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§ 51.23  DANGEROUS ITEMS TO BE SECURELY WRAPPED.
   Any solid wastes which are dangerous to handle by solid waste collectors, such as glass, fluorescent tubes, vacuum tubes, light bulbs, sharp pieces of metal or hypodermic syringes, shall be securely wrapped and marked with a visible warning.
(1992 Code, § 51.23)  (Ord. passed 4-8-1982)  Penalty, see § 51.99
§ 51.24  YARD WASTE.
   Any person desiring to place yard waste for collection shall place it behind the curb line at the street, and it shall be collected on Wednesday or by appointment by telephone to the utility office. No yard waste, garbage, leaves, limbs or other debris shall be placed upon or project over any traveled portion of any street. From November 1 through March 31, leaves may be placed for collection at the curb line in loose piles comprised exclusively of leaves. After April 1, leaves shall be placed in bags or containers not to exceed 75 pounds. Christmas trees may be placed for collection at the curb line between December 27 and January 9 of each year. Burning of yard waste of any kind is prohibited.
(1992 Code, § 51.24)  (Ord. passed 4-8-1982)  Penalty, see § 51.99
§ 51.25  COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE.
   Commercial solid waste shall be stored in bulk containers or other solid waste containers of such size, type and number approved by the Public Works Director, and which are compatible with the town’s waste collection equipment. The containers shall be waterproof, leak-proof and shall be covered at all times, except when depositing waste therein or removing the contents thereof. Containers shall be placed in locations approved by the Public Works Director, and which are conveniently accessible to waste collection equipment and Fire Department personnel and equipment.
(1992 Code, § 51.25)  (Ord. passed 4-8-1982)  Penalty, see § 51.99
§ 51.26  CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE.
   (A)   Construction and demolition wastes shall be collected, removed and disposed of by the contractor or builder, or in event of their failure, by the occupant of the property.
   (B)   The placement of construction and roofing material at the curb is prohibited.
   (C)   Whoever violates any provision of this section shall be subject to a penalty as provided in § 51.99.
(1992 Code, § 51.26)  (Ord. passed 4-8-1982)  Penalty, see § 51.99
§ 51.27  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.
(1992 Code, § 51.27)  (Ord. passed 4-8-1982)  Penalty, see § 51.99
§ 51.28  CONTENTS OF CONTAINERS.
   No person shall place any of the following items in a solid waste container:
   (A)   Motor vehicle tires;
   (B)   Bulky wastes;
   (C)   Construction and demolition wastes;
   (D)   Hazardous, radioactive or medical wastes;
   (E)   Burning or smoldering materials or any other materials which would create a fire hazard; or
   (F)   Rocks, dirt, sod, paint or motor oil.
(1992 Code, § 51.28)  (Ord. passed 4-8-1982)  Penalty, see § 51.99
§ 51.29  ACCESS TO CONTAINERS.
   Pedestrian routes for access and collection of residential solid wastes shall be improved and maintained to standards prescribed by the Public Works Director for the safety of solid waste collectors, and shall have at all points at least eight feet of vertical clearance and four feet of horizontal clearance. Access routes shall not be obstructed by gates, steps, bicycles or motor vehicles, and service will not be provided when dogs or other animals interfere with collectors.
(1992 Code, § 51.29)  (Ord. passed 4-8-1982)  Penalty, see § 51.99
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