This article is adopted as authorized under
§ 287.09(3)(b), Wis. Stats.
It is not intended by this article to repeal,
abrogate, annul, impair or interfere with any existing rules, regulations,
ordinances or permits previously adopted or issued pursuant to law.
However, whenever this article imposes greater restrictions, the provisions
of this article shall apply.
The provisions of this article shall be held
to be the minimum requirements and shall not be deemed a limitation
or repeal of any other power granted by the Wisconsin Statutes. Where
any terms or requirements of this article may be inconsistent or conflicting,
the more restrictive requirements or interpretation shall apply. Where
a provision of this article is required by Wisconsin Statutes, or
by a standard in Ch. NR 544, Wis. Admin. Code, and where the article
provision is unclear, the provision shall be interpreted in light
of the Wisconsin Statutes and the Ch. NR 544 standards in effect on
the date of the adoption of this article, or in effect on the date
of the most recent text amendment to this article.
The requirements of this article apply to all
persons within the City of Burlington.
The provisions of this article shall be administered
by the City of Burlington Common Council.
Occupants of single-family and two- to four-unit
residences, multiple-family dwellings and nonresidential facilities
and properties shall separate the following materials from postconsumer
waste:
G. Corrugated paper or other container board.
H. Foam polystyrene packaging.
The separation requirements of §
265-11 do not apply to the following:
A. Occupants of single-family and two- to four-unit residences, multiple-family dwellings and nonresidential facilities and properties that send their postconsumer waste to a processing facility licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources that recovers the materials specified in §
265-11 from solid waste in as pure a form as is technically feasible.
B. Solid waste which is burned as a supplemental fuel
at a facility if less than 30% of the heat input to the facility is
derived from the solid waste burned as supplemental fuel.
C. A recyclable material specified in §
265-11E through
O for which a variance has been granted by the Department of Natural Resources under § 287.11(2m), Wis. Stats., or § NR 544.14, Wis. Admin. Code.
To the greatest extent practicable, the recyclable materials separated in accordance with §
265-11 shall be clean and kept free of contaminants, such as food or product residue, oil or grease, or other nonrecyclable materials, including but not limited to household hazardous waste, medical waste, and agricultural chemical containers. Recyclable materials shall be stored in a manner which protects them from wind, rain, and other inclement weather conditions.
Except as otherwise directed by the City of Burlington, occupants of single-family and two- to four-unit residences shall do the following for the preparation and collection of the separated materials specified in §
265-11E through
O:
A. Aluminum containers shall be rinsed free of product
residue and placed in the designated recycling bin for curbside or
alley collection.
B. Bimetal containers shall be rinsed free of product
residue and placed in the designated recycling bin for curbside or
alley collection.
C. Corrugated paper or other container board shall be
free of debris, flattened, stacked and tied and placed at the curb
or alley for collection.
D. Foam polystyrene packaging shall be free of debris,
stacked and tied and placed at the curb or alley for collection.
E. Glass containers shall be rinsed free of product residue,
have caps, lids, and neck rings removed, and be placed in the designated
recycling bin for curbside or alley collection.
F. Magazines shall be bagged or tied and stacked on top
of the designated recycling bin for curbside or alley collection.
G. Newspaper shall be bagged or tied and stacked on top
of the designated recycling bin for curbside or alley collection.
H. Office paper shall be bagged or tied and stacked on
top of the designated recycling bin for curbside or alley collection.
I. Plastic containers shall be rinsed free of product
residue and caps and neck rings shall be removed and discarded. The
containers shall be placed in the designated recycling bin for curbside
or alley collection.
J. Steel containers shall be rinsed free of product residue
and caps shall be removed and discarded. The containers shall be placed
in the designated recycling bin for curbside or alley collection.
K. Waste tires will be collected at the curb or alley
for a special charge by the hauler to be paid directly by the resident.