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 Wharton
 Code of Ordinances
 Part II. General Legislation
 Chapter 264. Solid Waste

  § 264-16. Separation and placing for removal; containers.  

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  • The occupant or owner of any building within the Borough who shall place for disposal, removal or collection the following items shall do so in strict conformity with the following regulations:
    A. 
    Newspapers and magazines shall be bundled separately and secured in bundles not to exceed 50 pounds per single bundle.
    B. 
    Glass shall be contained in suitable occupant- or owner-supplied container. Said items shall be washed out with no lids on them.
    C. 
    Aluminum shall be contained in suitable occupant- or owner-supplied container. Said items shall be washed out.
    D. 
    Corrugated cardboard shall be broken down and bundled separately and secured in bundles not to exceed 50 pounds per bundle and shall not be contained in plastic bags.
    E. 
    Tires without rims will be picked up at curbside with proper stickers purchased from the Borough Hall. Sticker cost shall be $3 for the first tire and $2 for every tire thereafter, provided the stickers are purchased at the same time. For handicapped persons and senior citizens (over age 62), there is no charge for the stickers.
    F. 
    Other items shall be picked up by the Borough only when the proper sticker is displayed. The sticker shall be purchased from the Borough Hall at the cost set forth below. Senior citizens and handicapped persons will not be subject to the costs, provided they submit to the Borough Clerk proof that they are 62 years or over and/or are handicapped. The cost will be waived, provided the stickers are used for their primary residence only. Stickers obtained for commercial or rental property must be purchased as set forth below, regardless of age or handicapped.
    (1) 
    The cost of all stickers shall be $10. Items that need stickers shall include, but are not limited to, washers, dryers, appliances, box springs, mattresses, furniture or any similar items. Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners will be removed, provided that the freon is removed in accordance with state laws and the proper sticker adhered to the item.
    (2) 
    The Borough has the right to sell or issue a limit of four stickers at a time to any one person.
    (3) 
    The Council may, by resolution, grant other exceptions.
    G. 
    Plastic bottles and tin cans shall be contained in suitable occupant- or owner-supplied containers. Said items shall be washed out.