[Adopted 4-5-1988 by Ord. No. 4-88]
[Amended 5-9-1989 by Ord. No. 2-89; 5-10-1994 by Ord. No.
5-94; 5-27-1997 by Ord. No. 10-97; 10-23-2002 by Ord. No. 20-02[1] 11-20-2008 by Ord. No. 26-08]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
All products made of aluminum, including aluminum cans; foil,
wrappers, containers for prepared dinners or other foods, screen frames,
lawn chairs and house siding.
Paper such as that used in brown grocery bags.
Source separated nonputrescible recyclable material generated
from the construction, alteration, repair, maintenance, and/or demolition
of structures within the borough. This material shall include concrete,
bricks, block, ferrous and nonferrous scrap, asphalt, asphalt shingles,
recyclable wood scrap, corrugated cardboard, where practical, and
any and all other material generated from the construction, alteration,
repair, maintenance and/or demolition of a structure or structures
within the borough that is deemed recyclable by this article.
Structural material shaped in parallel furrows and ridges
for rigidity, used to make packing and shipping containers.
Those recyclable materials designated to be source separated
in this article or any regulation.
All metal scrap containing steel and/or cast iron, including
but not limited to steel or tin cans.
Spoiled fruits/vegetables, stale baked goods, meat trimmings
and plate scrapings.
All products made from silica or sand, soda ash or limestone,
which are transparent or translucent and used for packaging or bottling
of various matter, and all other materials commonly known as "glass,"
excluding, however, blue and flat glass, glass commonly known as "window
glass," light bulbs, mirrors, drinking glasses, Pyrex-type glass and
ceramics.
Green herbage sending up spike-like shoots or blades.
White typing and ledger paper, white notepad paper, copier
paper, carbonless computer printout paper, Manila tab cards and file
folders.
Clean paper other than newspaper and including glossy advertisements
and materials, magazines, paperback books, telephone books, bulk mail,
cardboard (e.g., cereal boxes with liners removed), soda cartons,
cake boxes, greeting cards, envelopes, tissue boxes (with plastic
removed), paper napkins, paper towels, paper towel cores, etc., but
excluding brown paper (e.g., grocery bags).
Those materials naturally formed from trees and bushes that
are suitable for composting and mulching purposes.
Includes all magazines or periodicals printed on glossy stock
or paper of heavier quality than that commonly recognized as newsprint.
All products made of metal, exclusive of aluminum, including
washers, dryers, refrigerators, stoves, hot-water heaters, tire rims,
springs, bicycles, bimetal cans (tin cans) or scrap metal.
Both newspaper and household paper, as defined herein, in
a commingled or combined form.
Paper of the type commonly referred to as newsprint and distributed
at stated intervals, usually daily or weekly, having printed thereon
news and opinions and containing advertisements and other matters
of public interest. Expressly excluded, however, are all magazines
or similar periodicals as well as all other paper periodicals of any
nature whatsoever.
A container hermetically sealed or made airtight with a metal
or plastic cap, with a minimum wall thickness of not less than 0.010
inch and composed of thermoplastic synthetic polymeric material and
containers known as "Type 1" and "Type 2" plastic containers.
Includes such rules, implementation dates, schedules of times
and such other requirements promulgated by the Director of the Department
of Solid Waste Management and approved by resolution of the Borough
Council as may be necessary to carry out the purposes and objectives
of this article.
Recyclable materials, including but not limited to those
described herein, which are kept separate and apart from residential,
commercial and institutional solid waste by the generator thereof
for the purpose of collection, disposition and recycling.
Any wearing apparel, shoes, handbags, drapes, sheets, bedspreads,
blankets and throw rugs, but excluding pillows, mattresses or large
carpets.
Paint, insecticides and automobile batteries.
Shall include used appliances and other large objects made
of metal, such as refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, stoves,
air-conditioning units, metal sheds and large metal cabinets, hot
water heaters, barbecue grills, and swing sets.
Includes brush, branches, tree limbs and stumps but excluding
grass and leaves.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance provided that
it take effect 1-1-2003.
The Department of Public Works is hereby designated
the additional title of "Department of Solid Waste Management," and
the Superintendent of said DPW shall be and is hereby designated as
the Director of the Department of Solid Waste Management.
[Amended 5-9-1989 by Ord. No. 2-89]
A.
All persons who are owners, lessees and occupants
of residential properties in the Borough of Maywood shall separate
magazines, newspapers, household paper, mixed paper, aluminum, glass
jars and bottles and plastic containers (free of foreign materials),
construction and demolition debris, ferrous scrap, grass, leaves,
white goods, corrugated cardboard, tires (excluding truck tires),
waste motor oil, toxic waste, textiles and house-generated batteries
from any other trash and garbage produced by any such residence and
shall separate and bundle the same for pickup, collection and recycling
in accordance with all applicable regulations.
