[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Milton
as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 7-6-1987 by Ord. No. 60]
No person in the Town of Milton shall place or allow to be placed
upon the premises he owns or occupies any scrap iron, tin, brush,
debris, paper, wood, dirt, cinders, or litter of any sort which tends
to create a dust hazard or which tends to create a fire hazard or
which tends to detract from the natural appearance of said premises,
and which may be an annoyance to persons in the vicinity.
The Town Chairman is given the authority to instruct any Town
employees to enter upon such premises where there is such an accumulation
of scrap, debris, dirt, cinders or rubbish, with necessary trucks,
and clean up said premises and charge the expense thereof to the owner
or occupant of the same, and to collect such charge by a special assessment
against said premises. Such charge shall be in addition to the fines
hereinafter imposed for the violation of this chapter.
Nothing herein contained shall prevent the filling of a lot,
or the ordinary litter of the premises in the construction of a building
thereon, or in the razing of a building, providing that such filling
of said lot or the building or razing of a building thereon is completed
in a reasonable length of time.
Any person who shall violate this chapter shall pay a penalty
not less than $50 nor more than $500 or, in default of payment, serve
not more than 20 days in the county jail, and each day, five working
days after a written warning for any correctional changes to be made
under this chapter, shall be considered a separate offense.
[Adopted 3-7-1994 by Ord. No. 63]
The title of this article is "Mandatory Recycling Ordinance
of the Town of Milton."
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.
This article is adopted as authorized under § 287.08(3)(b),
Wis. Stats.
It is not intended by this article to repeal, abrogate, annul,
impair or interfere with any existing rules, regulations, ordinances
or permits previously adopted or issued pursuant to law. However,
whenever this article imposes greater restrictions, the provisions
of this article shall apply.
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 the 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 Ch. NR 544, Wis. Adm. Code, 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.
The requirements of this article apply to all persons and/or
owners of parcels of land within the Town of Milton.
The provisions of this article shall be administered by the
Town Board of the Town of Milton.
The provisions of this article shall take effect January 1,
1994.
For the purpose of this article, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
A container for carbonated or malt beverages that is made
primarily of a combination of steel and aluminum.
Corrugated paperboard used in the manufacture of shipping
containers and related products.
Packaging made primarily from foam polystyrene that satisfies
one of the following criteria:
High-density polyethylene, labeled by the SPI code No. 2.
Low-density polyethylene, labeled by the SPI code No. 4.
Magazines and other materials printed on similar paper.
A residential or commercial air conditioner, clothes dryer,
clothes washer, dishwasher, freezer, microwave oven, oven, refrigerator,
furnace, boiler, dehumidifier, water heater or stove, and microwaves
from which the capacitor has been removed.
[Amended 9-6-1994]
A property containing five or more residential units, including
those which are occupied seasonally.
A newspaper and other materials printed on newsprint.
Commercial, retail, industrial, institutional and governmental
facilities and properties. This term does not include multiple-family
dwellings.
High-grade printing and writing papers from offices in nonresidential
facilities and properties. Printed white ledger and computer printout
are examples of office paper generally accepted as high grade. This
term does not include industrial process waste.
Plastic resins labeled by the SPI code No. 7.
Includes any individual, corporation, partnership, association,
local governmental unit, as defined in § 66.0130(1)(a),
Wis. Stats., state agency or authority or federal agency.
Polyethylene terephthalate, labeled by the SPI Code No. 1.
An individual, separate, rigid plastic bottle, can, jar or
carton, except for a blister pack, that is originally used to contain
a product that is the subject of a retail sale.
Solid waste other than the solid waste generated in the production
of goods, hazardous waste, as defined in § 291.01(7), Wis.
Stats., waste from construction and demolition of structures, scrap
automobiles, or high-volume industrial waste, as defined in § 289.01(17),
Wis. Stats.
Polypropylene, labeled by the SPI Code No. 5.
Polystyrene, labeled by the SPI Code No. 6.
