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Sec. 24-1. - Definitions.#
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Compost means the material generated as the final product of the composting process.
Composting means the process of accelerated biodegradation and stabilization of organic material under controlled conditions.
Director means the director of the department of public works for the town.
E-waste means computers, computer components and other electronic products containing circuit boards and/or CRT, cellular phones, televisions, stereos, compact disc/DVD players, mercury and PCB (polychlorinated biphenyls) containing components, cadmium containing rechargeable batteries and microwaves. "E-waste" does not include nonhazardous wastes such as nickel-ion or alkaline batteries, copper wires unless it is contaminated with hazardous heavy metals or chemicals, or mercury thermometers or PCB-containing florescent bulbs.
Recyclable materials (mixed recyclable materials) means certain materials that are required to be separated from municipal solid waste for processing as specified by Rhode Island General Law (hereinafter "RIGL"), Tit. 23, Chs. 18.8, 18.9 and 19, as established by the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (hereinafter "RIRRC") and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (hereinafter "RIDEM"). The materials to be included may change from time to time depending upon new technologies, economic conditions, waste stream characteristics, environmental effects, or mutual agreement between the state and municipalities.
Solid waste means garbage, refuse, rubbish, and other discarded solid materials generated by residential, institution, commercial, industrial and agricultural sources but not including solids or dissolved material in domestic sewage or sewage sludge, nor hazardous waste as defined in the Hazardous Waste Management Act, RIGL Ch. 19.1.
White goods means major kitchen or laundry appliances, regardless of color, including but not limited to stoves, washers, refrigerators, and dryers. Nothing in this definition shall waive compliance with the rules and regulations for generation, transportation, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste.
(Code 1972, § 17-1; Ord. No. 2015-17, 10-21-15)
Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 24-2. - Authority and administration.#
(a)
The director shall oversee the implementation of this chapter.
(b)
The director shall collect all fees provided for under this article and shall promptly remit collection fees to the town's finance director.
(Ord. No. 2015-17, 10-21-15)
Sec. 24-3. - Authority vested in the director to promulgate rules and regulations.#
Authority shall be vested in the director to promulgate and publish rules and regulations to effectuate the objectives and requirements of this chapter, including but not limited to governing the town transfer station operations, establishing hours of operation, defining of the types of materials which may be deposited in the town transfer station operations, controlling issuance of permits, and setting standards as to identification of those seeking permits and access to the town transfer station operations, curbside pickup, and mandatory recycling.
(Ord. No. 2015-17, 10-21-15)
Sec. 24-4. - Amendment of rules and regulations.#
Any enactments or amendments to the rules and regulations shall be sent to the town council for review and shall be placed on the agenda of a regular town council meeting, as a consent agenda item, and shall not take effect until after said meeting. The town council, by motion, may reject in part or in whole such amendments to the rules and regulations.
(Ord. No. 2015-17, 10-21-15)
Sec. 24-5. - Penalty for violation of chapter and enforcement.#
Any person or corporation, whether as principal, agent, employee or otherwise, who violates or is the owner of property in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, shall be required to remove the violation as soon as practicable and issued a warning for the first offense, and fined up to $25.00 for a second offense, up to $100.00 for a third offense, and up to $500.00 for each and every offense thereafter. Such fines to be paid to the town. Each day of the existence of any violation shall be deemed a separate offense. The director shall have the authority to enforce this chapter, to notify the party of the offending violation, and to levy such fines, with appeal thereupon to the municipal court.
(Code 1972, § 17-20; Ord. No. 2000-07, 3-29-00; Ord. No. 2015-17, 10-21-15)
Sec. 24-6. - Fees and charges.#
All fees and charges for town transfer station permits and operations, and any other waste disposal related products and services shall be established by town council resolution and administered by the department of public works.
(Ord. No. 2016-09, 6-15-16)