(a) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates, or requires, a different meaning.
DECIDUOUS MATERIALS. Yard wastes such as leaves, grass clippings, flowers, and other similar vegetation, but specifically excludes sod, dirt, twigs, fruit, vegetables, and other similar material.
NEWSPRINT. The portion of newspapers (newspapers and advertising circulars normally accompanying newspapers) or periodicals and advertising circulars printed on newsprint which remain in substantially original condition at the time of disposal such that the material is suitable for commercial-grade recycling. NEWSPRINT does not include the paper commonly used in the production of magazines, books, and other physical media for written material or paper which is not suitable for recycling purposes or is in a state which makes separation unreasonable or unduly expensive, for reasons which include, but are not limited to, the following.
a. The paper has been put to another use, such as wrappings for other wastes, and is thus rendered unfit for commercial recycling.
b. The paper is no longer flat and folded to the approximate dimensions of its original condition.
c. The paper is mixed in with commercial or municipal litter or refuse as a result of the failure of citizen or business invitees to separate newspapers from other discarded materials outdoors or in publicly accessible areas of buildings.
d. The paper has been damaged or altered by any other means so as to make recycling impossible or unduly difficult.
(b) Required recycling. Each residence, residential unit, place of business, industry, commerce, or other place providing goods or services of any type shall cooperate in the mandatory recycling of garbage and refuse by following the provisions of this section.
(c) Recyclable materials. All recyclable material shall be separated from other non-recyclable garbage and refuse, and be placed for collection in special recycling bins maintained at the recycling drop-off site. Recyclable materials shall consist of:
(1) Glass (brown glass, green glass, and clear glass) shall be rinsed, clean, unbroken, and have covers and caps removed;
(2) Cans (all aluminum, tin, steel, copper, and brass cans) shall be rinsed, except that aerosol paint and oil cans may not be recycled;
(3) Plastics, which shall be rinsed and the labels shall be removed therefrom;
(4) Cardboard of all types shall be flattened and bundled;
(5) All newsprint shall be bundled pursuant to subsection (e)(2) below; and
(6) All products made of aluminum, including aluminum cans, foil, wrappers, pie pans, and containers for prepared dinners or other foods, screen frames, and lawn chairs shall be clean and flattened.
(d) Non-recyclable materials designated. Non-recyclable materials shall include the following.
(1) All Pyrex-type glass, window glass, light bulbs, mirrors, broken glass, and china shall be considered non-recyclable.
(2) Plastics, rigid cottage cheese containers, plastic wraps, egg cartons, Melmac-type plastics, and all forms of styrofoam shall not be placed with recyclable materials but shall be disposed of in the manner prescribed for other non-recyclable refuse.
(3) All waxed paper, waxed cardboard, envelopes with gum labels, glossy paper, magazines, and envelopes with plastic windows shall be considered non-recyclable paper.
(4) All other garbage and refuse not qualifying as recyclable materials.
(e) Newsprint recycling.
(1) No person in the village shall dispose of newsprint with refuse, except for such newsprint rendered unfit for recycling. This subsection (e) shall apply to all persons, governmental operations and business, commercial, retail, and industrial enterprises however organized and of whatever type.
(2) Newsprint shall not be placed in containers with other refuse or garbage. Newsprint for recycling shall be bundled with heavy string or cord, securely tied in both directions. No newsprint bundled for recycling shall weigh in excess of 25 pounds nor shall such bundle exceed the height of eight inches.
(3) Such newsprint placed for recycling shall become the property of the village or its collection agent.
(f) Disposal of non-recyclable materials. Non-recyclable materials shall be separated from recyclable materials when placed for scheduled curbside collection.
(g) Mandatory separation of materials for composting. No person in the village shall dispose of deciduous materials, such as grass clippings and leaves, with other refuse that may be lawfully deposited. Composted material shall be disposed of in such locations as established by the Village Board.
(h) Burning of waste. It shall be unlawful for any person to burn solid waste, garbage, or refuse in any manner, including waste and debris at construction sites.
(i) Nondisposable materials.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to place for disposal at the drop-off center any of the following wastes.
a. Hazardous waste.
b. Toxic waste.
c. Chemicals.
d. Explosives or ammunition.
e. Drain or waste oil or flammable liquids.
f. Large quantities of paint.
g. Dead animals.
h. Trees and stumps.
i. Gravel and concrete.
i. Construction debris.
k. Animal or human waste.
(2) The aforementioned materials shall be disposed of in the manner prescribed by federal or state laws.
(j) Hospital/medical wastes. It shall be unlawful for any person to place for collection any pathogenic hospital or medical wastes. Such items as needles and syringes may be disposed of as long as they are contained to eliminate injury to disposal personnel.
(k) Building waste. All waste resulting from remodeling, construction, or removal of a building, roadway, or sidewalk shall be disposed of by the owner, builder, or contractor. Building materials of any kind will not be disposed of by the village. Building materials shall not be burned at the construction site.
(l) Alteration of recyclable materials. It shall be unlawful to intentionally alter recyclable materials so as to render them as non-recyclable material.
(m) Title to refuse and recyclable materials. In the absence of an agreement to the contrary, title to the refuse and recyclable material placed for disposal shall vest in the village or its authorized agent as soon as it is placed for collection. It shall be a violation of this chapter for any person unauthorized by the village to collect or pick up, or cause to be collected or picked up any recyclable materials that are placed or left for disposal at the drop-off center, or by any authorized private entity. Any and each such unauthorized collection or scavenging of recyclable materials in violation hereof shall constitute a separate and distinct offense punishable as provided for herein.
(Prior Code, § 8-3-11)