The Town Council shall grant the authority necessary
to administer this article pursuant to the provisions of the Rhode
Island General Laws § 23-18.9-1.
Words and phrases used in this article shall
have their plain and ordinary meaning unless otherwise defined.
BACKYARD COMPOSTING
The composting of leaf and yard waste materials on the property
of a resident in a bin or pile constructed for this purpose or, in
the case of grass clippings, by leaving the material on the lawn after
mowing.
BIOSHEET
A cellulose net sheeting, 100% biodegradable, used to contain
yard waste for the purpose of curbside collection, with a filled capacity
not to exceed the greater of 50 pounds in weight or 20 cubic feet
in size.
COMPOST
The humus-like material generated as the final product of
the composting process.
COMPOSTING
Refers to the process of accelerated biodegradation and stabilization
of organic material under controlled conditions.
DROPOFF LOCATION
The area designated for the disposal of leaf and yard waste
by residents.
LEAVES
Seasonal depositions by deciduous and coniferous trees and
shrubs.
MUNICIPAL COMPOST PROGRAM
Refers to the composting program specifying mandatory separation
of certain leaf and yard waste materials from household waste by the
residents of the Town and the curbside collection or voluntary dropoff
of this separated leaf and yard waste material.
PAPER LEAF BAG
A paper sack of 30 gallons in capacity, with standard dimensions
of 16 inches by 12 inches by 35 inches, as per the specifications
set by the Town.
RESIDENT
Any person whose principal place of residence is within the
corporate limits of the Town who generates solid waste at his or her
place of residence.
YARD WASTE
Grass clippings, weeds, hedge clippings, and garden waste.
This article shall be applicable to the municipal
collection of leaf and yard waste material during the designated leaf
collection season from any residence within the Town that qualifies
for curbside solid waste collection and the dropoff of the same material
by residents at the designated location.
Municipal leaf and yard waste collection shall
run for four weeks beginning with the first week in November. Each
residence shall be scheduled two collection days during this period.
The Town shall advertise specific dates in the local newspaper.
When a resident fails to comply with the requirements
of this article, collection shall be refused. Materials shall be removed
from the curbside and prepared in compliance with this article for
the following scheduled collection day.
[Amended 3-14-2016 by Ord. No. 849]
Violations of the provisions of this article shall be punishable as provided in Chapter
1, Article
III, of the Code of the Town of East Greenwich.