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.
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 the
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 provision of this article 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.
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:
A.
Lead acid batteries.
B.
Major appliances.
C.
Waste oil.
D.
Yard waste.
E.
Aluminum containers.
F.
Bimetal containers.
G.
Corrugated paper or other container board.
H.
Foam polystyrene packaging.
I.
Glass containers.
J.
Magazines.
K.
Newspaper.
L.
Office paper.
M.
Rigid plastic containers made of PETE, HDPE, PVC, LDPE, PP, PS, and
other resins or multiple resins.
N.
Steel containers.
O.
Waste tires.
The separation requirements of § 442-24 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 § 442-24 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.
To the greatest extent practicable, the recyclable materials separated in accordance with § 442-24 shall be clean and kept free of contaminants such as food or product residue, oil or grease, or other nonrecyclable materials, including but not limited to household hazardous waste, medical waste, and agricultural chemical containers. Recyclable materials shall be stored in a manner which protects them from wind, rain, and other inclement weather conditions.
Occupants of single-family and two- to four-unit residences,
multiple-family dwellings and nonresidential facilities and properties
shall manage lead acid batteries, major appliances, waste oil, and
special materials as follows:
A.
Lead acid batteries shall be returned to an area retail business
that sells vehicle batteries.
B.
Major appliances must be recycled at a licensed salvage yard. It
is the resident's responsibility to haul the appliance or arrange
for pickup.
C.
Waste oil shall be returned to a service station or retailer that
accepts waste oil to be recycled.
D.
Special
materials. Residents shall contact the hauler when they have furniture,
construction material from household remodeling or repair, and bulky
items and arrangements for collection will be made. There will be
a charge by the hauler for these extra services.
A.
All recyclables
must be prepared for collection as noticed to residents in the garbage
and recycling brochure distributed annually.
B.
Specified
containers. Recyclables shall be placed in approved recycling crates.
If there is a greater amount of recyclables than can be contained
in the crates, those excess materials can be contained and placed
on top of or adjacent to the recycling crates, clearly separated from
the garbage.
A.
Owners or designated agents of multiple-family dwellings shall do all of the following to recycle the materials specified in § 442-24E through O:
(1)
Provide adequate, separate containers for the recyclable material.
(2)
Notify tenants in writing at the time of renting or leasing the dwelling
and at least annually thereafter about the established recycling program.
(3)
Provide for the collection of materials separated from the solid
waste by the tenants and the delivery of the materials to a recycling
facility.
(4)
Notify tenants of reasons to reduce and recycle solid waste, which
materials are collected, how to prepare the materials in order to
meet the processing requirements, collection methods or sites, locations
and hours of operation, and a contact person or company, including
a name, address and telephone number.
B.
The requirements specified in Subsection A do not apply to the owners or designated agents of multiple-family dwellings if the postconsumer waste generated within the dwelling is treated at a processing facility licensed by the Department of Natural Resources that recovers for recycling the materials specified in § 442-24E through O from solid waste in as pure a form as is technically feasible.
A.
Owners or designated agents of nonresidential facilities and properties shall do all of the following to recycle the materials specified in § 442-24E through O:
(1)
Provide adequate, separate containers for the recyclable materials.
(2)
Notify in writing, at least annually, all users, tenants and occupants
of the properties about the established recycling program.
(3)
Provide for the collection of the materials separated from the solid
waste by the users, tenants and occupants and the delivery of the
materials to a recycling facility.
(4)
Notify users, tenants and occupants of reasons to reduce and recycle,
which materials are collected, how to prepare materials in order to
meet the processing requirements, collection methods or sites, locations
and hours of operation, and a contact person or company, including
a name, address and telephone number.
B.
The requirements specified in Subsection A do not apply to the owners or designated agents of nonresidential facilities and properties if the postconsumer waste generated within the facility or property is treated at a processing facility licensed by the Department of Natural Resources that recovers for recycling the materials specified in § 442-24E through O from solid waste in as pure a form as in technically feasible.
A.
For the purpose of ascertaining compliance with the provisions of
this article, any authorized officer, employee or representative of
the Village of Stratford may inspect recyclable materials separated
for recycling, postconsumer waste intended for disposal, recycling
collection sites and facilities, collection vehicles, collection areas
of multiple-family dwellings and nonresidential facilities and properties,
and any records relating to recycling activities, which shall be kept
confidential when necessary to protect proprietary information. No
person may refuse access to any authorized officer, employee or authorized
representative of the Village of Stratford who requests access for
purposes of inspection and who presents appropriate credentials. No
person may obstruct, hamper, or interfere with such an inspection.
B.
Any person who violates a provision of this article may be issued
a citation by the Police Department upon a complaint from a citizen,
Village employee, the contractor, members of the Solid Waste Committee
or the Village Board. The issuance of a citation shall not preclude
proceeding under any other ordinance or law relating to the same or
any other matter. Proceeding under any other ordinance or law relating
to the same or any other matter shall not preclude the issuance of
a citation under this subsection.
C.
Penalties for violating this article may be assessed as per the Recycling
Program Compliance Assurance Plan adopted by the Village Board on
July 11, 2006.
A.
Provide space for recycling in public buildings; Chs. Comm 61 to
65, Wis. Adm. Code. A person in the Village of Stratford owning or
occupying a new building that is remodeled or expanded by 50% or more
in floor area shall provide a designated area for the separation,
temporary storage and collection of solid waste and recyclables either
within or adjacent to the building.
B.
Processing facilities. Any contractor operating in the Village of
Stratford shall not transport for processing any recyclables to a
processing facility unless that facility has been approved (in writing)
by the Village of Stratford (or unless the contractor notifies which
facility it is using) and, by January 1, 1995, the facility has self-certified
with the DNR under § NR 544.16, Wis. Adm. Code.
C.
Local government purchasing of recycled content, multiple-use, durable
materials, equipment and supplies, § 16.72(2)(e) and (f),
Wis. Stats. The Village of Stratford shall, to the extent practicable,
make purchasing decisions to maximize the purchasing of products made
from recycled and recovered materials. Purchases shall include 25%
recycled content of all paper purchased by 1993 and 40% content of
all paper by 1995. The Village of Stratford shall, to the extent practicable,
award contracts for equipment and supplies on the basis of recyclability
and ultimate disposition of products to discourage the purchase of
single-use disposable products and require purchase of multiple-use,
durable products.
