(A) Establishment. The Board of Supervisors from time to time may authorize establishment of waste collection sites at locations deemed appropriate to serve the residents of the county. Sites shall be selected with due regard for convenience of residents and economy of solid waste management.
(B) Hours of operation. Transfer sites shall be open to the general public on a regular schedule. The County Administrator is authorized to set the days and hours of operation.
(C) Use.
(1) Waste collection sites shall be available for use by persons residing or conducting business in Northampton County. Transfer sites are for disposal of limited quantities of household waste with such disposal being limited to volumes as established by the Board from time-to-time through policy.
(2) Restrictions. Commercial solid waste use permit holders and credit customers may not dispose of solid waste at waste collection sites. Solid waste transported by these persons must be disposed of in the county sanitary landfill or transfer station.
(D) Unacceptable wastes. It shall be unlawful for any person to dispose of the following wastes at waste collection sites:
(1) Commercial waste;
(2) Industrial process waste;
(3) Construction materials or demolition debris such as, but not limited to, timbers, bricks, metal rods, shingles and concrete;
(4) Trees, brush, stumps, soil and other debris from land clearing, road building, and similar activities;
(5) Tires;
(6) Improperly prepared containers such as paint cans and pesticide containers;
(7) Animal carcasses of any kind;
(8) Sewage sludge;
(9) Ashes, coals and embers from solid fuel fired devices.
(E) Boxes. Empty cardboard boxes, crates, and similar containers shall be cut and flattened prior to placement in solid waste containers at waste collection sites.
(Ord. passed 5-14-2013)