[Amended 1-25-1988 by Ord. No. 1988-1; 2-10-1994 by Ord. No. 1994-3]
A. Except
as otherwise provided herein, containers used for the storage of garbage
and trash shall be galvanized or plastic cans with handles and tight-fitting
covers. Plastic bags may only be used for storing garbage and trash
when they are placed in garbage cans. No grass clippings, lawn rakings,
shrubs, branches or tree clippings may be commingled with common household
trash.
B. The penalty
for violation of this section shall be in the amount of $100.
[Added 4-17-2014 by Ord. No. 16-2014]
[Amended 8-5-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-13]
A. Domestic
garbage intended for collection shall be drained of all free liquid,
shall be wrapped or sacked and then placed in containers with rubbish.
No person, owner, lessee, tenant, or agent shall place or cause to
be placed any domestic garbage, recyclable material, nonrecyclable
material, or any other waste, garbage, rubbish or refuse intended
for collection into any City of Margate public container.
B. Storage and disposal of waste.
[Added 9-4-2016 by Ord.
No. 18-2016]
(1) Outdoor refuse and recycling containers shall be visually screened
within a durable enclosure, or existing structure, so as not to be
visible from adjacent lots or sites, neighboring properties or streets.
(2) No refuse and recycling storage areas shall be permitted between
a street and the front of a building and shall conform to the front
yard requirements for the principal buildings in the zone.
(3) No refuse and recycling storage area shall be located so as to prevent
natural runoff from such areas or impair the existing water quality
of any stream, watercourse or aquifer.
(4) All materials or wastes which might cause fumes, dust, odor or which
constitute a fire hazard or which may be edible or otherwise attractive
to rodents or insects shall be stored outdoors only if enclosed in
sealed and covered containers which are adequate to eliminate such
hazards.
(5) Refuse and recycling collection areas shall be effectively designed
to contain all refuse generated on site and deposited between collections.
(6) Refuse and recycling collection enclosures shall be designed of durable
materials with finishes and colors which are unified and harmonious
with the overall architectural theme.
(7) Refuse and recycling collection areas shall be located to provide
clear and convenient access to refuse collection vehicles.
(8) Medical, hazardous or other regulated waste shall meet the state
and federal standards for such materials.
C. Recycling facilities for multifamily housing developments.
[Added 9-4-2016 by Ord.
No. 18-2016]
(1) There shall be included in any multifamily housing development an
indoor or outdoor recycling area for the collection and storage of
residentially generated recyclable materials. The dimensions of the
recycling area shall be sufficient to accommodate recycling bins or
containers which are of adequate size and number and which are consistent
with anticipated usage and with current methods of collection in the
area in which the project is located.
(2) The recycling area shall be conveniently located for the disposition
of source-separated recyclable materials by residents of the multifamily
housing development, preferably near, but clearly separated from,
a refuse dumpster.
(3) The recycling area shall be well lit and shall be safely and easily
accessible by recycling personnel and vehicles. Collection shall be
able to access the recycling area without interference from parked
cars or other obstacles. Reasonable measures shall be taken to protect
the recycling area and the bins or containers placed therein against
theft of recyclable materials, bins or containers.
(4) Any bins or containers which are used for the collection of recyclable
paper or cardboard and which are located in an outdoor recycling area
shall be equipped with a lid or otherwise covered so as to keep the
paper or cardboard dry.
(5) Signs clearly identifying the recycling area and the materials accepted
therein shall be posted adjacent to all points of access to the recycling
area. Individual bins or containers shall be equipped with signs indicating
the materials to be placed therein.
(6) Landscaping and/or fencing shall be provided around any outdoor recycling
area and shall be developed in an aesthetically pleasing manner.
D. The penalty for violation of this section shall be in the amount
of $100.
[Added 4-17-2014 by Ord.
No. 16-2014]
[Amended 1-25-1988 by Ord. No. 1988-1; 10-7-2010 by Ord. No. 29-2010]
A. The City
of Margate shall collect one bulk item per week, per household during
the regularly scheduled trash pickup. Bulk items shall not exceed
50 pounds in weight. Appliances and white goods, carpet and carpet
padding and electronic waste are recyclable materials and shall be
collected and disposed of in accordance with the City of Margate's
recyclable program.
B. The penalty
for violation of this section shall be in the amount of $100.
[Added 4-17-2014 by Ord. No. 16-2014]
[Amended 2-10-1994 by Ord. No. 1994-3]
A. Branches, clippings, shrubs and rakings in excess
of 24 inches but not greater than four feet in length and not in excess
of 50 pounds in weight may be placed at the curb for pickup if securely
tied in bundles so as to prevent their being scattered, carried or
deposited by the elements upon any street, sidewalk or other public
or private place of business.
B. All grass, leaves, brush, branches or yard rakings
shall be separated from common household garbage and packed in biodegradable
paper bags, which will be separately collected on the same day as
the regular trash collection.
[Amended 2-21-2008 by Ord. No. 04-2008]
C. The penalty for violation of this section shall be in the amount
of $100.
[Added 4-17-2014 by Ord. No. 16-2014]
[Amended 7-14-1994 by Ord. No. 1994-16]
A. It shall be unlawful for any person or persons, whether
intentional or unintentional, through the action of or omission, to
discharge a hazardous substance which results in the releasing, spilling,
leaking, pumping, pouring/emitting, emptying or dumping of a hazardous
substance into the air or waters or onto the lands of the City of
Margate City.
B. Any person or persons responsible for causing or allowing
an unauthorized discharge of a hazardous substance that requires emergency
action by a local government unit of the City of Margate City in order
to protect the public health, safety or welfare, or the environment,
shall be liable, jointly and severally, to such unit for the necessary
and reasonable additional or extraordinary costs incurred in investigating,
mitigating, minimizing, removing and abating the discharge.
C. Definition. "Hazardous substance" means a substance
or material which is capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health,
safety and the environment.
D. It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to
overturn, spill, litter, root through or pull apart any garbage or
refuse set out for collection; nor shall any person remove anything
from any receptacle, bundle, garbage or refuse set out for collection.
[Amended 1-25-1988 by Ord. No. 1988-1]
A. Domestic
garbage and trash shall be collected in accordance with a definite
schedule announced by the Department of Public Works. Trash and garbage
containers or bundles, as herein defined, shall be placed at the curb
no sooner than 6:00 p.m. the day before collection and shall be removed
from the sidewalk area on the same day as collection.
B. The penalty for violation of this section shall be in the amount
of $100.
[Added 4-17-2014 by Ord. No. 16-2014]
The Superintendent of Public Works is authorized
and empowered to exercise the powers necessary to enforce this chapter
and to delegate any of such powers to such officers and agents as
he may designate, including employees of the Department of Public
Works.
[Amended 1-25-1988 by Ord. No. 1988-1]
Any person violating any of the provisions of
this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine
not to exceed $1,000 or by imprisonment not to exceed 90 days, or
by both such fine and imprisonment.
[Added 11-25-1992 by Ord. No. 1992-20; amended 10-7-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-24; 7-17-2008 by Ord. No. 31-2008; 6-2-2016 by Ord. No. 13-2016]
From May 1 to September 30 each year, Margate City citizens
may deliver household trash and recycling only to the City yard in
passenger cars, passenger vans and station wagons on scheduled days
and times. No construction debris will be accepted at the City yard.
Proof of Margate City residency is required in the form of utility
bill or tax bill and driver's license. Hours of operation are
Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Off-season Sunday hours are from October 1 to April 30, 12:00 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m. Commercial businesses, private businesses and contractors
are not permitted to use this facility.