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9.0: LITTER

9.1: Any licensed hauler servicing a residence shall collect all waste that has been left out to be picked up, including any items that may not be in containers, destruction of containers by animals, or other litter generated in connection with the waste disposal service.  Any acceptable waste, once picked up at curbside, becomes the property of the hauler.

Any resident or business putting unacceptable waste or unacceptably contained waste out for collection shall remove the waste within 24 hours of notification by the Town or shall be subject to a fine imposed by the Board of Selectmen in accordance with Section 10.

9.2: Acceptable containers: In connection with the curbside waste collection service provided by the Town, the following containers shall be acceptable:

Cans or containers having handles, with a capacity not exceeding 35 gallons.  Such cans or containers shall be tapered so that the diameter of the top is larger than the diameter of the bottom.  They must have mechanically locking covers (friction or catching covers).  The contents plus the container must not exceed forty (40) pounds.  All containers are to be identified with either the family surname or with the street name and house number.

Unacceptable containers shall include paper bags, plastic bags (usage inside proper containers is approved), cardboard boxes, and 55 gallon drums.  Loose or bundled waste is not acceptable.  All containers must be in good condition.  It is the responsibility of the hauler to determine the acceptability of containers.  Unacceptable containers will not be collected, or if not in good condition, may be removed with the trash.

Any person or business putting waste out for curbside collection earlier than 4:00 PM the day prior to scheduled collection or failing to remove their containers from curb-side within 24 hours of pick-up shall be subject to a fine imposed by the Board of Selectmen as stated in the Solid Waste Ordinance, Article VI, 6.1 (Fines and Penalties).

9.3: Five (5) containers per residence are the limit allowed for weekly curbside pick-up.