§ 8.44.120. Preparation and collection of recyclable materials.

A.

Except as otherwise directed by the village board, occupants of single-family and two to four-unit residences shall do the following for the preparation and collection of specified recyclable materials (aluminum cans, container glass, corrugated cardboard, mixed papers, newspapers, #1 and #2 plastic and bi-metal containers):

1.

Aluminum cans shall be empty and means and includes used beverage cans only.

2.

Container glass must be cleaned. Labels can remain on glass. Glass should not be broken. Glass does not include ceramic cups, dishes, ovenware, plate glass, safety and window glass, heat resistant glass such as Pyrex, lead-based glass such as crystal, or TV tubes.

3.

Corrugated cardboard shall be clean, and must be flattened and bundled in bundles. Does include waxed cardboard or "chipboard" such as cereal boxes, shoe boxes and similar materials.

4.

Mixed papers shall be bundled in bundles or placed in a brown paper grocery bag. Includes all grades of papers: including white, colored, ledger, shiny, coated, carbonless or NCR papers; envelopes, including windowed, labeled, and craft; magazines, phone books, computer printout paper, glued pads and tablets, file folders, keypunch cards, post-it notes, spiral notebooks, cereal boxes, shoe boxes, etc. Can include paper clips and staples. Does not include hand towels or other paper products from restrooms, or soiled napkins and paper plates. Also does not include carbon paper, cellophane, or any waxed paper.

5.

Newspaper shall be bundled in bundles or placed in a brown paper grocery bag. Includes newspaper and newspaper advertisements only. Does include catalogues, magazines, cardboard or other paper products.

6.

Plastic bottles #1 and #2 shall be clearly marked with the recycling emblem, encircling the #1 (PET and PETE) or the #2 (HDPE). Does not include motor oil bottles, even if they are labeled #1 or #2. Caps must be removed. Labels can remain on plastic. Clean and flatten all bottles.

7.

Tin cans shall be clean. Includes tin-coated metal cans and steel containers.

B.

The village or its authorized collector has the right to reject any recyclable material that is not prepared according to the specifications of subsection (A)(2) through (A)(7) of this section, or in education materials provided by the contractor or the village to the service recipients. Materials may also be rejected if not separated from solid waste, placed properly for deposit, or are not designated recyclable materials for deposit.

(Ord. 2004-02 § 4 (part); prior code § 8-4-12)