§ 6-1. Declaration of policy.

The accumulation, collection, removal and disposal of refuse must be controlled by this municipality for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. It is consequently found and declared that:

(a)

The City of Shelton is authorized by law to regulate the disposition of "refuse" generated within its boundaries and to collect a charge therefore and to license "refuse collectors".

(b)

This article is adopted pursuant to the authority granted to the municipality by Connecticut General Statutes Section 22a-220a which authorizes the city to designate the area where refuse generated within its boundaries shall be disposed.

(c)

The public health, safety and welfare of this municipality will be best served by requiring the delivery of acceptable solid waste generated within the city limits and collected by "refuse collectors" licensed by the city to facilities designated by the city for processing into products which have an economic value.

(d)

Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 22a-226d(b), any police officer and any other person so authorized by the chief executive officer may issue a citation to any person who commits a violation under (1) subsection (a) of Section 22a-250, (2) subsection (f) of Section 22a-220, (3) subsection (f) of Section 22a-220a, (4) subsection (i) of Section 22a-220a. Each day a violation persists shall constitute a separate offense. This penalty shall be in addition to any civil penalties applicable under Connecticut General Statutes Section 22a-220a(i). Three (3) citations in one (1) year may result in the revocation of any permits, certificates and/or licenses issued by the city.

(Ord. No. 866, 8-9-12)