§ 825.45. Unauthorized Confiscation of Certain Recyclables.

Except for authorized employees or agents of a municipality; or authorized employees or agents of haulers or recyclables brokers licensed by the Westchester County Solid Waste Commission utilized by a waste generator to collect recyclables pursuant to a written service contract required by section 826-a.402 of the Laws of Westchester County, it shall be unlawful for any person to remove and transport by motor vehicle any amount of recyclable paper, cardboard, and/or commingled plastic/glass/metals that have been placed in the location designated for recyclables collection for collection or removal by such municipality or licensed hauler or recyclables broker. This section shall not apply to the removal or transport of: (1) cardboard, if for personal use; and (2) bulk metals or other types of used household/consumer goods.

(Added by L.L. No. 8-2008, § 3)