§ 18-11. General provisions.  


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  • (a)

    It shall be unlawful for any person to scatter, place, or burn any refuse, or hazardous and/or industrial wastes upon or along any public right-of-way, stream, body of water, or upon any other public place within the town unless permitted by law.

    (b)

    No person or firm shall haul, transport, or otherwise convey any refuse or hazardous or industrial waste within the town unless the same is contained in covered receptacles or is otherwise secured either to or within the vehicle so that the waste matter does not fall or blow off or out of the vehicle hauling the same.

    (c)

    No burning of solid waste shall be allowed, except organic waste from plants grown or originating on the property of the owner.

    (d)

    No person shall turn over or upset the contents of any waste container on any street, sidewalk, or other public place, nor shall any person throw or scatter solid waste, or cause the same to be thrown or scattered in any street or public place.

    (e)

    Public waste containers placed on sidewalks, streets, parks, and other public places, are for the sole purpose of waste incidental to the uses in the places and not for the disposal of waste from any residential or business place.

    (f)

    All commercial establishments which sell or provide food are required to collect and dispose of food generated grease separately from refuse, recyclables and wastewater. Grease is to be collected in a leak-proof container kept inside or outside the establishment.

    (Comp. Ords., § 9.11)

(Comp. Ords., § 9.11)