[Adopted 4-22-1974 as part of Ord. No. 792 (Ch. XXII of the 1971 Revised General Ordinances)]
[Amended 8-24-2005 by Ord. No. 1506]
For the purpose of this article, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein unless their use in the text of this article clearly demonstrates a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural number include the singular number, and words used in the singular number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory.
CONTAINERIZED
A trash can, bucket, bag, or vessel, such as to prevent the materials from spilling or blowing out into the street and coming into contact with stormwater.[1]
[Amended 11-12-2014 by Ord. No. 1707]
GARBAGE
All waste, animal, fish, fowl, fruit or vegetable matter resulting from the use, storage or consumption of food.
GARBAGE CAN, RECEPTACLE OR CONTAINER
A metallic or plastic container with a proper cover, provided that it, together with its contents, does not weigh more than 60 pounds or measure more than 30 gallons, or such other approved containers as may be specified by the Borough Council.
GARDEN REFUSE
Grass clippings, weeds, shrubbery, shrub clippings, leaves and like material generated by normal maintenance of lawn, garden and grounds.
MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4)
A conveyance or system of conveyances (including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, man-made channels, or storm drains) that is owned or operated by Glen Rock or other public body and is designed and used for collecting and conveying stormwater.
[Added 5-20-2010 by Ord. No. 1622]
PERSON
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm, association, or political subdivision of this state subject to municipal jurisdiction.
[Amended 5-20-2010 by Ord. No. 1622]
REFUSE CONTAINER
Any waste container that a person controls, whether owned, leased, or operated, including dumpsters, trash cans, garbage pails, and plastic trash bags.
[Added 5-20-2010 by Ord. No. 1622]
RUBBISH
All wooden boxes, appliances, furnishings, household equipment and any other discarded material not constituting garbage, trash and garden refuse, but excluding rocks, soil and building and construction materials which by bulk or weight exceed the limitations of containers used for trash.
SOLID WASTE
Any material that is discarded or otherwise abandoned, recycled, or inherently waste-like pursuant to N.J. EPA policy 261.2 et seq.[2]
[Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
STORMWATER
Water resulting from precipitation (including rain and snow) that runs off the land's surface, is transmitted to the subsurface, is captured by separate storm sewers or other sewerage or drainage facilities, or is conveyed by snow removal equipment.
[Added 5-20-2010 by Ord. No. 1622]
STREET
Any street, avenue, boulevard, road, parkway, viaduct, drive, or other way, which is an existing state, county, or municipal roadway, and includes the land between the street lines, whether improved or unimproved, and may comprise pavement, shoulders, gutters, curbs, sidewalks, parking areas, and other areas within the street lines.[3]
WATERS OF THE STATE
The ocean and its estuaries, all springs, streams and bodies of surface or groundwater, whether natural or artificial, within the boundaries of the State of New Jersey or subject to its jurisdiction.[4]
[Added 5-20-2010 by Ord. No. 1622]
[1]
Editor's Note: The definition of "ashes," which immediately preceded this definition, was repealed 11-12-2014 by Ord. No. 1707.
[2]
Editor's Note: See 40 CFR § 261.2 et seq.
[3]
Editor’s Note: The definition of "trash," which immediately followed this definition, was repealed 11-12-2014 by Ord. No. 1707.
[4]
Editor’s Note: The definition of "yard waste," which immediately followed this definition, was repealed 11-12-2014 by Ord. No. 1707.
[Amended 11-12-2014 by Ord. No. 1707]
A system for the collection, removal and disposal of garbage and rubbish is hereby established. The system shall be conducted by the Department of Sanitation in the Division of Public Works in accordance with rules and regulations approved by the Council and amended from time to time.
[Amended 9-28-1997 by Ord. No. 1291; 5-22-2002 by Ord. No. 1411]
A. 
All solid waste, as defined in § 184-1, as amended, of this article, shall be collected from the rear or side yard behind the front building line of residential premises, schools and churches and all other places, except where rules and regulations provide otherwise. Receptacles shall be supplied by each householder, church or school. After being emptied, the receptacles shall be substantially where found. Rubbish shall be collected from the curb or other location as may be specified by the Department of Sanitation and approved by the Council.
B. 
