A.
Residents in single-family dwellings, two- to four-unit residences,
multiple-family dwellings, and nonresidential facilities and properties
are required to contract with a hauler to collect solid waste and
recyclables. This service shall be offered once per calendar week.[1]
B.
Solid waste haulers are required to be licensed by the Village in
order to collect solid waste and recyclables in the Village. The haulers
shall:
(1)
Report to the Village Administrator the amount of solid waste and
recyclables collected for the calendar year.
(2)
Submit a written report to the Village Administrator no later than
March 1 of the next year.
(3)
Pay a license fee, set by the Village Board, no later than July 1
of each calendar year.
(4)
Collect recyclables also, if they collect solid waste.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
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.
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 government
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 government unit, as defined in § 66.0131(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 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.
Has the meaning specified in § 289.01(33), Wis.
Stats.
Has 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. "Treatment" includes incineration.
A tire that is 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 included stumps, roots or shrubs with
intact root balls.
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 § 287.09(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.
A.
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.
B.
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 article
provision is unclear, the provision shall be interpreted in light
of the Wisconsin Statutes and the 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 shall apply to all persons,
businesses, and other legal entities within the Village.
The provisions of this article shall be administered by the
appropriate Village officials.
Occupants of single-family and two- to four-unit residences,
multiple-family dwellings and nonresidential facilities and properties
shall separate the following materials from post-consumer 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.
Newspapers.
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 § 198-13 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 post-consumer waste to a processing facility licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources that recovers the materials specified in § 198-13 from solid waste in as pure a form as is technically feasible.
B.
If less than 30% of the heat input to a facility is derived from
solid waste which is burned as a supplemental fuel at that facility
in accordance with § 287.07(7)(bg), Wis. Stats.
C.
Foam polystyrene packaging and rigid plastic containers made of PVC
(No. 3), LDPE (No. 4), PP (No. 5), PS (No. 6), and other resins or
multiple resins (No. 7). These items have been granted a separation
variance by the Department of Natural Resources under § 287.07(7)(h),
Wis. Stats.
To the greatest extent practicable, the recyclable materials separated in accordance with § 198-13 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 weather conditions that could reduce the marketability of the recyclable materials.
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 will be accepted at the Recycling Center or taken
to a local retail business that sells batteries.
B.
Major appliances will be accepted at the Recycling Center. Residents desiring to dispose of stoves, refrigerators, freezers, clothes washers, clothes dryers, garbage compactors, dishwashers, microwave ovens, ovens, air conditioners, or water heaters must transport such items to the Recycling Center. Items will be accepted, for a disposal fee set by resolution and amended from time to time. Residents may also contract with a private contractor or salvage yard. If a resident places these items curbside for pickup by a private contractor, all doors on the equipment shall be removed or secured as required by § 275-4 of this Code.[1]
C.
Tires will be accepted at the Recycling Center, Richfield Transfer
Station, for a disposal fee set by resolution.
D.
Yard waste consisting of grass clippings, leaves, twigs, and branches
less than six inches in diameter and under three feet in length and
other organic yard materials will be accepted at the Recycling Center
between April 1 and December 10. The Village encourages residents
to dispose of these items by composting.
A.
Owners or designated agents of multiple-family dwellings shall do all of the following to recycle the materials in § 198-13E through O:
(1)
Provide adequate, separate 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 established
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 do not apply to the owners or designated agents of multiple-family dwellings if:
(2)
Less than 30% of the heat input to a facility is derived from the
solid waste which is burned as a supplement fuel at the facility in
accordance with § 287.07(7)(bg), Wis. Stats.
(3)
Items have been granted a separation variance by the Department of
Natural Resources under § 287.07(7)(h), Wis. Stats. Currently
the items which need not be separated from solid waste are foam polystyrene
packaging and rigid plastic containers made of PVC (No. 3), LDPE (No.
4), PP (No. 5), PS (No. 6), and other resins or multiple resins (No.
7).
A.
Owners or designated agents of nonresidential facilities and properties shall do all of the following to recycle the materials specified in § 198-13E through O:
(1)
Provide adequate, separate 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 do not apply to the owners or designated agents of nonresidential facilities and properties if:
(2)
Less than 30% of the heat input to a facility is derived from the
solid waste which is burned as a supplement fuel at the facility in
accordance with § 287.07(7)(bg), Wis. Stats.
(3)
Items have been granted a separation variance by the Department of
Natural Resources under § 287.07(7)(h), Wis. Stats. Currently
the items which need not be separated from solid waste are foam polystyrene
packaging and rigid plastic containers made of PVC (No. 3), LDPE (No.
4), PP (No. 5), PS (No. 6), and other resins or multiple resins (No.
7).
It shall be unlawful for any person to dispose of or dump recyclables
in any street, alley or other public place within the Village or in
any receptacles on private property without the owner's consent.
It shall be unlawful to bring recyclables and nonrecyclables
from outside the limits of the Village inside the Village limits unless
authorized by agreement with the Village.
A.
For the purpose of ascertaining compliance with the provisions of
this article, any authorized officer, employee or representative of
the Village may inspect recyclable materials for recycling, post-consumer
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 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 Washington County Sheriff's Deputy or Village law
enforcement officer to collect forfeitures. The issuance of a citation
in regards to this subsection shall not preclude proceeding under
any other ordinance or law relating to the same or any other matter.[1]
C.
Penalties for violating this article may be assessed as follows:[2]
(1)
Each violation of § 198-20, Prohibitions on disposal of recyclables, shall be subject to the penalties and remedies described in § 1-3 of this Code, except that the forfeiture amount described in § 1-3A shall be $50 for a first violation, $200 for a second violation, and not more than $2,000 for a subsequent violation.
[Added 7-19-2012 by Ord.
No. 2012-7-2]
A.
Use of Recycling Center. Any resident of the Village of Richfield may bring to and deposit at the Village Recycling Center, in accordance with Subsection C, any items as determined by the Village Board, which shall be advertised from time to time on Village publications, websites and other locations.
C.
Fees.
Any Village resident, before being authorized to deposit any items
in the Recycling Center, must pay a fee as determined from time to
time by the Village Board. Such fee shall be in accordance with the
fee schedule approved by the Village Board via resolution.
