§ 52.02 DEFINITIONS.

   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)

§ 52.03 SEPARATION OF LEAVES FROM RUBBISH AND PLACEMENT AT THE CURB FOR REMOVAL.

   (A)   In accordance with the Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-241(b), leaves may not be disposed of in a landfill or incinerator. Leaves collected by persons, firms or corporations shall be processed for the purpose of composting in accordance with this chapter.

   (B)   During the declared leaf collection season, residents shall place all leaves into paper leaf bags as defined in this chapter. These paper leaf bags shall be placed at the curb on collection days specified by the Director of Public Works. Leaves placed at the curb without being contained in paper leaf bags, or placed at the curb after the scheduled collection days, shall be in violation of this chapter.

   (C)   No other yard waste or other material shall be placed in paper leaf bags.

   (D)   No tape, staples or string shall be used as a closure on paper leaf bags.

   (E)   Leaves shall not be placed in plastic bags during the leaf collection season for collection as refuse. Leaves shall not be mixed with refuse for collection as refuse.

   (F)   Paper leaf bags shall be placed at the curb separate from any refuse of bulk trash, and shall not obstruct any fire hydrant, sidewalk, driveway or street.

   (G)   No person or property owner shall rake, place or blow, or cause to be raked, placed or blown, any leaves into any street within the town, from private lands, property or sidewalk.

(Ord. 343, adopted 2-7-94; Am. Ord. 628, adopted 12-3-12) Penalty, see § 52.99

§ 52.04 LEAVES AND YARD WASTE COLLECTED BY COLLECTORS.

   (A)   Leaves and yard waste collected by collectors shall be transported separately to a compost facility approved by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection. A list of such facilities in this area will be available from the Director of Public Works.

   (B)   Any collector who transports leaves and-or yard waste in accordance with division (A) of this section to a facility located within the town shall be required to obtain a permit.

   (C)   Permits may be purchased by collectors at the Department of Public Works, 1125 Shepard Avenue, Hamden. Fees for such permits are to be established by the Legislative Council.

(Ord. 343, adopted 2-7-94; Am. Ord. 352, adopted 10-3-94; Am. Ord. 628, adopted 12-3-12) Penalty, see § 52.99

§ 52.05 REGULATIONS.

   The Director of Public Works may, from time to time, establish regulations pertaining to the matters of this chapter.

(Ord. 343, adopted 2-7-94; Am. Ord. 628, adopted 12-3-12)

§ 52.06 EXEMPTION.

   Residents unable to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall submit information to the Mayor or his/her designee to establish such inability or disability, and if approved, may rake or cause their leaves to be raked to the curb in loose piles. Residents may be required to present such information in order to qualify on a yearly basis.

(Ord. 343, adopted 2-7-94; Am. Ord. 628, adopted 12-3-12)