(a) Title. The title of this Chapter is the Recycling Ordinance for the Village of Edgar.
(b) Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to promote recycling, composting, and resource recovery through the administration of an effective recycling program, as provided in Sec. 159.11, Wis. Stats., and Ch. NR 544, Wis. Adm. Code.
(c) Statutory Authority. This Chapter is adopted as authorized under Sec. 159.09(3)(b), Wis. Stats.
(d) Abrogation and Greater Restrictions. It is not intended by this Chapter 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 Chapter imposes greater restrictions, the provisions of this Chapter shall apply.
(e) Interpretation. In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this Chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements and shall not be deemed a limitation or repeal of any other power granted by Wisconsin Statutes. Where any terms or requirements of this Chapter may be inconsistent or conflicting, the more restrictive requirements or interpretation shall apply. Where a provision of this Chapter is required by Wisconsin Statutes, or by a standard in Ch. NR 544, Wis. Adm. Code, and where the ordinance provision is unclear, the provision shall be interpreted in light of the Wisconsin Statutes and the Ch. NR 544, Wis. Adm. Code, standards in effect on the date of the adoption of this Chapter, or in effect on the date of the most recent text amendment to this Chapter.
(f) Applicability. The requirements of this Chapter apply to all persons and entities within the Village of Edgar. This Chapter shall not affect civic or charitable organizations who conduct fund drives for recyclable materials.
(g) Administration. The provisions of this Chapter shall be administered by the Village of Edgar Village Board and the Department of Public Works, and its designees, in partnership with Marathon County.