For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
APARTMENT COMPLEX. A single residential structure with more than four separate living units or multiple adjacent structures that are part of a larger residential complex or grouping with a combined total of more than four separate living units. Although not solely determinative, common ownership or multiple adjacent residential structures that contain more than four separate living units shall be indicative of an APARTMENT COMPLEX.
BULK ITEMS. All appliances, furniture, mattresses, children's play equipment and/or solid waste material with a weight or volume greater than that allowed by a disposal unit.
CITY. The City of Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana.
CONSTRUCTION WASTE. At a minimum, construction waste is lumber, windows, glass, doors, concrete, pavers, tile, drywall, landscape refuse, rubber mulch, grout, tarps, pallets, compounds, drywall mud, shingles, gutters, asphalt, cement blocks, duct work, water beaters, wiring, furnaces, plastic piping, copper piping, sewer piping, flooring, particle board, ceramic tile, vinyl flooring, hardwood flooring, joists, trusses, radiators, steel piping, cabinetry, laminate and Formica counter tops, rubber boots (sleeves for piping), bricks, clay tiles, rubber roofing material, tar and asphalt, gravel, paneling, plumbing fixtures, treated lumber, deck material, fencing, swimming pools, cellulose ceiling tiles, insulation, chain link fence, tin celling, rebar, wire mesh, light fixtures, all siding, sheeting, window treatments and carpets.
CONTRACTORS. Any paid business or individual, or any business or individual that as part of their craft or employment performs work on any property located within the city.
CURBSIDE. Within three feet immediately adjacent to street pavement or alley pavement and gutter.
CUSTOMER.
(1) RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER is any person residing in the city's corporate limits provided that the resident is not residing in any structure with more than four separate living units or within an APARTMENT COMPLEX. A RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER shall receive full garbage and recycling services from the City's Public Works Division as defined in this chapter.
(2) BUSINESS CUSTOMER is an owner or a: i) commercial or industrial structure; ii) APARTMENT COMPLEX; or iii) structure that contains an institutional or non-profit organization, which produces any type of garbage and/or recycling as defined in this chapter and bas entered into a contract for garbage and/or recycling services with the city as defined in this chapter.
DISPOSAL UNIT. The wheeled container(s) selected and approved by the Board of Public Works and Safety for the purpose of disposing of refuse.
DUMPSTERS. Any container larger than 96 gallons used for the collection of any and all types of refuse.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. The Executive Director of the Public Works Division, Valparaiso City Services, City of Valparaiso, Indiana or his or her authorized deputy, agent or representative.
HAZARDOUS WASTES. Wastes defined and designated as hazardous by the USEPA, IDEM and/or the Porter County Health Department.
HOUSEHOLD CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS. Waste materials from do it yourselfers and/or a contractor, interior and exterior household construction, remodeling and repair projects, including, but not limited to, concrete, drywall, plywood and paneling pieces, lumber and other building materials; windows and doors; cabinets; carpeting; tile; disassembled bathroom and kitchen fixtures.
ITEM. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
MAY. The action referred to as permissive.
MEDICAL WASTES. Isolation wastes, infectious agents, blood products, sharps, body parts, contaminated bedding, surgical wastes, potentially contaminated laboratory wastes and/or unused medications.
REFUSE.
(1) The terms GARBAGE, REFUSE, RUBBISH, SOLID WASTE, TRASH and WASTE shall be identical in meaning, unless more specifically defined in this chapter.
(2) All discarded and unwanted household and kitchen wastes, including, but not limited to, food, food residues, and materials necessarily used for packaging, storing, preparing, and consuming food items that are normally defined as garbage, and all waste materials resulting from the usual routine or domestic housekeeping, including, but not limited to, aluminum and steel cans; glass containers; plastic containers; crockery and other containers; metal; paper or all types, including newspapers, books, magazines and catalogs; boxes and cartons; cold ashes; furnishings and fixtures; textiles and leather; toys and recreational equipment; and similar items.
(3) All non-spoilable solid and semisolid wastes, including bulky refuse, except for the following items:
(a) Liquids;
(b) Liquid or water carried wastes which are normally disposed or in sanitary sewer systems;
(c) Human waste, except for disposable diapers;
(d) Hazardous wastes;
(e) Medical wastes; and
(f) Large animal and farm animal waste.
RECYCLABLES or RECYCLABLE MATERIAL(S).
(1) The following materials are ACCEPTABLE for recycling:
(a) Empty and clean plastic containers, bottles, tubs or jugs with the recycle triangle number or 1-5, 7;
(b) Paper products such as newsprint, corrugated cardboard, chip board, magazines, catalogues and mixed paper;
(c) Empty and clean aluminum, tin, bimetal and steel cans; and
(d) Clean glass.
(2) The following materials are NOT ACCEPTABLE for recycling and include, but are not limited to, aerosol cans; latex or oil-based paint cans; oil containers; Styrofoam; trash; plastic beverage rings and containers; hazardous waste and medical waste containers; construction wastes and demolition debris; and yard wastes.
SHALL. The action referred to is mandatory.
USEPA. The United States Environmental Protection Agency.
YARD WASTE. Leaves, limbs, sticks, and other vegetative matter, plants or trees and grass clippings.
(‘89 Code, § 70.01) (Am. Ord. 21-2005, passed 4-25-05; Am. Ord. 21-2012, passed 8-27-12; Am. Ord. 19, 2022, passed 9-12-22)