(A) Definition. For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
RECYCLABLES. Material having an economic value in the secondary materials market. The following materials have such economic value: aluminum cans and articles, bi-metal cans, glass containers, corrugated paper (cardboard and paper boxes), magazines, computer printout paper, computer tab cards, office paper, steel cans, newspaper, and paper products not chemically coated.
(B) Theft. It shall be unlawful for any authorized person to collect, obtain, possess or pick up any recyclable item placed for collection in the front or rear of a residence in the village unless the person is licensed by the village for the purpose of collecting recyclables items, or is duly designated as the village's agent for the purpose of collection.
(C) Collection by unauthorized person.
(1) From the time of placement of recyclable items at the curb or in recycling shelters or containers for collection in accordance with the terms hereof, items shall be and become the property of the village or its authorized agent or licensee.
(2) It shall be a violation of this section for any person other than the agent or licensee authorized by the village to collect or pick up or cause to be collected or picked up, any such items. Any and each such collection in violation hereof from one or more locations shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.
(D) Combining recyclables with other waste. It shall be unlawful for a person to collect, remove, or dispose of solid waste which contains recyclables combined with other forms of solid waste.
(`95 Code, § 131.07) (Ord. 93-2, passed 1-13-93) Penalty, see § 131.99