§ 74-6. Preparation of recyclable material for collection.

All recyclable material placed in accordance with this chapter for collection in a public right-of-way shall be prepared as follows:

A. 

Recyclable material shall be placed in recycling containers as follows:

(1) 

Newspapers shall be placed in recycling containers or placed in paper bags.

(2) 

Corrugated cardboard shall be flattened and securely tied in bundles weighing not more than fifty (50) pounds. All tape, staples and strappings shall be removed, and sections shall be broken into pieces not larger than three by three (3 x 3) feet.

(3) 

Cans, glass containers and plastic containers shall be rinsed of the original contents. Caps and rings shall be removed from glass containers.

(4) 

No materials other than recyclable material prepared in accordance with this chapter shall be placed in a recycling container.

(5) 

The Village Board of Trustees may, by Board resolution, change the recycling items, based on market conditions. A complete list of acceptable materials is available at the Village Clerk's office.

(6) 

All materials placed in the green recycling box shall be secured in such a manner as to prevent scattering of the contents.

(7) 

In the event that the village-provided green box is damaged or destroyed, replacement or additional green boxes will be available from the Village Clerk at a cost to be established by resolution of the Board of Trustees.

(8) 

Recyclable materials shall not be commingled with other solid waste during collection, transportation or storage following collection.

(9) 

Collectors collecting residential, commercial and/or institutional municipal solid waste generated within the Village of Williamsville shall refuse to collect municipal solid waste from any person or party who has clearly failed to source-separate the recyclable materials and/or who has not properly prepared the recyclable materials to the specifications of the collector. A written explanation shall be provided to the person or party of the reason for the refusal of collection of the materials by the collector.

(10) 

Recycling containers which have been distributed free of charge to village residents remain the property of the Village of Williamsville and are not to be removed from the premises.

B. 

Leaves, brush and tree parts.

(1) 

During the months of October, November and December, leaves may be placed in piles not exceeding six (6) feet in diameter, at the curb or pavement line, but shall not be placed on the paved portion or any street. At all other times of the year, leaves and similar material must be suitably bagged or placed in an appropriate container.

(2) 

Tree logs larger than four (4) inches in diameter shall be cut to a length not to exceed two (2) feet and placed at the curb for collection.

(3) 

Tree branches not exceeding four (4) inches in diameter shall be cut to a length not to exceed six (6) feet and placed at the curb for collection with the butt ends of the branches facing the same direction.

(4) 

Tree trimmings, shrubs or vines not exceeding one-half (1/2) inch in diameter shall be cut and placed in suitable containers or bags and placed at the curb for collection. In no event shall any container or bag exceed sixty-five (65) pounds in weight.

(5) 

Holiday trees may be placed at the curbline or pavement line for collection in December and January without being cut and bundled as otherwise herein required.