(a) Violations. Any person who shall violate any prohibition of this Chapter, including, but not limited to, improper placement of refuse or rubbish containing recyclables contrary to Code of Ordinances requirements, shall be subject to forfeiture(s) as provided in Section 1-1-6 for each violation, together with any penalty assessments, costs of prosecution and/or court costs as permitted by law. In addition, collection of violating materials can be refused and the Village may direct the removal of items placed or stored in violation of Village ordinances, with the costs thereof assessed as a special charge against the property owner. Each day or incident of violation shall be deemed a separate offense and each such separate offense subject to the penalties herein. The Village of Edgar may seek to enforce the penalties under Section 1-1-6 and any other applicable provisions of this Code of Ordinances or as provided by state law.
(b) Enforcement. For the purpose of ascertaining compliance with the provisions of this Chapter, any authorized official, employee or representative of the Village of Edgar may inspect refuse or recyclable materials separated for recycling, postconsumer waste intended for disposal, collection areas of multi-family dwellings and non-residential properties and facilities. No person shall refuse access to any authorized official, employee or representative of the Village of Edgar who request access for purposes of inspection, and who presents appropriate credentials. No person may obstruct, hamper or interfere with such an inspection.