Solid Waste Regulations

 

SECTION III          GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

 

A.   The facilities may be used ONLY by residents and residential property owners of the Town of Bristol, for the disposal of acceptable solid waste generated within the Town of Bristol.   Disposal of refuse from another locality is a violation.

 

B.    Attendants shall have the authority to refuse the use of the facilities to any person who violates these regulations, misuses the facilities or fails to comply with the lawful directions of the attendant.    Failure to follow the requests or instructions of the attendant is a violation.

 

C.   Acceptable solid waste may be disposed at the facilities only during posted operating hours.   Leaving waste outside of the area when the facility is closed is a violation.

 

D.    Acceptable solid waste shall be deposited only in the appropriate disposal area or container as directed by the attendant on duty.  The disposal of any waste in unauthorized areas is prohibited.   Disposal of unauthorized or prohibited waste is a violation.

 

E.    All loads delivered to the facilities shall be covered or otherwise suitably contained (i.e., in plastic bags, barrels, etc.) to prevent littering.

 

F.     VIOLATIONS.    Violations of any of the above provisions shall be subject to a fine of no less than $50.00 per occurrence and up to a maximum of $3,000 per RSA 149-M:17.

 

 

 

SECTION IV.          PERMIT

 

A permit shall be required for the disposal of waste at the solid waste facilities.  No person shall dispose of any waste at the facilities without a permit.   The permits are to be permanently affixed to the lower right front windshield on the vehicle of the person authorized to use the facility.   Permit fees are listed in Appendix A and Appendix B of this ordinance.              

 

 

 

A.   RESIDENT PERMIT

Residential permits may be issued to any resident or property owner with a home in the Town of Bristol.  Residential permits may be used to dispose of solid waste generated within the Town of Bristol only.  Suitable proof of residence and/or personal residential property ownership shall be required for the issuance of a permit.  Use of the Bristol solid waste facilities without a permit or disposal of solid waste from other cities or towns shall be a violation.  It is also a violation to allow someone who is not a resident of the Town of Bristol to use your permit.

 

Demolition debris from private residents will be limited to amounts not to exceed 2 cubic yards per day.   This debris will be accepted only at the “lower” section of the facility.  Disposal is subject to the current fee schedule.

 

 

B.   COMMERCIAL PERMIT

Commercial permits may be issued to businesses and campgrounds located in the Town of Bristol for the disposal of acceptable wastes generated by that business.    It is a violation to allow someone else to use your Commercial permit or to dispose of non-Bristol solid waste.  Commercial permit holders may be subject to periodic verification of materials being disposed from Bristol businesses and residences.  

 

 

 

C.   TEMPORARY PERMIT

Contractors may be issued a temporary permit for the disposal of waste generated by work done within the Town of Bristol.  Documentation of the Building Permit issued by the Town of Bristol shall be required for the issuance of a temporary permit.   Temporary permits shall be valid for no longer than 21 days.  The Town will not accept hazardous or non-permitted waste.  It is a violation to use a Temporary Bristol Permit to dispose of solid waste not generated within the Town of Bristol or to allow a non-resident to use the permit.  In order to obtain a Temporary Permit and to use the Solid Waste Facility for construction debris, a signed and approved Affidavit for Commercial Contractors must be obtained from the Town prior to hauling any waste.

 

 

D.   VISITOR PERMIT           

Visitor permits may be issued to persons visiting the Town of Bristol for periods longer than two weeks.   Suitable proof of lodging in the Town of Bristol shall be required for the issuance of a temporary permit.   A temporary permit shall not be valid for longer than two weeks.   It is the responsibility of the property owner to arrange for the acceptable disposal of solid waste materials.

 

 

E.    VIOLATIONS         

Per RSA 149-M:17, violations of any of these provisions shall be subject to a fine of no less than $50.00 per occurrence and up to a maximum of $ 3,000 per occurrence.

 

Amendment proposed by the Board of Selectmen July, 2004

Public Hearing September 9, 2004

Work Session September 15, 2004

Adopted September 16, 2004

Effective as of October 1, 2004

Readopted February 3, 2005 with fee schedule