§ 377-27. Collection by unauthorized persons., Article II. Recycling, Chapter 377. Solid Waste, Part II. General Legislation, Code of Ordinances, Walnutport

From the time of placement of recyclables at the curb or in recycling shelters for collection in accordance with the terms hereof, items shall be and become the property of the Borough of Walnutport. It shall be a violation of this article for any person unauthorized by the Borough to collect or pick up, or cause to be collected or picked up, any such items. Any and each such collection in violation hereof from one or more locations shall constitute a separate and distinct offense punishable as hereinafter provided.

It shall be unlawful for a person to collect, remove or dispose of recyclables as defined in § 377-22. The Borough Council, or its agent, is empowered to designate the day(s) of the month on which recyclables shall be collected, removed and disposed of from a particular area.

It shall be unlawful for a person to collect, remove or dispose of any recyclables which were placed in a recycling container for collection by the Borough-designated waste hauler which were not owned by the person prior to placement of the recyclables curbside.