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PART II GENERAL LEGISLATION: Chapter 127, RECYCLING

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Township of Abington 3-13-1986 by Ord. No. 1605. Amendments noted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES

Garbage, rubbish and refuse -- See Ch. 92.

127-1. Purpose.

The reduction of the amount of solid waste and conservation of recyclable materials is an important public concern because of the growing problem of solid waste disposal and its impact on the environment. The collection of used or old newspaper for recycling from residences in the township will serve the general public interest and will result in a financial advantage to the residents and taxpayers of the township by reason of the income realized from the sale of these recyclable materials. It is vital that regulation of this collection be established to ensure that private interests are not promoted to the disadvantage of the residents and taxpayers of the township, as well as to encourage the fullest possible citizen participation in the program.

127-2. Definitions.

Unless the context indicates otherwise, the following words and phrases shall be construed throughout this chapter to have the following meanings:

NEWSPAPER -- Paper of the type commonly referred to as "newsprint" and distributed at stated intervals, usually daily or weekly, having printed thereon news and opinions and containing advertisements and other matters of public interest.

PERSON -- Includes a lessee as well as an owner of a residence, and includes a person, firm or corporation which owns a residence.

RESIDENCE -- Any single-family or multifamily dwelling from which the township collects solid waste.

SOLID WASTE -- All garbage and refuse normally placed by a resident for regular collection by the township.

TOWNSHIP -- The Township of Abington.

127-3. Newspaper recycling program established.

There is hereby established a program for the separate collection of used or old newspaper from the residences in the township for hauling and resale by the township for the purpose of recycling. The collection shall be made according to schedule.

127-4. Separation and collection.

A. All persons who are residents of the township shall separate used or old newspaper from all other solid waste produced at their respective residences, and they shall separately bundle the newspaper for collection. The newspaper shall be tied or otherwise secured by such residents in bundles which shall not exceed 25 pounds in weight. Paper may also be placed in brown paper shopping bags.

B. Such residents shall place the bundled newspaper at the curb or street side of their respective residences, or at their otherwise authorized usual solid waste collection point, for collection by the township. The township reserves the right not to collect solid waste containing newspaper.

127-5. Ownership of newspaper placed for collection.

All old or used newspaper placed by residents as aforesaid for collection by the township shall be the property of the township from the time of such placement.

127-6. Unauthorized collection prohibited.

It shall be a violation of this chapter for any person, firm or corporation, other than the township or a contractor selected to act for the township, to collect old or used newspaper placed as aforesaid, unless such person, firm or corporation has prior written permission to make such collection.

127-7. Violations and penalties.

Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate this chapter shall be liable on conviction thereof to a fine or penalty of not more than $300 for each and every offense. Such fine or penalty shall be collected as like fines or penalties are now by law collected.