Polyvinyl chloride, labeled by the SPI Code No. 3.
Includes lead acid batteries; major appliances; waste oil;
yard waste; aluminum containers; corrugated paper or other container
board; foam polystyrene packaging; glass containers; magazines; newspaper;
office paper; rigid plastic containers, including those made of PETE,
HDPE, PVC, LDPE, PP, PS and other resins or multiple resins; steel
containers; waste tires; and bimetal containers.
The meaning specified in § 289.01(35), Wis. Stats.
The meaning specified in § 289.01(35), Wis. Stats.
Any method, technique or process which is designed to change
the physical, chemical or biological character or composition of solid
waste.
Includes incineration.
A tire that is no longer suitable for its original purpose
because of wear, damage or defect.
Leaves, grass clippings, yard and garden debris and brush,
including clean woody vegetative material no greater than six inches
in diameter. This term does not include stumps, roots or shrubs with
intact root balls.
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 § 352-14 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 § 352-14 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.
C.
A recyclable material specified in § 325-14E through O
for which a variance has been granted by the Department of Natural
Resources under § 287.11(2m), Wis. Stats., or § NR
544.14, Wis. Adm. Code.
To the greatest extent practicable, the recyclable materials separated in accordance with § 352-14 shall be clean and kept free of contaminants such as food or product residue, oil or grease, or other nonrecyclable material, 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. The collector of recyclables shall be entitled to refuse to accept recyclables that are contaminated or otherwise in a condition that makes recycling infeasible.
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
yard waste as follows:
A.
Lead acid batteries shall be placed at the roadside separated from
solid waste for collection by the Town's solid waste contractor.
Car, truck, and other automotive batteries only will be collected.
Battery casing must be unbroken.
B.
Major appliances shall be placed at roadside separated from solid
waste for collection by the Town's solid waste contractor. Appliances
shall be upright and empty. Freezers and refrigerators must have doors
removed. Town residents must contact the Town's solid waste contractor
to arrange for collection of all appliances.
C.
Waste oil shall be placed at roadside separated from solid waste
for collection by the Town's solid waste contractor. Common engine
oil only will be collected. Such oil must be in leak-proof nonbreakable
containers of a maximum size of one gallon.
D.
Yard waste shall be composted by the homeowner via backyard composting
or other methods available to the homeowner.
A.
Each residential and commercial unit in the Town of Milton shall
be provided with one authorized recycling collection container per
unit prior to January 1, 1994. All recyclable materials shall be prepared
as hereinbelow directed. Those items directed to be placed in the
collection container may be commingled therein. Except as otherwise
directed by the Town Board for the Town of Milton, such container
shall be placed within five feet of the roadside prior to 6:30 a.m.
on the designated day of pickup in an area of easy accessibility.
Recyclables that have been scattered by wind, animals, or vandals
shall be the responsibility of the residents.
B.
Commercial establishments will receive the same curbside service
as residential units from the Town's designated solid waste contractor.
Those commercial establishments which require more than one recycling
container for use in containing recyclables will be required to contract
separately, at their own expense, if any, for the handling of such
additional recyclables.
C.
Except as otherwise directed by the Town Board for the Town of Milton, occupants of single-family and two- to four-unit residences shall do the following for the preparation and collection of the materials specified in § 352-14E through O:
(1)
Aluminum containers shall be rinsed and placed in the recycling container
provided for collection; no aluminum foil, TV dinner trays, etc.,
will be collected; aluminum beverage cans only.
(2)
Bimetal containers shall be rinsed and have labels removed and shall
be placed in the recycling container provided for collection. Containers
may be flattened to save space within the recycling container.
(3)
Corrugated paper or other container board shall be flattened and
tied in bundled and placed along the recycling container for collection.
(4)
Foam polystyrene packaging will not currently be collected for recycling.
This material has received a statewide exemption from recycling.
(5)
Glass containers shall be rinsed, all metal and plastic caps and
rings shall be removed, and the containers shall be placed in the
recycling container for collection.