[Amended 5-10-1994 by Ord. No. 5-94; 2-14-1995 by Ord. No.
1-95; 4-25-1995 by Ord. No. 12-95; 5-27-1997 by Ord. No. 10-97; 11-20-2008 by Ord. No. 26-08]
B.
All commercial property owners, lessees and occupants shall have the same obligations to separate recyclable waste as owners, lessees and occupants of residential property, except that, in addition to the items listed in § 256-3A, the following shall also be separated: high-grade paper. In the case of commercial property, the references to curbside pickup shall not apply. Recyclables shall be placed for pickup, collection and recycling at the regular designated waste disposal site for the commercial enterprise, unless otherwise directed by regulations promulgated pursuant to this Article or state law.
[Amended 5-10-1994 by Ord. No. 5-94; 11-20-2008 by Ord. No.
26-08]
C.
With respect to all premises not receiving municipal
collection services, it shall be the responsibility of the owners,
lessees and/or occupants of such premises to contract for the private
collection of recyclables in accordance with the terms hereof.
[Added 2-12-1991 by Ord. No. 7-91]
(1)
Any such person contracting for such private collection
of recyclables shall furnish to the Recycling Coordinator the name,
address and telephone number of the private scavenger with whom such
person has a contract to collect recyclables, the address at which
such recyclables are collected and a description of such recyclables.
Such information shall be furnished to the Recycling Coordinator annually
during the month of January. In the event that there is a change in
private scavengers within the calendar year, the person contracting
with such private scavengers shall notify the Recycling Coordinator
within 30 days following such change.
(2)
Any scavenger performing private collection of recyclable
materials within the Borough of Maywood shall register annually with
the Recycling Coordinator. At the time of registration, the scavenger
shall furnish the Recycling Coordinator with the following information:
(3)
Each such scavenger shall complete and furnish to
the Recycling Coordinator a monthly statement of recyclable materials
collected within the Borough of Maywood which shall contain:
(a)
A list of properties within the Borough of Maywood
from which recyclable materials are collected.
(b)
An estimate of the quantity of such recyclable
materials collected from within the Borough of Maywood.
(c)
The name and location where such recyclable
materials are deposited after collection.
(d)
Such other information as may reasonably be
required by the Recycling Coordinator.
(4)
No person shall collect any recyclable material from
within the Borough of Maywood unless such person has registered with
the Recycling Coordinator in accordance with the provisions hereof.
All designated separated recyclables shall be
placed for pickup, collection and recycling in strict conformity with
the following standards:
A.
Mixed paper shall be separated and either secured
in bundles not to exceed 12 inches in height, securely tied with cotton
or twine or placed in a receptacle held by the householder and placed
at the curb for pickup. Mixed paper shall not be placed in brown paper
bags or plastic bags.
[Amended 5-9-1989 by Ord. No. 2-89; 5-10-1994 by Ord. No.
5-94; 5-27-1997 by Ord. No. 10-97]
B.
Aluminum cans shall be rinsed and placed at the curb
in a receptacle furnished by the householder for pickup.
[Amended 5-9-1989 by Ord. No. 2-89; 5-10-1994 by Ord. No.
5-94]
C.
Glass jars and bottles shall be rinsed, caps and corks
removed, and placed at the curb in a receptacle furnished by the householder
for pickup.
[Amended 5-9-1989 by Ord. No. 2-89; 5-10-1994 by Ord. No.
5-94]
D.
Used motor oil, household batteries and tires, excluding
truck tires, shall be brought to the Department of Public Works facilities
and deposited in the appropriate receptacles.
[Amended 5-27-1997 by Ord. No. 10-97]
F.
Other materials, when designated, shall be separated
and secured in suitable, reusable containers supplied by the owner,
lessee or occupant.
G.
All recyclables shall be placed at curbside no earlier
than 6:00 p.m. on the day preceding the scheduled date for collection.
If, for any reason, collection is not made on the scheduled day, such
bundles shall be removed from curbside no later than 6:00 p.m. on
the day following the scheduled day for collection and held until
the next regular collection day.
H.
Aluminum and ferrous cans, glass and plastics may
be commingled for pickup.
[Added 5-10-1994 by Ord. No. 5-94]
I.
Corrugated cardboard and brown paper shall either
be secured in bundles not to exceed 12 inches in height, securely
tied with cotton string or twine or placed in brown paper bags.
[Added 4-25-1995 by Ord. No. 12-95;
amended 5-27-1997 by Ord. No. 10-97]
J.
