[Ord. 1970-2, 5/18/1970, § 2; as amended by Ord.
1991-11, 10/21/1991, § 1]
The following words, when used in this Part 1, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except in those instances where the context clearly indicates otherwise:
The residue resulting from the burning of wood, coal, coke
or other combustible material.
A body of land devoted to agriculture, either to raising
crops, livestock, poultry, or pasture.
All animal and vegetable waste solids resulting from the
handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of foods.
Includes all properties used for industrial or commercial
purposes in which no persons reside, provided that multiple dwelling
residential buildings or projects containing more than four dwelling
units, for purposes of this Part 1 shall be treated as nonresidential
properties.
All municipal waste and recyclable materials as defined in
this chapter.
Properties used as dwellings, including buildings having
up to four dwelling units in one building, provided that in the event
of multiple-family dwellings each of said units will be treated as
a separate residential property as it relates to the collection of
refuse therefrom.
Glass, metal, paper, plant growth, wood, or nonputrescible
solid wastes.
[Ord. 1970-2, 5/18/1970, § 3; as amended by Ord.
1991-11, 10/21/1991, § 1; and by Ord. 2010-12, 9/20/2010]
1.
No person shall permit any municipal waste to accumulate for a period
of longer than seven days upon property in the Borough of Doylestown
owned or occupied by said person, provided that owners and occupiers
of residential property are hereby required to comply with the provisions
of this Part 1 relative to making accumulated refuse available for
collection as scheduled under the terms hereof; however, the provisions
of this paragraph are not applicable to owners of farm property.
2.
All refuse accumulated on any property in the Borough of Doylestown
shall be collected, conveyed and disposed of by an authorized collector
in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, except that such
refuse may be collected, conveyed and disposed of by property owners
from their own property, provided that they comply with the provisions
of this chapter.
3.
Refuse collected in any residential dwelling in the Borough of Doylestown
shall be collected only by an authorized collector for which the owner
and/or occupier thereof shall be responsible for the payment of the
fee, and payment thereof shall be a matter of private agreement between
the owners and the collector thereof.
4.
All trade waste and other refuse accumulated on nonresidential properties
shall be collected, conveyed and disposed of by authorized collectors
upon the direction of the owner or occupier thereof, the fee or payment
therefor to be a matter of private agreement between the owners or
occupiers and the collector thereof. However, owners of nonresidential
properties may collect, convey and dispose of privately generated
refuse by their own containers and/or trucks, provided that they comply
with the provisions of this chapter. Each owner or occupier shall
provide written documentation of the refuse disposal arrangements
to the Borough on or before January 20 of each calendar year. This
documentation may be in the form of one of the following:
[Ord. 1970-2, 5/18/1970, § 4; as amended by Ord.
1991-11, 10/21/1991, § 1]
1.
It shall be unlawful to dump, destroy, or otherwise dispose of refuse
within the jurisdictional limits of the Borough of Doylestown, except
in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
2.
All vehicles used for collection shall use, insofar as practical,
only state highways when proceeding to and from approved sites.
[Ord. 1970-2, 5/18/1970, § 5; as amended by Ord.
1991-11, 10/21/1991, § 1]
1.
Preparation of refuse.
A.
All refuse shall be drained free of liquids before disposal.
B.
Garbage shall be placed in suitable bags prior to disposal.
C.
Liquids shall be drained from food containers prior to disposal.
D.
All rubbish shall be placed in containers, or bundled properly, so
that it may be handled readily by one man.
2.
Refuse containers.
A.
Refuse containers shall be made of durable, watertight, rust-resistant
material having close fitting lids and handles to facilitate collectors.
B.
Refuse containers for residences shall be of not more than 32 gallons
in capacity. Containers for commercial establishments shall not exceed
40 gallons in capacity.
C.
It shall be unlawful to permit the accumulation or residue of liquids,
solids or a combination of such materials on the bottoms or sides
of containers, it being the intention of this provision that the interiors
of containers shall be kept clean by thorough rinsing and draining
as often as necessary.
D.
The Borough of Doylestown specifically reserves the right to modify
and to specifically provide for some other receptacle for the handling
of garbage or other refuse which the Borough Council may at some future
time deem to be acceptable, appropriate and beneficial for handling
of said refuse material.
[Ord. 1991-11, 10/21/1991, § 1; as amended by Ord.
1993-10, 10/18/1993, § 1; Ord. 1993-10]
1.
Refuse containers and bundles shall, for the purpose of collection,
be placed at ground level at curb side no sooner than 6:00 p.m. on
the day prior to the day of scheduled collection and shall be made
readily accessible to the collector.
2.
Notwithstanding provisions of this Part, householders, commercial
establishments, or other persons may, by contract with collectors,
be permitted to place containers at agreed places upon their premises.
3.
Collections shall be made from all properties throughout the Borough.
This shall include all streets, accepted or otherwise, and shall include
those streets that are temporarily closed for repairs or construction.
In the latter case, special collection points shall be designated
by the Borough Council, if the condition of the street would prevent
access thereto by the collector's truck.
[Ord. 2013-7, 7/15/2013]
1.
Dumpsters shall be defined as any container which is equal to or
greater than one cubic yard in capacity and which is intended to contain
refuse as defined in § 101.
2.
Notwithstanding § 105.1 regarding placement of refuse containers,
it shall be unlawful for any individual to cause a dumpster or similar
refuse container to be placed in the streets or right-of-way within
the Borough until an appropriate permit is obtained from the Borough.