(6)
Magazines shall be tied in bundles and placed along or within the
recycling container for collection.
(7)
Newspaper shall be tied in bundles and placed along or within the
recycling container for collection.
(8)
Office paper shall be placed inside paper grocery bags and placed
along or within the recycling container for collection.
(9)
Plastic containers made of PETE shall be rinsed and placed within
the recycling container for collection. Containers may be flattened
to save space within the recycling container.
(10)
Plastic containers made of HDPE shall be rinsed and placed with
the recycling container for collection. Containers may be flattened
to save space with the recycling container.
(11)
Plastic containers made of PVC, LDPE, PP, PS and other resins
or multiple resins will not be collected for recycling. These types
of plastics have received a statewide exemption from recycling.
(12)
Steel containers shall be rinsed, labels removed and placed
in the recycling container provided for collection. Containers may
be flattened to save space within the recycling container.
(13)
Waste tires shall be placed at roadside separated from solid
waste for collection by the Town's solid waste contractor. Car,
truck, and other tires not exceeding four feet in diameter or 80 pounds
in weight will be collected.
A.
Owners or designated agents of multiple-family dwellings shall do all of the following to recycle the materials specified in § 352-14E through O:
(1)
Provide adequate containers for the recyclable materials.
(2)
Notify tenants, in writing, at the time of renting or leasing the
dwelling and at least semiannually thereafter about the recycling
program.
(3)
Provide for the collection of the 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 above do not apply to the owners or designated agents of multiple-family dwelling 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 § 352-14E 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 § 352-14E through O:
(1)
Provide
adequate containers for the recyclable materials.
(2)
Notify in writing, at least semiannually, 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 above do not apply to the owners or designated agents of nonresidential facilities and properties if the postconsumer waste generated within the facility licensed by the Department of Natural Resources that recovers for recycling the materials specified in § 352-14E through O from solid waste in as pure a form as is technically feasible.
The municipality shall establish fees for service recipients
for the payment of collection services for solid waste and recyclables.
Fees shall be assessed on a per-unit or per-household basis and be
charged as a line item on taxes pursuant to § 66.0703, Wis.
Stats., on a yearly basis.
The Town Board of the Town of Milton shall appoint a Town Recycling
Committee to coordinate and develop the educational programs necessary
to implement the curbside collection program.
The Town Board shall prepare regulations, standards, and schedules
as necessary to make effective all provisions of this article. Periodically,
the Town Board shall have notices prepared and shall distribute other
information to persons and entities generating waste within the Town
for the purpose of informing the public about the requirements dictated
by this chapter.
No person shall bring recyclables or refuse from outside of
the Town of Milton limits into the Town limits for disposal by the
Town of Milton, its collector, or a private hauler unless specifically
authorized by agreement with the Town of Milton.
Persons shall not pilfer recyclables or disturb recyclables
once those materials are placed for collection unless good faith applies.
All recyclable materials placed for collection pursuant to this article
shall thereupon become the property of the Town, or the Town's
authorized agent, or a private collector/hauler with whom persons
in the Town have contracted to perform functions pursuant to the recycling
plan provided in this article. Only persons authorized by the Town
or the generator of waste shall collect or handle recyclable materials
once those materials have been placed appropriately for collection.
Any and each collection by unauthorized persons in violation of this
provision shall constitute a separate and distinct offense punishable
as provided hereinafter.
It shall be unlawful for any person to place for disposal any
of the following wastes: hazardous and toxic wastes, chemicals, explosives,
flammable liquids, paint, trees, and stumps, construction debris,
carcasses, medical wastes (unless personal needles which shall be
contained in cardboard to eliminate injury to collection personnel).
A.
For the purpose of ascertaining compliance with the provisions of
this article, any authorized officer, employee or representative of
the Town of Milton 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 Town of Milton 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 any Town of Milton police officer. This 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.
D.
Each incident of violation shall be a separate offense, and each
day or part thereof during which a violation occurs shall be deemed
a separate offence.
