Chapter 8.30
RESIDENTIAL YARD WASTE
Sections:
8.30.020 Collection limitations.
8.30.030 Chapter implementation.
8.30.010 Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the meaning hereinafter provided:
(1) “Solid waste” as used herein, means and includes all garbage, rubbish, trash, refuse, debris, scrap, waste materials, and discarded materials of all types whatsoever, except the following:
(a) Hazardous waste;
(b) Recyclable materials; and
(c) Yard waste.
(2) “Yard waste” as used herein, means and includes materials such as sod, grass, weeds, flowers, as well as branches and prunings less than four inches in diameter. It excludes food waste, plastics and synthetic fibers, lumber, any wood or tree limbs over four inches in diameter or five feet in length, and soil contaminated with hazardous waste. [Ord. 236 § 1, 1990]
8.30.020 Collection limitations.
The deposit of yard waste in solid waste containers or recycling containers for collection by licensed collection service is prohibited. No solid waste, nor recyclable material that is mixed with yard waste, will be collected by licensed collection service. Yard waste will only be collected by collection service if the yard waste is separated and contained in approved containers or bundled in an approved manner and the resident is participating in the town’s yard waste collection program. [Ord. 236 § 2, 1990]
8.30.030 Chapter implementation.
The mayor or her designee is authorized and directed to take all action necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter, including the amendment of any solid waste, recycling or yard waste agreement necessary to achieve the purposes of this chapter and to modify or establish new rules for the collection of solid waste, recyclable materials or yard waste. [Ord. 236 § 4, 1990]
8.30.040 Violation – Penalty.
Violation of HPMC 8.30.020 shall constitute an infraction punishable by a fine not to exceed $100.00. [Ord. 236 § 3, 1990]