[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Waterford 7-6-1971 by L.L. No.
2-1971. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Amended 9-1-1987 by L.L. No. 3-1987]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking
and consumption of food; wastes from the handling, storage and sale
of produce; and all wastes or discarded animal or vegetable matter
capable of fermentation or decay.
Land on which garbage, rubbish or refuse is disposed of,
without creating nuisances or hazards to the public health or safety,
by confining refuse to the smallest practical volume by employing
suitable power equipment and covering with a layer of compacted earth
or other suitable cover material.
Combustible material, including but not limited to paper,
cartons, boxes, barrels, wood, excelsior, tree branches, yard trimmings,
wood furniture and bedding, and noncombustible material, including
but not limited to metals, tin cans, metal furniture, discarded or
partially or totally dismantled used motor vehicles, glass, crockery
and other mineral waste.
[Amended 9-1-1987 by L.L. No. 3-1987]
No person shall use or permit the use of any parcel of land, or portion thereof, owned or controlled by him, within the geographical limits of the Town of Waterford and outside a walled building, as a landfill for rubbish or garbage, except as shall be permissible in accordance with Chapter 138, Solid Waste Disposal.
No person shall deposit or cause to be deposited any garbage
or rubbish onto the public streets, highways or grounds in the Town
of Waterford.
A.
Any person removing garbage or rubbish for hire from any premises
within the Town of Waterford shall cause the vehicle in which the
garbage or rubbish is carried to be covered, as by a good and substantial
tarpaulin, and otherwise constructed so as to make impossible the
spilling or scattering of any garbage or rubbish while transporting
the same through the public streets, highways and grounds in the Town
of Waterford.
B.
During the period of loading, such vehicle may be uncovered, but
any garbage or rubbish falling onto the streets shall be immediately
cleaned up.
[Amended 9-1-1987 by L.L. No. 3-1987]
Nothing herein shall prevent any person from using any parcel
of land, or portion thereof, owned or controlled by him as a landfill
for garbage or rubbish, insofar as such landfill is used solely in
the raising of agricultural products, livestock, poultry or dairy
products or otherwise reasonably engaging in activities connected
with the raising of such products.
Where practical difficulties or undue hardships result from
compliance with the strict letter of this chapter, the Town Board
may, upon petition by any person, vary or modify the application of
this chapter to any parcel of land to do substantial justice, secure
public safety and welfare and observe the spirit of this chapter.
[Amended 9-1-1987 by L.L. No. 3-1987]
Any person who violates this chapter shall be punishable by
a fine not to exceed $250 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed
15 days, or both. Four weeks' continued violation after formal notice
thereof has been given on behalf of the Town shall constitute a separate
violation.
