The title of this article is the "Recycling Ordinance for the
Village of Argyle."
The purpose of this article is to promote recycling, composting,
and resource recovery through the administration of an effective recycling
program, as provided in § 287.11, Wis. Stats., and Ch. NR
544, Wis. Adm. Code.
This article is adopted as authorized under § 287.09(3)(b),
Wis. Stats.
It is not intended by this article to repeal, abrogate, annul,
impair or interfere with any existing rules, regulations, ordinances
or permits previously adopted or issued pursuant to law. However,
whenever this article imposes greater restrictions, the provisions
of this article shall apply.
In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this
article shall be held to be the minimum requirements and shall not
be deemed a limitation or repeal of any other power granted by Wisconsin
Statutes. Where any terms or requirements of this article may be inconsistent
or conflicting, the more restrictive requirements or interpretation
shall apply. Where a provision of this article is required by Wisconsin
Statutes or by a standard in Ch. NR 544, Wis. Adm. Code, and where
the ordinance provision is unclear, the provision shall be interpreted
in light of the Wisconsin Statutes and the Ch. NR 544 standards in
effect on the date of the adoption of this article, or in effect on
the date of the most recent text amendment to this article.
The requirements of this article apply to all persons within
the Village of Argyle and Argyle Township.
The provisions of this article shall be administered by the
Village of Argyle Village Board and its designees.
For the purpose of this article, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated in this section:
BIMETAL CONTAINER
A container for carbonated or malt beverages that is made
primarily of a combination of steel and aluminum.
COLLECTOR
The contractor selected by the Village to collect solid waste.
CONTAINER BOARD
Corrugated paperboard used in the manufacture of shipping
containers and related products.
CONTAINER GLASS
Includes container glass only. "Glass" does not include ceramic
cups, dishes, ovenware, plate glass, safety and window glass, heat-resistant
glass such as Pyrex®, lead-based glass such as crystal, or TV
tubes.
CORRUGATED CARDBOARD
Includes corrugated cardboard only; it does not include waxed
cardboard or chipboard such as cereal boxes, shoe boxes, and similar
materials.
FOAM POLYSTYRENE PACKAGING
Packaging made primarily from foam polystyrene that satisfies
one of the following criteria:
A.
Is designed for serving food or beverages.
B.
Consists of loose particles intended to fill space and cushion
the packaged article in a shipping container.
C.
Consists of rigid materials shaped to hold and cushion the packaged
article in a shipping container.
GARBAGE
Includes all waste resulting from the use, preparation, cooking
or consumption of food.
HAZARDOUS WASTE
Any substance or combination of substances, including any
waste of a solid, semisolid, or gaseous form, which may cause or significantly
contribute to an increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible
or incapacitating reversible illness or which may pose a substantial
present or potential hazard to human health or environment because
of its quantity, concentration or physical, chemical or infectious
characteristics. This term includes but it not limited to, substances
which are toxic, corrosive, flammable, irritants, strong sensitizers
or explosives as determined by the Village.
HDPE
High-density polyethylene, labeled by the SPI Code No. 2.
LDPE
Low-density polyethylene, labeled by the SPI Code No. 4.
MAGAZINES
Magazines and other materials printed on similar paper.
MAJOR APPLIANCE
A residential or commercial air conditioner, clothes dryer,
clothes washer, dishwasher, freezer, oven, refrigerator or stove,
residential and commercial furnaces, boilers, dehumidifiers and water
heaters, and allowing the disposal of microwaves if the capacitor
has been removed.
MIXED PAPERS
Includes all grades of papers, including white, colored,
ledger, shiny, coated, carbonless or NCR papers; envelopes, including
windowed, labeled and kraft; magazines, phone books, computer printout
paper, glued pads and tablets, file folders, key punch cards, post-it
notes, spiral notebooks, cereal boxes, shoe boxes, etc.; can include
paper clips and staples; does not include hand towels or other paper
products from rest rooms or soiled napkins and paper plates; also
does not include carbon paper, cellophane or any waxed paper.
MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING
A property containing five or more residential units, including
those which are occupied seasonally.
NEWSPAPERS
Includes newspapers and newspaper advertisements printed
on newsprint, but does not include catalogues, magazines, cardboard,
or other paper products.
