§ 97-1. General regulations.

A. 

The City adopts the following regulations in accordance with the provisions and requirements of RSA 149-M:17 as the same may be revised from time to time:

(1) 

A solid waste hierarchy of disposal practices has been established for solid waste operations within the City of Lebanon to include (in order of priority):

(a) 

Source reduction.

(b) 

Reuse.

(c) 

Recycling.

(d) 

Composting.

(e) 

Landfilling.

(2) 

All solid waste management activities shall be under the direction of the Public Works Director or designee and performed in accordance with New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Administrative Rules.

(3) 

The Public Works Director or designee is hereby authorized to establish administrative policies subject to the approval of the City Manager for the effective administration of this chapter.

(4) 

The Lebanon Solid Waste Facility (landfill and recycling center) will operate on a schedule as determined by the Public Works Director.

B. 

The following shall be the general rules and regulations for use of the Municipal Solid Waste Facility:

(1) 

Only authorized landfill users are permitted to dispose of refuse at the solid waste facility.

(2) 

No person is allowed to scavenge on the property of the solid waste facility.

(3) 

All children under the age of 12 must be supervised by a parent or guardian.

(4) 

No person is allowed to smoke on the solid waste facility property. This is in accordance with the City of Lebanon's prohibition of smoking on public property.

(5) 

Any person bringing or allowing a pet on the property of the facility must be in control of their pets at all times while on the property.

(6) 

Any person using the facility may only deposit refuse in areas designated by DPW staff.

(7) 

Any person using the facility must comply with directions provided by DPW staff.

(8) 

Solid Waste Division staff operating heavy equipment have the right-of-way on the Solid Waste Facility grounds.

(9) 

The speed limit at the Lebanon Solid Waste Facility is 20 miles per hour.

C. 

Curbside containers; removal after pickup; cleanup of debris.

(1) 

Curbside refuse containers and/or recycling containers, once emptied, must be removed by the owner from the public way within 24 hours.

(2) 

Any debris strewn by animals, wind, or other cause shall be cleaned up by the owner within 24 hours. Private contractors will be responsible for any debris they drop or spill on the ground and shall clean it up before moving on to the next stop.