Recycling

Recycling Contacts:

Local Recycling Collection Sites: (Greg Ison)

Why Recycle:

* Conserves Natural Resources
* Saves Energy
* Reduces Litter
* Reduces Waste, Saves Landfill Space

Laws for individuals and families with garbage pickup:

* All persons must place their garbage in airtight, flytight and waterproof containers, with tight-fitting covers, and they shall at all times be kept covered.
* Cardboard cartons and panels are required to be flattened and bundled securely in packages not to exceed 50 pounds.
* Containers must have a capacity of not exceeding 20 gallons, have handles and a large top, and no person shall have more than 2 such cans. Trash can be placed in the same container, however, a separate container may be used, but it must be metal construction. A cover is not mandatory for the trash container.
* All yard waste and solid waste (garbage and trash) must be separated before being placed out for collections. Yard waste may not be commingled with solid waste and may not contain plastic or other non-biodegradable products.
* Garbage and trash containers for residences shall be placed at the curbline in front of such premises or at the curb at side of residences, or in alley, provided such residence is located adjacent to a side street or alley.
* No garbage or trash containers may remain on the street or alley except on collection dates. The containers must be removed from the street no later than the same day as pickup day.
* After containers have been emptied, the containers must be removed to the rear or side of the residence and in no case shall the containers remain in the front yard of the residence.

Laws concerning property apperance:

* It is unlawful for the owner, occupant or person having control or management of any land within the city of Danville to permit a public nuisance, health hazard or source of filth to develop thereon through the accumulation of rubbish, the excessive growth of weeds or grass or the keeping of any other nuisance.
* Each owner of the property in the city, abutting upon a public street, avenue, alley, or other public thoroughfare, shall keep clean and free of uncut grass, weeds, or other growth, except shade trees, the grass plot between the sidewalk and the curb line along his premises where sidewalks are constructed, and, where pavements or sidewalks are not constructed, the owner of abutting property shall be and is hereby required to keep the public street, avenue, alley, or thoroughfare free from such growth for a distance not exceeding twelve feet in front of and adjoining this property line.
* Weeds, grass and other growth shall during the growing season from April 1-November 1 each year be kept cut as close to the earth at all times as may be necessary to keep same not more than 12 inches high.

Laws concerning businesses:

* No person operating a store, restaurant, or hotel shall discard garbage or trash unless place in containers, or dispose of boxes, paper, cans or other materials at the rear or side of their establishment except when same is ready to be hauled away.
* No trash, papers, boxes or other materials shall be burned in the business section of the city either behind or at the side of any business house.
* Collection for business houses shall be made from the rear of the premises where possible

Laws concerning abandoned, junked and inoperative motor vehicles and appliances:

* Junked Appliances shall mean any unit, or part therein of machinery, furniture or equipment, whether functional or ornamental, and whether mechanical or powered by some source of energy or not, including, but not limited to, stoves, refrigerators, television sets, beds, lamps, tools, objects of art, etc.; the condition of which is one of the following: wrecked, dismantled, partially dismantled, inoperative, abandoned, or discarded.
* Junked motor vehicles shall mean any contrivance, or parts thereof, propelled by power and used for transportation of persons or property on public streets and highways, the condition of which is one of the following: wrecked, dismantled, partially dismantled, inoperative, abandoned, or discarded.
* The presence of any junked motor vehicle or appliance on public property on on any private lot, tact or parcel of land or portion thereon, occupied or unoccupied, improved or unimproved, within the city, shall be deemed a public nuisance and shall further be considered rubbish or refuse (see laws above concerning Property Appearance)
* This section does not apply to any motor vehicle or appliance in an enclosed building; any motor vehicle or appliance on the premises of a business enterprise operated in a lawful manner, when necessary to the operation of such business enterprise; or any motor vehicle or appliance on property occupied and used for repair, reconditioning and remodeling of motor vehicles or appliances in conformance with the zoning article of the city.

What is a hazardous household waste?

A product whose use or disposal may be a danger to the health of humans or the environment is labeled as a household hazardous product. On average, a home can have 100 to 200 household hazardous products. Many times, these products will be labeled with the words DANGER, POISON, WARNING, or CAUTION. Other words on labels of household produts that should send up a red flag are TOXIC, FLAMMABLE, CORROSIVE, and EXPLOSIVE.

Some tips on safe use of Household Hazardous Waste are:

* Keep leftover product in original containers and store in a safe, dry place away from heat or flames
* Keep containers dry to prevent corrosion. If the container starts to corrode, place it in a plastic bucket with a tight fitting lid, then pack with clay-based kitty litter.
* Keep labels intact.
* Do not use pesticides over ten years old because they may be banned.
* Think about what you are buying and if you really need it. Buy the minimum amount required to finish what you are doing and read labels to find a less hazardous substitute for the product. Share unused portions instead of dumping them. Also, do not burn or buy the products or their containers.