The cost of the permits shall be as established from time to time
by Borough resolution.[1] Once an appropriate permit has been obtained, the dumpster
or similar trash receptacle may remain in the street or right-of-way
of the Borough for a period of two weeks. This period may be renewed
by the Building Official for up four additional weeks, for a total
of six weeks maximum duration. After that period the dumpster must
be removed, and no additional dumpster permits will be issued for
the subject property for a period of two months thereafter.
[1]
Editor's Note: The current fee resolution is on file
in the office of the Borough Secretary.
3.
Failure to obtain an appropriate permit shall be punishable as set
forth in § 108, Penalties.
4.
Each dumpster shall be equipped with DOT-approved reflective tape
on all sides or similar equivalent material to improve visibility.
If the proposed dumpster location is on an arterial or collector highway,
or the specific placement warrants, then Type "A" flashing yellow
barricade lights shall be placed on the dumpster facing the direction
of traffic.
5.
Each dumpster or similar refuse container shall be placed as far
as possible from the travel portion of the road and shall be located
only where parking is otherwise permitted. Dumpsters shall not obstruct
the flow of pedestrian or vehicular movement. If existing road width
does not permit the safe placement of a dumpster due to the existence
of driveways, site triangles, intersections, hills or curves, or if
the remaining travel lane(s) will be narrower than 12 feet clear in
either direction, no permit will be issued and dumpsters are prohibited.
6.
Dumpsters shall be placed and supported by nominal two-inch-thick
solid lumber to protect the road surface from damage. The permit holder
is liable for any damage to the road surface.
7.
Dumpsters shall be covered in an all-weather coating such as paint,
be uniform in color, and only bear the name of the dumpster company
and any other safety or operational notices. Dumpster exterior surfaces
shall be free from graffiti or commercial advertisements.
8.
Dumpsters should be kept clean, in good repair, and free of offensive
odors. Cleaning dumpsters on the street or sidewalk is not permitted.
Dumpsters may not be used for the disposal of food garbage. The area
surrounding each dumpster should be maintained free of litter, covers
(tarp) should be kept tightly secured when not in use, and dumpsters
should not be overflowing with debris.
9.
Any person using or locating a dumpster within the Borough found
not to be in compliance with the permit requirements shall be subject
to penalties as set forth in § 108.
10.
Every dumpster should have the permit user's name or company
logo and telephone number. The user is required to be identified on
the dumpster. Permits should be posted at the site in a publicly accessible
manner.
11.
Nothing in this section is intended to alter or amend any existing
law, regulation or ordinance regarding refuse located on private property.
[Ord. 1970-2, 5/18/1970, § 8]
1.
All vehicles used for collection of refuse shall be equipped with
compacting devices or equivalent types of closed bodies and shall
have enclosed cargo space, unless such collection is done by private
individuals from refuse generated on private property, at which time
appropriate containers shall be utilized and all other provisions
of this Part 1 affecting such collection shall be adhered to.
2.
It shall be unlawful to collect, haul, transport or convey refuse
in open, unenclosed vehicles, unless such refuse is hauled from private
property by the owner; such refuse shall then be placed in suitable
containers and all other applicable provisions of this Part 1 pertaining
to the collection and conveying of refuse will be adhered to.
3.
Trucks shall at all times be in good and proper mechanical condition
and in compliance with the minimum safety and sanitary regulations
of the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Bucks and
Borough of Doylestown; provided, however, that open-type vehicles
may be used only for the collection of large items of debris which
cannot, because of size, be collected by ordinary means.
4.
The collector shall furnish proof that he or it is the owner of the
vehicle or vehicles to be used or he must produce in writing a lease
or rental agreement between the titled owner of the vehicle or vehicles
and the collector.
5.
Vehicles and equipment shall not be overloaded so that garbage or
trash may spill or drop in the highways or streets, nor shall the
equipment be so designed or maintained so as to permit the leakage
of fluids. All trucks shall be regularly cleaned and kept in proper
condition and shall bear the name and address of the contractor plainly
visible on both cab doors.
6.
All vehicles shall be inspected by a designated agent of the Borough
Council for compliance with the provisions of this Part 1 prior to
the issuance of any license and shall thereafter be inspected every
year on or before the anniversary date of said license.
7.
Each truck shall be manned by at least one driver and one collector
or helper, except as approved by the Borough Council.
8.
Each truck shall have at least one broom and shovel to clean up refuse
that may be spilled or otherwise scattered during the process of collection.
9.
The collector shall file with the Borough Council a list of all vehicles
and equipment with identification information thereon. Change in equipment
shall be promptly reported to the Borough Council so that at all times
their records will be correct and accurate.
10.
The collector, at his expense, shall store and park the equipment
at a convenient and lawful place. No trucks or equipment may be parked
or stored on Borough streets, except during actual collection periods.
[Ord. 1970-2, 5/18/1970, § 9; as amended by Ord.
1984-1, 2/23/1984]
1.
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision of
this Part 1 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. Every day that a violation of this Part 1 continues
shall constitute a separate offense.
2.
Borough Council shall have the right, at any time, and without refund
of any part of the license fee, to suspend or revoke the license of
any collector for any of the following causes:
A.
False or misleading statements in the application for a license.
B.
Lapse or cancellation of insurance coverage.
C.
Collecting or transporting refuse in a careless or negligent manner
resulting in dirt, odor or any unsanitary condition.
D.
Failure to deposit refuse at a State or County approved disposal
site in compliance with all disposal regulations in force at the approved
site.
E.
A violation or violations of any part of this Part 1 or other ordinances
of the Borough.
