CHAPTER 50: GARBAGE AND RUBBISH

Section

General Provisions

   50.01   Application of provisions

   50.02   Definitions

Collection and Disposal of Rubbish

   50.15   Rubbish system to collect garbage from city residents only

   50.16   Storage of garbage awaiting collection

   50.17   Tampering with receptacles prohibited

   50.18   Prevention of scattering of garbage

   50.19   Collection; frequency; hours; placement for

   50.20   Collection truck; specifications

   50.21   Overloading collection vehicle prohibited

   50.22   Unemptied containers

   50.23   Prohibition against burning garbage and certain rubbish

Contractors

   50.35   License required; application; compliance with provisions

   50.36   License fee

   50.37   Inspection of vehicles

   50.38   Emergency operation

   50.39   Insurance required

   50.40   Suspension; revocation

   50.41   Neglect of containers by contractor

   50.42   Deposit of rubbish in landfill/solid waste disposal facility

   50.99   Penalty

Cross-reference:

   General Offenses, see Title XIII

   Health, Safety and Sanitation, see Ch. 96

   Streets and Sidewalks, see Ch. 100

GENERAL PROVISIONS

§ 50.01 APPLICATION OF PROVISIONS.

   This chapter shall apply to all garbage, rubbish and ashes to be collected and picked up by any collection system, private or public, conducted within the city.

(1994 Code, § 50.01) (Ord. 364, passed 7-13-1987)

§ 50.02 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   ASHES. Residue from fires used for cooking and for heating buildings.

   CITY. All territory located within the city limits of Sparta, Illinois.

   GARBAGE. Wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food; wastes from the handling, storage and sale of produce.

   PREMISES. Any residence, commercial business, industry, hospital, nursing home, hotel, restaurant and/or other business establishment within the city dealing in food or perishable items.

   REFUSE. Tree branches, logs, brush cuttings and yard trimmings.

   RUBBISH. Combustible trash, including but not limited to, paper, cartons, boxes, barrels, wood furniture, and bedding; non-combustible trash, including but not limited to metal, dirt, concrete, glass, crockery, and other mineral waste; and street rubbish, including dirt, leaves, and catch basin accumulation.

(1994 Code, § 50.02) (Ord. 364, passed 7-13-1987; Ord. 2023-05, passed 6-26-2023)