We have received a number of complaints recently, such as:
trash and recycle cans left out at the curb all the time - not just put out for trash day
trash not put in trash cans with lids (sometimes not even in bags) - which leads to crows picking through and making a mess, trash blowing all over the neighborhood
compost piles with no coverings - which leads to crows picking out items and dropping in other yards
ATTACHED is an information sheet on how to help limit the crows from getting into your trash and/or compost piles. Please read and share.
In addition, we will be asking local code enforcement and operations to review specific issues as complaints are received. Please review Ordinance #441 in detail.
Some areas to specifically be aware of in the ordinance are:(summarized)
Definitions:
refuse - garbage, rubbish and riffraff
riffraff - all waste material other than garbage
Section 102 - 8: NO waste and recyclables may be set out more than 24 hours prior to pickup
Section 103 - all households shall provide individual containers with tightly fitting covers and all municipal waste shall be bagged
Section 104 - Nor shall municipal waste and recyclables be permitted to accumulate on any private property, but shall be disposed of through municipal collection as not to be a menace or nuisance to public health, sanitation, cleanliness or safety
Section 107 - Prohibited acts - is shall be unlawful for any person to allow any accumulation of refuse on any premises in the borough, any unauthorized accumulation of refuse on any premised is hereby declared to be a nuisance and is prohibited. Failure to remove unauthorized accumulations of refuse within 7 days of notification will be deemed a violation
Section 108 - Penalties - any person who violates, upon conviction can be sentenced to pay a fine of anywhere from $25 to $600, or subject to imprisonment. Each day that the violation exists constitutes a separate offense.
Our goal is to keep our town clean and sanitary. We are proud of North Catasauqua and hope you will help us continue to be a great place to live!
Thanks!!