There is hereby established a chapter for the mandatory separation of leaves from refuse, placement of the leaves into required bags by residents of the town and the separate collection of these leaves curbside by the Department of Public Works, or its agents.
(Ord. 343, adopted 2-7-94; Am. Ord. 628, adopted 12-3-12)
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
"COLLECTOR." Any individual, corporation, partnership, association or other entity or organization of any kind which engages in the business of collecting and removing leaves and yard waste.
"LEAF COLLECTION SYSTEM." The period of time for collection of leaves determined by the Director of Public Works.
"LEAVES." Depositions from deciduous and evergreen trees, excluding pine cones.
"PAPER BAG." A sack of up to 30 gallon capacity, two ply 50 pound wet-strength with decomposing glue, environmentally safe inks and reinforced self-supporting square bottom closure.
"YARD WASTE." Hedge trimmings, garden waste, branches or brush. Yard waste shall not include grass clippings, tree stumps, tree roots or tree branches in excess of four inches in diameter.
(Ord. 343, adopted 2-7-94; Am. Ord. 352, adopted 10-3-94; Am. Ord. 628, adopted 12-3-12)
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