This chapter shall be known and may be cited
as the "Solid Waste Collection Law of the Incorporated Village of
New Hyde Park."
A.
The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely
directory. The word "may" is always discretionary and not mandatory.
B.
ASHES
COLLECTION VEHICLE
COMMERCIAL AREA
DPW
GARBAGE
HOLIDAY
LITTER
NEWSPAPERS
OPERATE
PRIVATE PROPERTY
REFUSE
RESIDENTIAL AREA
RUBBISH
SOLID WASTE
For the purpose of this chapter, the following words,
terms, phrases and their derivations shall have the meanings given
herein:
Includes all residue from the burning of wood, coal, coke
or other combustible materials.
Includes any vehicle so designed, built, converted or actually
used for the purpose of collecting garbage and refuse.
Includes any area or zone where business enterprises and/or
uses, other than industrial or manufacturing, are located or operating.
Refers to the Commissioner or Superintendent of the Department
of Sanitation or any individuals designed or employed by either of
them as their respective authorized representatives.
Includes all putrescible animal and vegetable wastes resulting
from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food and
such readily combustible materials as paper, cardboard, wood, excelsior,
cloth, food containers, cans and bottles.
That day on which a holiday is officially designated, recognized
or celebrated by the Board of Trustees as set forth in this chapter
or by resolution of the Board.
Garbage, refuse or rubbish as may be defined herein and other
trash or waste material which is thrown or deposited and which tends
to create a danger or nuisance to the public health, comfort, safety,
convenience or welfare.
All papers sold or distributed at stated intervals, usually
daily or weekly, to convey news, advocate opinions, contain advertisements
and other matters of public interest, but excluding all books, magazines
or other periodicals as well as other paper products of any nature
or description whatsoever.
To pick up, collect, load or otherwise perform collection
and transportation of refuse.
Any real or personal property other than that used or operated
as a public place or highway or otherwise owned, leased or operated
by the village, another municipality, the State of New York, the United
States or the agents of each or any of them.
Includes all putrescible and nonputrescible solid wastes
(except human wastes or sewage), including garbage, ashes, rubbish
and similar waste materials.
An area primarily zoned and restricted to residential occupancy
and uses.
Includes all nonputrescible solid wastes (excluding ashes),
consisting of both combustible and noncombustible wastes such as wood,
stones, crockery, glass, metals, bedding and furniture, tin cans,
magazines, yard clippings and similar materials.
All materials described as garbage, ashes, and rubbish as
defined in this chapter.
The owner, lessee, tenant or other person having
the management or control of or occupying any lot or plot of land
in the village, excluding any location under the jurisdiction or control
of the Village DPW, shall keep his land at all times free and clear
of any accumulation of ashes, garbage, offal, animal waste, refuse,
rubbish or any other offensive or noxious substances, except as are
deposited in a watertight metal or plastic container, secured by a
metal or plastic cover and placed for collection and disposal by said
DPW or other licensed refuse collector, in accordance with the collection
regulations provided for in this chapter.
A.
It shall be an offense hereunder for any person to
deposit, throw, cast or bury ashes, garbage, offal, refuse, rubbish
or any offensive or noxious substances on, in or around any public
place or street, any vacant lot or plot of land in the village.
B.
It shall be an offense hereunder for any person to
deposit refuse or similar materials accumulated or produced on or
about private property in any litter basket placed, owned or maintained
by the village upon the public streets, sidewalks or any other public
place.
