[Adopted 8-3-1990 by Ord. No. 3-1990]
For the purpose of this article, the following words and phrases
shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
Leaves, garden residues, shrubbery and tree trimmings and
similar material, but not including grass clippings.
Material having an economic value in the secondary materials
market. The following materials have such economic value: aluminum,
steel and bimetallic cans, clear glass, colored glass, newsprint,
plastics, high-grade office paper, and corrugated paper.
There is hereby established a mandatory program for the separate
collection of recyclable materials from residential and commercial
premises within the City of Lower Burrell.
A.
Each residential entity within the City of Lower Burrell shall, at
a minimum, separate recyclable aluminum, steel and bimetallic cans,
both clear and colored glass containers and PETE and HDPE plastics
from other refuse and shall prepare the same for collection in accordance
with the instructions to be provided by the City or, under subcontract,
by its designated agent. These materials shall be stored commingled
in a recycling container and shall be placed at the curbside to be
collected at times designated by the City or its agent. Items designated
as recyclables shall not be placed in the same container as or otherwise
mixed with other forms of solid waste for collection, removal or disposal.
Nothing stated herein is intended to discourage or prohibit residents
from separating for collection any additional recyclables as defined
in this article.
[Amended 12-12-2016 by Ord. No. 6-2016]
B.
Residents shall separate leaf waste from other municipal waste generated
at their homes, apartments and other residential establishments and
shall utilize the leaf composting site at City Hall.
[Amended 12-12-2016 by Ord. No. 6-2016]
C.
High-grade office paper, aluminum, corrugated paper, PETE and HDPE
plastics and leaf waste generated at commercial, municipal or institutional
establishments and from community activities shall be separated and
stored until collection. Those establishments who have otherwise provided
for the recycling of these materials shall be exempt from the requirements
of this article, provided written documentation of the total number
of tons recycled is submitted annually to the City.
[Amended 12-12-2016 by Ord. No. 6-2016]
D.
The City or its agent is empowered to designate the days of the month
on which recyclables shall be collected and removed from a particular
area.
A.
From the time of placement of recyclable items at the curb for collection
in accordance with the terms hereof, such items shall be and become
the property of the City or its authorized agent. It shall be a violation
of this article for any person unauthorized by the City of Lower Burrell
to collect or pick up or cause to be collected or picked up any such
items. Any and each collection in violation hereof from one or more
locations shall constitute a separate and distinct offense punishable
as hereinafter provided.
B.
It shall be unlawful for a person to collect, remove or dispose of
solid waste which contains designated recyclables combined with other
forms of solid waste.
Notwithstanding any provision of this article, any person having
ownership of the same may sell or donate recyclables to any person,
partnership or corporation, whether operating for profit or not for
profit; provided, however, that such materials may not be placed for
collection at, nor collected from the curbside.
A collection charge is hereby established for recyclables in
the amount of $24 semiannually, or on a basis as determined by the
City Council, payable within 30 days of the date of the bill. There
shall be a penalty imposed and assessed in the amount of 7% which
shall be added to all bills paid later than 30 days after the date
of said bill. The collection charge, penalty amounts, or fines may
be amended or changed from time to time by resolution.
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Editor's Note: This ordinance also provided that the provisions
of this amendment shall be retroactive to 1-1-2029.
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision
of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay
a fine of not more than $1,000 plus costs and, in default of payment
of said fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 30
days. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate
offense.
