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Chapter 8 – Public Works

2. Plastic Containers. Plastic milk jugs and other containers with recyclable
number codes 1, 2, 3 and 5, rinsed thoroughly. Discard covers, lids and
rings. Remove any polystyrene or plastic label/wrap. No plastic bags or
egg cartons.

3. Aluminum. Rinse out thoroughly. Any articles, such as TV dinner trays,
foil wrap, potpie pans and aluminum cans.

4. Tin. Includes steel containers or combination steel and aluminum (bi-
metal) containers. Thoroughly rinsed and crushed.

5. Newsprint. Bundled or stacked in paper bags or tied securely in
manageable bundles. Newsprint shall be kept separate from other
recyclable materials.

6. Magazines, Catalogs. Bundled or stacked in paper bags or tied securely
in manageable bundles. Magazines and catalogs shall be kept separate
from other recyclables.

7. Corrugated cardboard. Large quantities shall be bundled or cut up and
placed in a cardboard box. No chipboard, such as cereal, cake or
detergent boxes or 12 pack cartons. Cardboard shall be kept separate
from other recyclables.

8. Waste Oil Disposal. Waste oil is banned from landfills and may not be
placed in waste containers. Waste oil may be disposed of by dumping it
into either of the tanks marked “Waste Oil” located behind the Village
garage (Michigan Ave.). No containers may be left at site.

(e) General Prohibition. No recyclables shall be disposed of at the Village drop-
off center in any manner other than as prescribed in this subsection.

8.22 RECYCLING. (Cr. #094-38)

(1) TITLE. This section shall be referred to as the Village of Sturtevant Recycling
Ordinance.

(2) PURPOSE. The purpose of this ordinance is to promote recycling, composting and
resource recovery through the administration of an effective recycling program, as
provided in §287.11, Wis. Stats., and Ch. NR 544, Wis. Adm. Code.

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