[Adopted 6-28-1982 by Ord. No. 82-27
(Secs. 11-4 through 11-6 of the Revised General Ordinances)]
For the purpose of this article, the following
terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings
given herein:
The residue from the burning of wood, coal or other combustible
materials.
A person or firm engaged in a business or service, construction,
repairing, refurbishing, remodeling or the demolition of buildings
or grounds within the township.
Any animal or vegetable waste solids resulting from the handling,
preparation, cooking or consumption of foods, but not including human
wastes.
Wastes presenting a clear danger to health and safety by
reason of their pathological, explosive, radiological or toxic characteristics.
The Mercer County Improvement Authority.
[Added 9-19-1989 by Ord. No. 89-42]
Any type of commercial, industrial or similar activity (whether
or not operating for a profit) occupying premises within the township
and creating solid waste in any form.
Garbage, rubbish, trash and ashes.
Any person occupying or maintaining a place of residence
within the Township of West Windsor.
A dwelling unit, such as a home, trailer or multifamily dwelling,
of three or fewer units.
Combustibles, such as paper, wood and yard debris, and non-combustibles,
such as metal, glass, stone, plastic and ashes.
A person or firm for hire, properly licensed in the State
of New Jersey and the Township of West Windsor to collect solid waste.
[Amended 9-18-1989 by Ord. No. 89-42; 3-5-1990 by Ord. No. 90-7; 4-19-1999 by Ord. No. 99-07]
The Township of West Windsor, its designee and its solid waste collector contractor, the Mercer County Improvement Authority and its designee and its solid waste collector contractor shall be responsible to collect and dispose of solid wastes within the township. This responsibility shall not include collection and disposal of demolition and hazardous materials, nonresidential user solid wastes and grass clippings except as set forth in Article III, Recycling, of this chapter.
A.Â
The owner, agent, lessee, tenant or occupant of every
dwelling or other premises where refuse accumulates shall provide
and keep on such premises sufficient and suitable receptacles, with
tight-fitting covers, for receiving and holding the aforesaid refuse.
(1)Â
"Sufficient" is defined for the purpose of this article
to be at least one receptacle for each family unit or other occupant
of premises and at least two such receptacles for each restaurant,
market, store or similar business establishment where the aforesaid
refuse shall accumulate.
(2)Â
Except for recycling material receptacles as set forth
in Article IV, Recycling, of this chapter, "suitable" is defined for
the purpose of this article to be a watertight metal or plastic receptacle
with a tight-fitting cover, so constructed as to prevent spillage
or leakage of its contents. Each receptacle for use at a single residence
shall have a capacity of not more than 30 gallons, shall not exceed
60 pounds in weight and shall be equipped with a pull handle or handles.
[Amended 9-18-1989 by Ord. No. 89-42]
B.Â
Receptacles for refuse from multidwelling units or industrial premises may have a greater capacity than that prescribed in Subsection A(2) hereof, provided that they are:
C.Â
Receptacles that are badly broken or otherwise fail
to meet the requirements of this section may be classed as refuse
and collected and disposed of as such by the person or agency responsible
for the collection of refuse.
D.Â
Receptacles of refuse shall not be set out for collection
before 6:00 p.m. of the day prior to the collection day on the route
along which the same is situated, nor shall empty receptacles be allowed
to remain on the curbline after 8:00 p.m. of the day of collection.
E.Â
Receptacles shall be conveniently located on premises
for storage of refuse and maintained in such manner as to prevent
creation of a nuisance or menace to public health.
F.Â
Except for recycling materials receptacles, as set forth in Article III, Recycling, of this chapter, all trash, garbage and solid waste, when placed outside for collection, shall be placed in closed receptacles or properly sealed plastic bags, in accordance with the provisions of Subsection A(2) of this section. Plastic bags shall not exceed 30 pounds in weight. Such receptacles and plastic bags must prevent their contents from escaping therefrom and littering or leaking on the streets and private property within the township.
[Amended 9-18-1989 by Ord. No. 89-42]
A.Â
Tree branches and tree limbs, not to exceed three
inches in diameter, or either, shall be bundled and tied properly
so that each bundle may be picked up and handled by one person. No
bundle shall exceed 60 pounds in weight, four feet in length or two
feet in diameter.
B.Â
Excessively bulky items, such as washing machines,
refrigerators, stoves, household appliances and other household furnishings,
shall not be left at the curb for collection unless special arrangements
have first been made with the solid waste collection contractor.
C.Â
All broken glass and such other dangerous materials
shall be placed in a secure container to facilitate safe handling
and loading.
D.Â
No hazardous materials shall be placed or set out
for collection either by itself or with other permitted matters which
may be collected pursuant to this article.
E.Â
Ashes from coal or woodburning stoves shall be placed
in a conspicuously marked metal container and shall be one week old
before being placed for collection.
F.Â
Refuse shall be picked up only between the hours of
6:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. prevailing time.
[Added 9-30-2019 by Ord.
No. 2019-27]
A.Â
Placement of roll-off dumpsters and containers on right-of-way or
other public property.
(1)Â
Roll-off dumpsters and containers shall not be parked, placed
or left unattended along any public right-of-way or on any public
property without the authorization of the Division of Police pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 27:51-1 et seq.
B.Â
Removal of dumpsters; costs; violations and penalties.
(1)Â
The Division of Police may cause to be removed any roll-off
dumpster or container parked, placed, or left unattended along any
public right-of-way or on any public property contrary to the requirements
of this article, and recover from the owner thereof the costs associated
with such removal, in addition to the fine specified at N.J.S.A. 27:51-1-1(b).
