The following terms used in this code and chapter shall mean and include:
Yard trimmings, rags, waste wood or cardboard and other combustible
waste solids of a nonvolatile or explosive nature.
Animal and/or vegetable waste solids resulting from the handling,
preparation, cooking and/or consumption of foods.
All solid waste material which does not burn.
Garbage, combustible and/or noncombustible waste solids.
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 section
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
"Suitable" is defined for the purpose of this section
to be a watertight metal or plastic receptacle with a tight-fitting cover,
so constructed as to prevent spilling or leakage of its contents. Each receptacle
for use at a single residence shall have a capacity of not more than 30 gallons
and be equipped with a pull handle or handles.
B.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.
C.Â
Receptacles of refuse shall not be set out for collection
except during hours of the day or days scheduled for collection of refuse,
or the evening before.
D.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.
A.Â
Garbage shall be thoroughly and completely drained of all liquids, wrapped securely in paper and placed in a receptacle as described in § 93-6 hereof.
B.Â
Noncombustible waste shall not be mixed with other refuse
when prepared for disposal by incineration.
C.Â
Paper shall be secured and properly tied into bundles,
or other packages in a manner to prevent any scattering while awaiting or
during collection. The bundles or packages shall be of a size and weight to
permit ease of handling by one man.
D.Â
Combustible waste shall be stored and held in receptacles
separate and apart from noncombustible waste when prepared for disposal by
incineration.
E.Â
Combustible or noncombustible waste of such a nature
that it cannot be deposited in a receptacle shall be securely and properly
tied into bundles or packages to prevent spilling or scattering. The bundles
or packages shall be of a size and weight to permit ease of handling by one
man.
F.Â
Refuse prepared for collection should be packaged or
otherwise assembled in quantities weighing not more than 50 pounds.
The owner, agent, lessee, tenant, or occupant of any premises whereon
a business or industry is conducted shall arrange for the removal of refuse
from such business or industry each day, unless sufficient and suitable facilities
are provided and used for storage of such refuse until removal of the refuse
from the premises.
Refuse shall be disposed of only through use of sanitary landfills established,
conducted, operated and maintained in accordance with standards established
by the State Department of Health and/or incinerators constructed, operated
and maintained in accordance with standards established by the State Department
of Health, and code or regulation of the New Jersey Air Pollution Control
Commission or other methods of disposal as may be permitted by code or regulation
of that Commission.
A.Â
The business of refuse collection shall not be conducted
in any manner on any public or private place, street or other premises without
a permit therefor having been issued by the Board of Health.
B.Â
Vehicles used for the purpose of collecting refuse from
receptacles as prescribed by the provisions of this chapter shall be loaded
in such fashion that no part of the contents shall fall, leak or spill therefrom.
Each such vehicle shall be adequately and tightly covered as may be directed
by the Board of Health.
