Village of Spring Valley, NY Article IV Penalties

[Adopted 4-11-1995 by L.L. No. 1-1995]

§ 226-43 Penalties for offenses.

A. The following violations shall subject the offender to the penalties set forth below, with no notice by the Village required: the mixing of garbage and recyclables; the use of improper recyclable containers and/or garbage cans; putting out containers earlier than provided by law; and failure to remove containers within the lawful time period:

(1) For the first offense: a warning.

(2) For the second offense: $25.

(3) For the third offense: $50.

(4) For the fourth and subsequent offenses: $1,000.

B. In addition, any violation of the provisions of Chapter 226, Solid Waste, of the Code of the Village of Spring Valley for which a penalty is not otherwise prescribed shall subject the offender to a maximum fine of $5,000 or a maximum term of imprisonment of 15 days, or both.