Township of Willistown, PA Article I Disposal

[Adopted 10-13-1959 by Ord. No. 13]

§ 87-1 Definitions and word usage.

A. Definitions. The following words, as used in this article, shall have the meanings hereby ascribed thereto, unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

GARBAGE

All table refuse, animal and vegetable matter, offal from meat, fish and fowls, fruits, vegetables and parts thereof, and other articles and materials ordinarily used for food which have become unfit for such use or which are for any reason discarded.

PERSON

Any natural person, firm, corporation, partnership, association or institution, except a municipal or other governmental body.

REFUSE

A general term meaning all matter and material which is discarded, including garbage and noncombustible waste.

B. Word usage. In this article, the singular shall include the plural and the masculine shall include the feminine and neuter.

§ 87-2 Disposal of garbage and refuse.

[Amended 6-10-1986 by Ord. No. 5-1986]

A. All garbage and refuse originating within the township shall be disposed of only:

(1) By removal beyond the limits of the township by a licensed collector; or

(2) In the case of garbage originating on a bona fide farm, by feeding to animals maintained upon the same premises, provided that such be in accordance with good farming practice.

B. In no case may garbage be brought into the township for the purpose of disposal therein, nor may garbage be disposed of within the limits of the township by burning. Pending disposal as hereby authorized, garbage may be stored in covered containers only and in such limited quantities and for such limited period of time as shall ensure that no annoyance, nuisance or health hazard shall be created or maintained thereby.[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Original § 87-3, which immediately followed this section, concerning disposal of refuse other than garbage, was repealed 6-10-1986 by Ord. No. 5-1986.

§ 87-3 (Reserved)

§ 87-4 (Reserved)

§ 87-5 (Reserved) [1]

[1] Editor's Note: Former §§ 87-3, 87-4 and 87-5, requiring license to collect refuse in the township and setting forth application procedures and license terms and conditions, as amended, were repealed 3-26-1991 by Ord. No. 2-1991. For current provisions, see Art. II of this chapter.

§ 87-6 Vehicles used for collection or disposal.

A. All vehicles used within the township for the collection, transportation or disposal of garbage, refuse or rubbish shall have enclosed bodies or have the body covered with a tarpaulin or canvas cover or other suitable cover to prevent the distribution of garbage or refuse upon the highways or upon abutting lands.

B. All vehicles used within the township for the collection, transportation or disposal of garbage or of refuse containing garbage shall be watertight, have metal or metal-lined bodies or interior containers, be of easily cleanable construction, be cleaned at sufficient frequency to prevent nuisance or insect breeding and shall be maintained in good repair.

§ 87-7 Spillage of refuse.

No person shall permit any outfalling from the conveyance of refuse to lie upon any premises or upon or along any public or private road in the township. Failure of any licensed collector to remove the same after being notified to do so by the township police or other township official shall be grounds for immediate cancellation of such license.

§ 87-8 Violations and penalties.

[Amended 6-10-1986 by Ord. No. 5-1986]

Any person convicted of violation of this article in a summary proceeding before any District Justice shall pay a fine of not more than $300, together with costs of prosecution, and, in default of payment thereof, shall be sentenced to imprisonment in the county jail for a period not to exceed 30 days, in the discretion of the Justice before whom the conviction is obtained.

§ 87-9 Effective date.

This chapter shall be effective January 1, 1959.