[Adopted 11-30-1989 by L.L. No. 2-1989]
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Editor's Note: Former Art. II, Garbage Collection, adopted
2-24-1987 by L.L. No. 2-1987, was repealed 4-9-1990 by L.L. No. 1-1990.
In order to comply with the laws of New York State, Nassau County,
Town of Oyster Bay and the City of Glen Cove, and in order to ensure
the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the Incorporated
Village of Centre Island and its employees, the following regulations
are necessary and become effective upon filing with the Secretary
of State, New York State.
As used in this Article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Include the residue from burning wood, coal, coke or other
combustible materials.
Includes wastes from preparation and cooking of food, combustible
containers, magazines and small household items which are capable
of combustion, fermentation or decay. This shall not include any recyclable
items, hazardous materials or rubbish.
Include solid or liquid waste whose combustion at an incinerator
would cause danger from residue ash, waste gases or explosions. These
are generally defined by the Town of Oyster Bay S.T.O.P. Program and
City of Glen Cove incinerator and shall include but not be limited
to chemicals, cleaners, paints, oils, automobile tires and batteries
and aerosol cans. In addition, they shall include explosives, fireworks,
radioactive materials, infectious materials, propane tanks, etc.
Include:
GLASSClear (flint), amber and green glass food and beverage containers, rinsed clean of food residue.
FERROUS AND BIMETAL CANSFood and beverage containers, one end removed, rinsed clean of food residue.
ALUMINUM CANSFood and beverage containers, rinsed clean of food residue.
PLASTICSFood and beverage containers and other nonhazardous household commodities, rinsed clean of residue.
NEWSPRINTAll newspapers and advertisements, supplements, comics and enclosures, but exclusive of magazines.
A general term, which includes ashes, garbage, recyclables
and rubbish.
Includes any and all materials of a generally combustible
nature not included under the terms "ashes" and "garbage," including
but not limited to such items as rugs, furniture, ranges, refrigerators,
televisions, mattresses, etc.
A.
Garbage and ashes shall be deposited in containers which do not exceed
75 pounds in weight. The Seawanhaka Yacht Club and other may deposit
its garbage in approved commercial dumpsters. Garbage containers,
other than those used for recyclables, shall be provided by the owner
or occupant of the premises and shall be maintained in a sanitary
condition at all times. Any container which does not conform to these
provisions or that may have ragged or sharp edges or any other defect
liable to hamper or injure the collector shall be promptly replaced
upon notice from the Village. The Village shall have the authority
to refuse collection for any failure to comply herewith. Garbage containers
shall be commercially manufactured, equipped with suitable handles
and tight-fitting covers and be watertight. Bags may be used for garbage
and must be used for ashes, provided that such bags are securely tied
at the top and are not overfilled, torn, ripped or otherwise not capable
of being lifted and placed in a garbage truck. The maximum size bag
for garbage is 30 gallons.
B.
Recyclables shall be placed in two different-colored containers,
which the Village will provide free of charge to each homeowner. Upon
request to the Village Clerk, the Village will provide additional
containers to homeowners at the cost to the Village. Recyclable metals
and glass shall be placed inside the blue container and plastics in
the red container. Newspapers shall be bundled and securely tied with
a strong cord. Such bundles may not exceed one foot in height.
C.
Broken glass and metal with jagged/sharp edges shall be packaged
in such a way as to prevent injury to the handlers.
D.
Leaves should be swept or blown and compactly stacked at the edge
of the road on one's own property. Where a property does not
have road frontage, special arrangements must be made with the Village
for collection.
E.
Garbage containers shall be placed for collection in a conveniently
accessible area on the premises and shall be secured in such a manner
as to prevent access by animals to the contents.
A.
Collection of garbage and recyclables shall be collected according
to a schedule to be prepared by the Trustees or their designee.
B.
Disposal of hazardous materials. As long as the Town of Oyster Bay
refuses to accept deliveries from the Village of Centre Island, it
shall be the responsibility of the individual to dispose of such materials.
C.
Collection of rubbish shall be quarterly after arrangements have
been made by calling the Village Clerk for a special pickup identifying
what items are to be picked up. All appliances shall have their doors
removed.
D.
Construction materials. No construction materials or building rubbish
from construction or remodeling will be picked up by the Village.
E.
Collection of leaves shall be according to a schedule to be prepared
by the Trustees or their designee, generally only during the month
of November.
The Village shall have the right to refuse to collect during
the continuation of any violation of this Article.
Any person knowingly placing hazardous products in a receptacle
for collection shall be guilty of committing a violation under the
Penal Law of the State of New York and is punishable by a fine of
up to $250. Each day the violation continues shall be deemed a separate
and distinct offense hereunder.
