(A) Dangerous items. Any solid wastes which are dangerous to handle by solid waste collectors, such as fluorescent tubes, vacuum tubes, light bulbs, sharp pieces of metal or hypodermic syringes, shall be securely wrapped and marked with a visible warning.
(B) Wet garbage. All wet garbage shall have the liquid drained off and shall be wrapped in paper or other combustible material before it is placed in the solid waste container, thus preventing smell and the breeding of flies in summer and freezing and adhesion to the container in winter.
(C) Yard waste. Any person desiring to place yard waste for collection shall cause the same to be securely bagged or tied in bundles, not heavier than 50 pounds, and no longer than six feet in length and ten inches in diameter. Yard waste shall be placed for collection at the curb side at the street and shall be collected, upon notification, at the town’s convenience. The yard waste policy was adopted on 8-11-1998.
(D) Construction and demolition waste. Construction and demolition waste shall be collected, removed and disposed of by the construction contractor or builder or, in event of his, her or their failure by the occupant of the property, in no less than seven days if said waste is not stored or contained in a bulk container located on the site. A bulk container shall be installed on site if the volume of waste being generated on the site. Bulk containers containing construction and demolition waste shall be emptied by the construction contractor, builder or occupant of the property, as necessary. All costs associated with the installation and/or disposal of the contents of the bulk containers shall be borne by the property owner or construction contractor.
(E) Industrial waste. Industrial waste shall be collected, removed and disposed of by the operator of the factory, plant, operation or enterprise creating or causing the industrial waste.
(F) Commercial solid waste. Commercial solid waste shall be stored in bulk containers which are compatible with the town’s or the solid waste collector’s waste collection equipment. The containers shall be water-proof, leak-proof and shall be covered at all times, except when depositing waste therein or removing the contents thereof.
(G) Bulky waste. Bulky waste shall be collected upon request to the Director of Public Works. Bulky waste shall not be deposited in mobile solid waste containers, but shall be deposited for collection at the curb side, to be picked up at the town’s convenience, and charged to the customer according to a schedule on file in the office of the Town Clerk.
(H) Ashes. Ashes shall be placed in a separate container and allowed to cool at least 24 hours before being placed for removal in mobile solid waste containers, in their own separate bag or other suitable container, properly closed and fastened to prevent spillage.
(I) Tires. Tires shall not be placed in mobile solid waste containers and will not be picked up for disposal by the town or the town’s duly authorized collection contractor. Tires should be disposed of by the owner in accordance with state and county regulations.
(1987 Code, § 4-2-12) Penalty, see § 50.99