Town of Lunenburg, MA Article III Refuse Disposal

§ 300-3.1 Definitions.

As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

PERSON

Any individual, partnership, association, firm, company, corporation, department, agency, group or any other entity responsible in any way for an activity subject to these regulations.

REFUSE

All combustible and noncombustible waste other than garbage and dead animals, considered to be rejected and worthless matter, either domestic or commercial.

§ 300-3.2 Unauthorized deposits.

No person shall deposit refuse of any type on premises other than his own, within the Town. It shall be unlawful for any person to throw, discard or place any refuse and/or garbage of any type along the roadway.

§ 300-3.3 Permit required for transport.

No person shall transport into this Town, or through this Town, any refuse and/or garbage of any type without first obtaining a permit.

§ 300-3.4 Violations and penalties.

Whoever violates any provision of §§ 300-3.2 and 300-3.3 shall, in cases not otherwise provided for, forfeit and pay for each offense a fine of $100.

§ 300-3.5 Enforcement.

Except when otherwise provided by law, prosecution for offenses under §§ 300-3.2 and 300-3.3, inclusive, may be made by any member or members of the Board of Health and/or its duly appointed agents, or any constable or police officer of the Town of Lunenburg.

§ 300-3.6 Trash collection permits.

No individual or company may engage in the commercial collection of rubbish, trash, garbage or other offensive substances within the Town of Lunenburg without obtaining a trash remover's permit from the Lunenburg Board of Health.

A. Permit criteria:

(1) Must have current disposal site permit.

(2) Must have equipment normally associated with contract rubbish disposal.

(3) Must have capability to institute and maintain a recycling program.

(4) Must have liability insurance.

(5) Applicant must be in compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations and hold such permits as required by said laws.

(6) Must have paid the annual license fee.

B. Permit life and renewal. Permits will be valid from the date of issue until December 31 of the same calendar year. Renewal applications must be made no later than December 1 to ensure uninterrupted operation. A copy of the permit must be kept in each permitted vehicle and must be available for inspection.

C. Fees. Permit fees will be set by the Lunenburg Board of Health and modified from time to time as warranted.