§ 46-5. Curbside program established.

A. 

Upon the effective date of this chapter, there is established within existing garbage districts in the Town a program ("curbside program") for separate collection of newspaper from all non-physically-disabled residents of the districts. Said curbside program shall apply to multiresidential complexes in accordance with § 46-7 of this chapter and to commercial, industrial and institutional establishments in accordance with § 46-9 of this chapter.

B. 

Collection of newspaper pursuant to the curbside program established by this section shall be made once each week. Collection shall occur in accordance with a schedule advertised by the Town.

C. 

The curbside program established pursuant to this section shall apply to any new garbage district in the Town immediately upon the formation of such district and shall also be applied to other geographic areas within the Town designated by resolution of the Town Board at all times 30 days after enactment of the resolution and publication of notice in a newspaper of general circulation within the Town.

D. 

Expansion of program.

(1) 

The Town Board, by resolution, may expand the curbside program to include, in addition to newspaper, the collection in separate containers, bundles or packages, as appropriate, of one or more of the following designated recyclable materials:

(a) 

Paper;

(b) 

Cardboard;

(c) 

Commingled glass, cans and plastic containers;

(d) 

Vegetative yard waste;

(e) 

Other recyclable materials as designated by resolution of the Town Board.

(2) 

Said expanded curbside program shall be established at all times 30 days after designation and publication of notice in an official newspaper of the Town or a newspaper of general circulation within the Town. Said expanded curbside program shall apply to multiresidential complexes in accordance with § 46-7 of this chapter and to commercial, industrial and institutional establishments in accordance with § 46-9 of this chapter.

E. 

Collection of designated recyclable materials added to the curbside program pursuant to Subsection D above shall be made once each week. Collection shall occur in accordance with a schedule advertised by the Town.

F. 

All residents of the Town within the areas serviced by the curbside programs established pursuant to this section shall, upon the applicable effective date, source separate newspaper and other designated recyclables and, in the manner designated by the Commissioner pursuant to § 46-6 of this chapter and on the date specified for collection by the schedule published by the Town, place them at the side of the road fronting their residences or at such other location at or near the residence agreeable to the person who is collecting the material.