NONRECYCLABLE MATERIAL
Any material other than a recyclable material and includes
garbage, rubbish and other solid waste, including but not limited
to ashes, plastic material other than the type included within recyclable
materials, ceramics, broken glass of all types, window glass, Styrofoam™,
Pyrex®, light bulbs, mirrors, china, waxed paper, waxed cardboard,
furniture, carpeting, used clothing and other materials not defined
as recyclable materials for purposes of this article.
OFFICE PAPER
High-grade printing and writing papers from offices in nonresidential
facilities and properties. Printed white ledger and computer printout
are examples of office paper generally accepted as high grade. This
term does not include industrial process waste.
PERSON
Includes any individual, corporation, partnership, association,
local governmental unit, as defined in § 66.0131(1)(a),
Wis. Stats., state agency or authority, or federal agency.
PETE
Polyethylene terephthalate, labeled by the SPI Code No. 1.
PLASTIC BOTTLES
Includes only plastic bottles clearly marked with the recycling
emblem, encircling the number 1 (PET or PETE) or the number 2 (HDPE);
does not include motor oil bottles, even if they are labeled number
1 or number 2.
POSTCONSUMER WASTE
Solid waste other than solid waste generated in the production
of goods, hazardous waste, as defined in § 291.01(7), Wis.
Stats., waste from construction and demolition of structures, scrap
automobiles, or high-volume industrial waste, as defined in § 289.01(12),
Wis. Stats.
PP
Polypropylene, labeled by the SPI Code No. 5.
PS
Polystyrene, labeled by the SPI Code No. 6.
PVC
Polyvinyl chloride, labeled by the SPI Code No. 3.
RECYCLABLE MATERIAL
Includes lead acid batteries, major appliances, waste oil,
yard waste, aluminum containers, corrugated paper and other container
board, glass containers, magazines, newspapers, office paper, rigid
plastic containers including those of PETE and HDPE, steel containers,
waste tires and bimetal containers.
RECYCLABLE PLASTIC GENERALLY
High-density polyethylene and polyethylene terephthalate
plastic containers and specifically means any plastic containers described
as recyclable on the list maintained at the office of the Village
Clerk-Treasurer, which list is incorporated herein by reference and
is subject to revision and updating at any time.
SOLID WASTE
Has the meaning specified in § 289.01(33), Wis.
Stats.
SOLID WASTE TREATMENT
Any method, technique or process which is designed to change
the physical, chemical or biological character or composition of solid
waste. "Treatment" includes incineration.
TIN CANS
Includes tin-coated metal cans and steel containers.
WASTE TIRE
A tire that is no longer suitable for its original purpose
because of wear, damage or defect.
YARD WASTE
Leaves, grass clippings, yard and garden debris and brush,
including clean woody vegetative material no greater than six inches
in diameter. This term does not include stumps, roots or shrubs with
intact root balls.
Recyclable materials designated. All recyclable material shall
be separated from other garbage and refuse and be separated from nonrecyclable
material. Nonrecyclables shall be placed for collection in a clear
plastic bag. Recyclable plastic and glass shall be placed in the blue
recycling container and may be co-mingled. Occupants of single-family
and two-to-four-unit residences, multiple-family dwellings and nonresidential
facilities and properties shall separate the following materials from
postconsumer waste:
G. Corrugated paper or other container board.
H. Foam polystyrene packaging.
M. Rigid plastic containers made of PETE, HDPE, PVC, LDPE, PP, PS and
other resins or multiple resins.
The separation requirements of §
550-16 do not apply to the following:
A. Occupants of single-family and two-to-four-unit residences, multiple-family dwellings and nonresidential facilities and properties that send their postconsumer waste to a processing facility licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources that recovers the materials specified in §
550-16 from solid waste in as pure a form as is technically feasible.
B. Solid waste which is burned as a supplemental fuel at a facility,
if less than 30% of the heat input to the facility is derived from
the solid waste burned as supplemental fuel.
C. A recyclable material specified in §
550-16 for which a variance has been granted by the Department of Natural Resources under § 287.11(2m), Wis. Stats., or § NR 544.14, Wis. Adm. Code.
No person may dispose of in a solid waste disposal facility or burn in a solid waste treatment facility any of the materials specified in §
550-16 which have been separated for recycling, except waste tires may be burned with energy recovery in a solid waste treatment facility.