Wisconsin Legislature: Chapter Trans 269

Ch. Trans 269 NoteNote: Chapter Trans 269 as it existed on December 31, 1990 was repealed and a new Chapter Trans 269 was created effective January 1, 1991.

Trans 269.01Trans 269.01 Purpose and scope. The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards and procedures for the issuance of transportation of garbage or refuse permits, pursuant to s. 348.27 (12), Stats., and transportation of recyclable scrap permits, pursuant to s. 348.27 (9r), Stats.

Trans 269.01 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, December, 1990, No. 420, eff. 1-1-91.

Trans 269.02Trans 269.02 Definitions.

Trans 269.02(1)(1) Unless otherwise stated, the definitions of words and phrases in ss. 340.01 and 348.01 (2), Stats., and s. Trans 250.02 apply to this chapter.

Trans 269.02(2)(2) As used in this chapter:

Trans 269.02(2)(a)(a) “Garbage” means discarded materials resulting from the handling, processing, storage and consumption of food.

Trans 269.02(2)(b)(b) “Issuing authority” means the department of transportation.

Trans 269.02(2)(c)(c) “Permit” means transportation of garbage, refuse, or recyclable scrap permits authorized under s. 348.27 (9r) and (12), Stats.

Trans 269.02(2)(d)(d) “Recyclable-scrap” means metallic or non-metallic material in waste for which there exists a commercially demonstrated processing or manufacturing technology which uses the material as a raw material, and which is transported for use as such a raw material.

Trans 269.02(2)(e)(e) “Refuse” means any combustible and non-combustible rubbish including, but not limited to, paper, wood, metal, glass, cloth and products thereof; litter and street rubbish, ashes; and lumber, concrete, and other debris resulting from the construction or demolition of structures.

Trans 269.02(2)(f)(f) “Self-compactor equipped vehicle” means a vehicle that is:

Trans 269.02(2)(f)1.1. Specifically designed, constructed and used for the pick-up, transportation, and disposal of garbage, refuse or both; and

Trans 269.02(2)(f)2.2. Equipped and used with:

Trans 269.02(2)(f)2.a.a. A blade, plate, or other device that mechanically compacts the load.

Trans 269.02(2)(f)2.b.b. A separate garbage or refuse container that is designed, constructed, and used with an integral or separate blade, plate, or other device that mechanically compacts the load.

Trans 269.02 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, December, 1990, No. 420, eff. 1-1-91.

Trans 269.03Trans 269.03 Permit application.

Trans 269.03(1)(1) An application for a permit shall be submitted to an issuing authority on a form approved by the department, and in accordance with s. 348.27, Stats.

Trans 269.03(2)(2) An application for a permit for the use of a state trunk highway shall be made to the department in any of the following ways:

Trans 269.03(2)(a)(a) In person, at the department’s central or region offices.

Trans 269.03(2)(b)(b) By mail, addressed to the department’s central office.

Trans 269.03 NoteNote: Permit application procedures are in s. Trans 250.025.

Trans 269.03 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, December, 1990, No. 420, eff. 1-1-91; correction in (2) (a) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., Stats., Register February 2013 No. 686.

Trans 269.04Trans 269.04 Permit amendments.

Trans 269.04(1)(1) An application for an amendment to a permit shall be made to the issuing authority which issued the original permit.

Trans 269.04(2)(2) An application for an amendment may be made in the same manner as an application for an original permit.

Trans 269.04(3)(3) The request shall specify the permit number of the permit to be amended.

Trans 269.04 NoteNote: Limitations on the amendment of permits are in s. Trans 250.10.

Trans 269.04 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, December, 1990, No. 420, eff. 1-1-91.

Trans 269.05Trans 269.05 Eligibility.

Trans 269.05(1)(1) Any vehicle or vehicle and load to be considered as operating under a permit shall satisfy the requirements for a permit under s. 348.25, Stats.

Trans 269.05(2)(2) An issuing authority may issue a permit only for the transportation of garbage or refuse, in a self-compactor equipped vehicle or a roll-off equipped truck or roll-off trailer that uses all axles while transporting garbage or refuse, or for the transportation of recyclable scrap. This includes the transportation of tools and equipment necessary for the safe and efficient pick-up and discharge of the garbage or refuse, or recyclable scrap, and for the return of the vehicle when empty.

Trans 269.05(3)(3) An issuing authority may issue a permit only for a vehicle equipped with pneumatic tires.

Trans 269.05(4)(4) An issuing authority may issue a permit only for motor trucks, truck tractors, or road tractors.

Trans 269.05(5)(5) A permit authorizes the towing of not more than one trailer or semi-trailer. A permit may not authorize the operation of more than 2 vehicles in combination.

Trans 269.05(6)(6) The issuance of a permit is not a guarantee of the sufficiency of any highway or structure for the transporting of the vehicle, load, or vehicle and load.

Trans 269.05 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, December, 1990, No. 420, eff. 1-1-91; 2017 Wis. Act 59: am. (2) Register October 2017 No. 742, eff. 11-1-17.

Trans 269.06Trans 269.06 Validity.

Trans 269.06(1)(1) A permit is valid only for the vehicle described in the application and permit.

Trans 269.06(2)(2) An issuing authority may suspend a permit, or any of its conditions, because of seasonal highway conditions.

Trans 269.06 NoteNote: Examples of seasonal highway conditions include spring thaw, flooding, and traffic congestion.