Restriction on commercial dumpsters on residential properties. All commercial dumpsters, regardless of size, are hereby prohibited from being placed or stored upon residential property within the Borough, subject to the following exceptions:
(1) 
Commercial dumpsters used by a resident for the purpose of the removal of debris or other materials otherwise covered under § 184-2 of this article. All residents shall apply for a permit from the Department of Public Works (DPW) for the approval of the placement of a commercial dumpster on their property prior to the placement thereof. In the event that the resident does not have sufficient space within the property line to place the commercial dumpster, then and in such event, the DPW shall refer the application to the Borough's Police Department for further review and approval once any and all safety issues have been addressed by the resident. The placement of a commercial dumpster covered by this exception on a residential property shall be for a period not to exceed 90 days. The resident shall have sole responsibility for the removal of the dumpster waste material contained therein.
(2) 
For the removal of debris and other materials as set forth in § 184-4D of this article, the approval of which shall be by the Construction Official of the Borough.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
(3) 
The fee for the permits referenced herein shall be in accordance with Chapter 101 entitled "Fees."
C. 
Prohibited conduct.
[Added 5-20-2010 by Ord. No. 1622]
(1) 
Any person who controls, whether owned, leased, or operated, a refuse container or dumpster must ensure that such container or dumpster is covered at all times and shall prevent refuse from spilling out or overflowing. Any person who owns, leases or otherwise uses a refuse container or dumpster must ensure that such container or dumpster does not leak or otherwise discharge liquids, semiliquids or solids to the municipal separate storm sewer system(s) operated by the municipality of Glen Rock.
(2) 
Exceptions to prohibition:
(a) 
Permitted temporary demolition container;
(b) 
Litter receptacles (other than dumpsters or other bulk containers);
(c) 
Individual homeowner trash and recycling containers;
(d) 
Refuse containers at facilities authorized to discharge stormwater under a valid NJPDES permit; or
(e) 
Large bulky items (e.g., furniture, bound carpet and padding, and white goods) placed curbside for pickup.
[1]
Editor's Note: See also § 150-12, Permits for refuse containers in municipal parking lots.
[Amended 8-24-2005 by Ord. No. 1506; 5-20-2010 by Ord. No. 1622; 11-12-2014 by Ord. No. 1707]
A. 
Schedule. Collection of garbage shall be made at least twice each week in accordance with a schedule and regulations to be established by the Department of Sanitation and approved by the Council. This schedule may be adjusted during holiday weeks.
B. 
Storage of waste for collection.
(1) 
All garbage shall be stored and collected from sanitary, watertight, covered containers which shall not be filled to a level higher than the top of the container.
(2) 
Such containers shall weigh not more than 60 pounds each or be tied bundles not exceeding 60 pounds each.
C. 
The placement of garden refuse at the curb along the street at any other time or in any other manner is a violation of this article.
D. 
In the case of heavy or bulky objects, such as electrical appliances and large items of household furnishings, collection shall be made in accordance with a schedule as established by the Department of Sanitation and approved by the Council. No heavy or bulky objects shall be placed at the curb for collection except in compliance with the rules for collection of such objects as established by the Department of Sanitation.
E. 
The removal of debris and other building materials resulting from construction of new buildings or structures or alteration or renovation of existing buildings or structures shall be the responsibility of the contractor performing the work and the individual homeowner. No such materials shall be collected by the Department of Sanitation.
F. 
Commercial landscapers, tree surgeons, arborists, gardeners or horticulturists performing services within the Borough shall be required to remove all trimmings, branches, trees, stumps, clippings and other debris or waste material resulting from the services performed by them.
G. 
Waste materials resulting from manufacturing or processing operations shall be the responsibility of the producing agency. No such waste shall be collected by the Department of Sanitation.
H. 
Enforcement. The provisions of this article shall be enforced by the Department of Public Works and/or Police Department of the Borough of Glen Rock.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Original Sec. 22-5, Private Scavengers, of the 1971 Revised General Ordinances, which immediately followed this section, was deleted 9-28-1977 by Ord. No. 1291.
[Added 2-25-2009 by Ord. No. 1590[1]; amended 11-12-2014 by Ord. No. 1707]
The collection of residential garbage or other acceptable solid waste material other than as set forth in § 184-4A may be by special collection services arranged through the Borough's Public Works Department. The resident shall be required to pay the costs of material, vehicles, personnel and administration associated with the collection and disposal of the material. Prior to the scheduling of the special collection, the resident shall deposit with the Borough's Chief Financial Officer a minimum sum of $500 to be applied against the anticipated costs associated with the special collection.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also redesignated former §§ 184-5 through 184-14 as §§ 184-6 through 184-15, respectively.
[Added 9-28-1997 by Ord. No. 1291; amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
Any person, firm or corporation who violates or neglects to comply with any provision of this article or any regulation promulgated pursuant thereto shall, upon conviction thereof, be punishable by any combination of the following: a fine not exceeding $2,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days or a period of community service not exceeding 90 days.