(A) Program Requirements:
1. All "multi-family properties", as defined above, shall be required to institute an on-site recycling program, with collection of recyclable materials to be no less than one pickup per week.
2. Said program shall be instituted by a multi-family property on or before May 1, 1995.
3. An acceptable recycling program shall include, but is not limited to, the following components:
(a) Recyclable materials collections;
(b) Data collection including the hauler's quarterly report;
(c) Education campaign and materials; and
(d) Recycling program administration and maintenance.
(B) Specific Requirements:
1. Recycling collection areas shall be conveniently located and maintained within each dwelling unit, and consist of separate containers for the purpose of temporary storage of recyclables. Whenever possible, recycling containers should be placed adjacent to solid waste collection containers.
2. Indoor collection/storage areas shall be established in accordance with appropriate Village fire and/or safety codes.
3. Each individual dwelling unit shall maintain their own recycling area, including the container, in a clean, sanitary, and litter-free manner.
4. On-site multi-family structure recycling programs are required to collect the same recyclable materials collected through the Village residential recycling program.
5. Recyclable materials must be source separated from other solid waste prior to collection for the purpose of recycling such materials. Separate collection containers and collection vehicles shall be employed.
6. The contracted Village scavenger providing the on-site recycling collection service shall be responsible for furnishing and maintaining collection vehicles which are deemed necessary in the recycling program. The contracted Village scavenger shall be responsible for the collection, intermediate storage or transfer, transportation, and sale of recyclable materials to a processor, broker, or market desired for reuse of materials.
7. The Village shall notify residents of the availability of recycling services through a formal and ongoing educational campaign, and shall use their best efforts to gain and maintain participation in the program.
8. It shall be unlawful for any unauthorized persons to remove or damage any recyclable materials placed in designated containers, or the containers themselves. Title to recyclable materials shall pass to the Village scavenger when the materials are placed into the collection vehicle. (Ord. 95-5, 3-28-1995)