[Adopted as Title 8, Ch. 3, of the 1992 Code]
Definitions. For the purpose of this article, the following
words are defined as follows:
BRUSH
All kinds of tree or shrub branches, twigs and limbs of trees
or shrubs, but shall not include items from tree removal or large
tree branches, or wood chips from stump removal.
COMMERCIAL WASTE
Any garbage, refuse, brush, vegetation, or tree branches
that accumulate in or upon any property used for manufacturing, industrial,
or commercial purposes.
GARBAGE
All kinds of organic kitchen waste resulting from the preparation
of food, and all decayed food products.
RECYCLABLE
Such items as designated by the Village Board and regulated and controlled under Article
II of this chapter.
REFUSE
All waste matter not considered as recyclable, such as ashes,
miscellaneous paper products not listed as recyclable, rags and other
unusable clothing, and items of a similar nature, but shall not include
materials obtained from the demolishing or remodeling of buildings
and property.
VEGETATION
Garden waste, flowers, weeds, plants, leaves and items of
similar nature.
All garbage and refuse shall be well-drained and secured in
plastic bags designed for the disposal of same. Any garbage or refuse
not placed in accordance with the provisions of this section may be
rejected by the collector, in which case he shall leave a tag indicating
the reason for such rejection.
[Adopted 10-6-1994 by Ord. No. A-5]
The Village of Reeseville hereby finds and determines that there
is an increasing necessity to conserve natural resources in landfill
space and to promote recycling as mandated by state law. In the age
of shortages, conservation of recyclable material is an important
public concern. It is the purpose of this article to promote recycling,
composting, and resource recovery through the administration of a
mandatory recycling program, as provided in § 287.11, Wis.
Stats., and Ch. NR 544, Wis. Adm. Code, by the Village of Reeseville
in order to protect and promote the public health, safety and welfare.
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.
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 Wisconsin Statutes, or by a standard in Ch. NR 544, Wis.
Adm. Code, and where the chapter provision is unclear, the provision
shall be interpreted in light of the Wisconsin Statutes and the Ch.
NR 544 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 within
the boundaries of the Village of Reeseville.
The provisions of this article shall be administered by the
Village Board of the Village of Reeseville.
The provisions of this article shall take effect on December
1, 1994.
For the purpose of this article, the following words and phrases
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:
BAGS
Shall be clear, colorless plastic bags designated for refuse,
with sufficient wall strength to maintain physical integrity when
lifted by the top, with a capacity not to exceed 30 gallons and a
loaded weight of no more than 50 pounds.
BIMETAL CONTAINER
A container for carbonated or malt beverages that is made
primarily of a combination of steel and aluminum.
CONTAINER GLASS
Includes container glass only. Glass does not include ceramic
cups, dishes, ovenware, plate glass, safety and window glass, heat-resistant
glass such as Pyrex®, lead-based glass
such as crystal, or TV tubes.
CORRUGATED CARDBOARD
Includes corrugated cardboard only. Does not include waxed
cardboard or chipboard such as cereal boxes, shoeboxes and similar
materials.
HDPE
High-density polyethylene plastic containers marked by the
SPI Code No. 2.
LDPE
Low-density polyethylene plastic containers marked by the
SPI Code No. 4.
MAGAZINES
Magazines and other materials printed on similar paper.
MAJOR APPLIANCE
A residential or commercial air conditioner, clothes dryer,
clothes washer, dishwasher, freezer, oven, microwave oven (from which
the capacitor has been removed), refrigerator, stove, furnace, boiler,
dehumidifier, or water heater.
MIXED PAPERS
Includes all grades of papers, including white, colored,
ledger, shiny, coated, carbonless or NCR papers; envelopes, including
windowed, labeled, and kraft; magazines, phone books, computer printout
paper, glued pads and tablets, file folders, key punch cards, spiral
notebooks, cereal boxes, shoeboxes, etc. Can include paper clips and
staples. Does not include hand towels or other paper products from
restrooms, or soiled napkins and paper plates. Also does not include
carbon paper, cellophane, or any waxed paper.
MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING
A property containing five or more residential units, including
those which are occupied seasonally.
NEWSPAPERS
Includes newspapers and newspaper advertisements. Does not
include catalogues, magazines, cardboard, or other paper products.
OFFICE PAPER
High-grade printing and writing papers from offices in nonresidential
facilities and properties.
PERSON
Includes any individual, corporation, partnership, association,
local governmental unit, as defined in § 66.0131(1)(a),
Wis. Stats., state agency or authority, or federal agency.
PETE
Polyethylene terephthalate plastic containers marked by the
SPI Code No. 1.
PLASTIC BOTTLES
Includes only plastic bottles clearly marked with the recycling
emblem, encircling the No. 1 (PET or PETE) or the No. 2 (HDPE). Does
not include motor oil bottles, even if they are labeled No. 1 or No.
2.
POST-CONSUMER WASTE
Solid waste other than solid waste generated in the production
of goods, hazardous waste, as defined in § 289.01(17), Wis.
Stats.
PS
Polystyrene plastic containers marked by the SPI Code No.
6.
PVC
Polyvinyl chloride plastic containers marked by the SPI Code
No. 3.
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
Includes lead acid batteries; major appliances; waste oil;
yard waste; aluminum cans; container glass; corrugated cardboard;
mixed papers; newspapers; Nos. 1 through 7 plastics; tin cans and
waste tires; bimetal containers.
SOLID WASTE
Has the meaning specified in § 289.01(33), Wis.
Stats.
SOLID WASTE TREATMENT
Any method, technique or process which is designed to change
the physical, chemical or biological character or composition of solid
waste. "Treatment" includes incineration.
TIN CANS
Includes tin-coated metal cans and steel containers.
WASTE TIRE
A tire that is no longer suitable for its original purpose
because of wear, damage or defect.
YARD WASTE
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.
Effective January 1, 1996, 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 unless a variance has been issued by the Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources:
A. Foam polystyrene packaging.
B. Plastic containers or bottles made of PVC No. 3, LDPE No. 4, PP No.
5, PS No. 6 and mixed or other plastic resin types No. 7.
The separation requirements of §§
392-14 and
392-15 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 §§
392-13 and
392-14 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 §§
392-13 and
392-14 for which a variance has been granted by the Department of Natural Resources under § 287.07(7)(d) or 287.11(2m), Wis. Stats., or § NR 544.14, Wisconsin Administrative Code.
To the greatest extent practicable, the recyclable materials separated in accordance with §§
392-13 and
392-14 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 inclement weather conditions.
No person may dispose of in a solid waste disposal facility or burn in a solid waste treatment facility any of the materials specified in §§
392-14 and
392-17A which have been separated for recycling, except waste tires may be burned with energy recovery in a solid waste treatment facility.
It shall be unlawful for any person, unless under contract with
or licensed by the Village of Reeseville, to collect or remove any
recyclable material that has been deposited or placed at the curb
for the purposes of collection for recycling.
It shall be unlawful for any person to place for disposal any
of the following waste: hazardous and toxic wastes, chemicals, explosives,
liquids, flammable liquids, paint, trees and stumps, construction
debris, carcasses, medical wastes (unless personal needles shall be
properly contained in a sharps container to eliminate injury to collection
personnel).
It shall be unlawful to bring refuse for disposal (and recyclables)
from outside the corporate limits into the Village of Reeseville unless
authorized by agreement with the Village Board.