Chapter 7.64 LITTER

7.64.010 Depositing prohibited.

7.64.020 Hauling--Vehicles to be covered.

7.64.030 Depositing of landscape waste--Prohibited--Violation--Penalty.

7.64.010 Depositing prohibited.

(a) It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, in person or by his agent, employee or servant, to cast, throw, sweep, sift or deposit in any manner in or upon any public way or other public place in the village of Westchester, or any river, canal, public water, drain, sewer or receiving basin within the jurisdiction of the village of Westchester, any kind of dirt, rubbish, waste article, thing or substance whatsoever, whether liquid or solid. Nor shall any person, firm or corporation cast, throw, sweep, sift or deposit any of the aforementioned items anywhere within the jurisdiction of the village of Westchester in such manner that it may be carried or deposited, in whole or in part, by the action of the sun, wind, rain or snow, into any of the aforementioned places.
(b) Provided, that this section shall not apply to the deposit of material under a permit authorized by any ordinance of the village of Westchester; or to goods, wares or merchandise deposited upon any public way or other public place temporarily, in the necessary course of trade, and removed therefrom within two hours after being so deposited; or to articles or things deposited in or conducted into the village sewer system through lawful drains in accordance with the ordinances of the village relating thereto. (Ord. 72-812 § 1, 1972)

7.64.020 Hauling--Vehicles to be covered.

It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, in person or by his or its agent, employee or servant, to use any vehicle to haul any kind of dirt, rubbish, waste articles or things or substance, whether liquid or solid, unless such vehicle is covered to prevent any part of its load from spilling or dropping at all times while such vehicle is in motion on any street or alley in the village, except that while such vehicle is on any street it shall be covered at all times except while actually being loaded or unloaded; provided, however, that the requirements herein for covering such vehicles shall not apply to vehicles carrying brush cuttings, tree trimmings, branches, logs and similar waste material, if such matter is securely lashed to such vehicle to prevent spilling or dropping as aforesaid. (Ord. 72-812 § 2, 1972)

7.64.030 Depositing of landscape waste--Prohibited--Violation--Penalty.

(a) It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, in person or by his agent, employee or servant, to cast, throw, sweep or deposit in any manner in or upon any public street or other public place in the village, any kind of dirt, rubbish, landscape waste or waste article, thing or substance whatsoever. Nor shall any person, firm or corporation cast, throw, sweep or deposit any of the aforementioned items anywhere within the jurisdiction of the village in such manner that it may be carried or deposited, in whole or in part, by the action of the sun, wind, rain or snow, into any of the aforementioned places.
(b) Any person, firm or corporation convicted of any violation of the provisions of this section shall be fined not less than twenty-five dollars, nor more than two hundred fifty dollars, for each offense. (Ord. 90-1294 §§ 1, 2, 1990)