[Adopted 10-8-1970 by Ord. No. 391 (Ch. 20, Part 1, of the
1985 Code of Ordinances)]
The following words, when used in this article, shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in this section, except in those instances
where the context clearly indicates otherwise:
The residue from the burning of wood, coal, coke and other
combustible materials for the purpose of heating and cooking.
The animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling,
preparation, cooking and consumption of foods.
A natural person, firm, copartnership, association or corporation.
Garbage, ashes and rubbish, as herein defined.
All waste materials not included in garbage and ashes.
The collection or removal of refuse by any person other than
the owner thereof or the collector or contractor duly authorized by
the Borough of Trainer, and includes the opening or tearing apart
of any refuse container awaiting collection and disposal or the removal
of any of the contents therefrom.
[Amended 5-10-1984 by Ord. No. 543; 12-13-2001 by Ord. No. 634]
A.
All garbage, before being placed in garbage cans for collection,
shall have drained from it all free liquids and may be wrapped in
paper.
B.
All rubbish shall be drained of liquid before being deposited for
collection.
C.
Receptacles.
(1)
Garbage receptacles shall be made of metal or plastic, must be watertight
and be provided with a tight-fitting cover.
(3)
All garbage receptacles are to be kept as sanitary as possible in
view of the use to which they are put and shall be thoroughly cleansed
by the owner or user after garbage is removed by the collector.
(4)
The Borough of Trainer trash contractor shall not be required to
collect any trash, ashes, garbage, refuse, rubbish or other items
which shall constitute an excessive amount. An excessive amount shall
be deemed as any one container weighing more than 40 pounds and, further,
shall be deemed as more than three containers at any one time.
D.
Ash receptacles shall be of metal and shall weigh not more than 50
pounds when filled.
E.
Rubbish receptacles shall be of metal, wood or plastic, and shall
not weigh more than 50 pounds when filled.
F.
No garbage, trash, rubbish, ashes or other refuse shall be placed
in a position for collection or otherwise within 35 feet of any public
sidewalk, street or other roadway except during the hours after 9:00
p.m. on the evening before a scheduled collection date until the time
of collection.
G.
Any trash can, garbage can, or other container used for the disposal
of trash, garbage, ashes, rubbish or other refuse shall be removed
to an area beyond 35 feet from any public sidewalk, street or other
roadway by 6:00 p.m. on the date that the said trash, garbage, ashes,
rubbish or other refuse was collected.
[Amended 5-10-1984 by Ord. No. 543]
No person shall engage in scavenging, as above defined, at any
place within the limits of the Borough of Trainer at any time unless
given prior approval by Borough Council or its duly authorized representative.
[Amended 11-14-1985 by Ord. No. 549]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision
of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay
a fine of not more than $300 and/or to imprisonment for a term not
to exceed 90 days.
