It shall be the purpose and intent of this chapter to provide a comprehensive collection system from the premises of all residential, commercial, industrial and other properties, of all garbage, rubbish and other types of refuse; to require that the owners and/or occupants of all properties and premises within the Borough be responsible for the proper storage of such refuse materials and for locating such materials in a manner that will provide for easy access by collectors for the disposal of such refuse; to provide penalties and fines for the violation of or noncompliance with any of the requirements of this chapter; to make payment for the collection and removal of refuse from off of the properties and/or premises under their control; and to establish procedures, rules and regulations for contractors and others who collect and remove garbage, rubbish and other types of refuse from the Borough; all to comply with other applicable ordinances of the Borough and the laws of the Commonwealth, as they now exist or as they may exist in the future.
(Ord. 1993. Passed 7-17-86.)