Textiles shall be brought to the facility designated
for such purpose and shall be deposited in the appropriate receptacle.
[Added 5-27-1997 by Ord. No. 10-97]
K.
White goods shall be placed at the curb on the date designated for pickup and collection, which shall be once each month on the day designated by the Director of the Department of Solid Waste Management, in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted in accordance with § 256-5. Each item shall have affixed on it a sticker in the form printed by the Borough. The charge for each sticker shall be $5. Stickers and the right to obtain stickers are not transferrable.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance provided that
it take effect 1-1-2003.
[Amended 5-9-1989 by Ord. No. 2-89; 5-27-1997 by Ord. No.
10-97]
The Director of the Department of Solid Waste
Management shall recommend reasonable regulations establishing the
commencement dates for mandatory separation of recyclables and the
names, dates and times for the collection of the same in accordance
with the terms of this article and subject to the approval and promulgation
by the Mayor and Council. Such regulations may be approved, modified,
repealed or amended, in whole or in part, by resolution of the Mayor
and Council. A copy of such regulations, as approved, modified or
amended, shall be available for public inspection at the office of
the Borough Clerk during regular office hours.
From the time of placement at the curb for pickup,
collection and recycling, recyclables shall be the property of the
Borough of Maywood or its duly authorized agent. No person unauthorized
by the Borough of Maywood shall collect or pick up or cause to be
collected or picked up any such recyclables.
No provision herein shall be construed to prohibit
not-for-profit or charitable groups or individuals who shall be authorized
by the Director of the Department of Solid Waste Management from collecting
or picking up recyclables, other than at curbside, in such manner
and under such terms and conditions as shall be prescribed by the
Director. No such collection or pickup shall conflict or interfere
with pickup and collection by the Borough and its duly authorized
agent(s).
The Director of the Department of Solid Waste
Management or his duly authorized designee is hereby designated and
authorized as the enforcement officer of this article.
[Added 5-10-1994 by Ord. No. 5-94[1]]
A.
Before the issuance of a permit for the demolition of any structure pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.17 or other applicable regulation, the person, firm or entity making such application shall post with the Construction Official security in the form of cash, certified check, irrevocable letter of credit or surety bond issued by a surety company authorized to do business in New Jersey. Such security shall be in the amount of $10,000 for one- and two-family homes and accessory buildings and $25,000 for all other buildings. The purpose of the security or condition of the bond shall be to insure that demolition shall have been performed in a good and workmanlike manner as well as to guarantee compliance with § 256-9C of this article, in addition to all other regulations governing demolition. If a bond is posted, the beneficiary of the security or obligee shall be the owner or owners of the land and any persons having an interest in the realty involved on which the demolition is taking place, and the term of any security, be it cash, certified check, irrevocable letter of credit or surety bond, shall terminate no earlier than the expiration date of the demolition permit, plus an additional 30 days.
B.
This Article shall be applicable to the demolition
of any structure and shall include but not be limited to construction
debris, demolition debris, roofing debris, trees, including stumps,
branches and shrubbery, excavation, such as water main and gas line
pipes, ferrous or wood railroad and trolley tracks, pilings of all
kinds, houseboats, docks and piers.
C.
Within five days after completion of demolition of
any building or structure, the applicant shall cause to be filed with
the Recycling Official of the Borough a municipal recycling tonnage
application commercial business form and accompanying documentation.
Such form shall be available from the Construction Official and shall
be filed with the Recycling Official of the Borough. If any person,
including an owner, contractor or builder, during the course of a
demolition activity shall discover the existence of recyclable items,
same shall be reported and duly documented in accordance with this
section, and the Recycling Coordinator shall be notified.
D.
If within 30 days after demolition of the building
or structure, the Recycling Official has not received the required
documentation pursuant to this article, and the Construction Official
has been notified in writing of the commencement of litigation and
the court in which such litigation has commenced and that the said
litigation alleges a violation of the purpose or condition of the
security or bond posted herewith, the Construction Official shall
forthwith transmit such security or bond to the clerk of the court
involved for disposition of the matter.
[Amended 11-28-1995 by Ord. No. 23-95]
A.
Any person or firm that shall fail to separate recyclable
material in accordance with this article shall be in violation thereof.
Each day of such failure shall be a separate offense.
B.
Any person or firm that shall fail to place at curbside
for collection such materials as are required by this article shall
be in violation thereof. Each day of such failure shall be a separate
offense.
C.
Any person or firm that shall, without proper authority,
collect, take or recycle materials left at curbside (or elsewhere,
if authorized) for pickup by the Borough of its authorized agent shall
be in violation of this article. Each address from which such collection,
taking or recycling was obtained shall be a separate offense.
D.
Except with respect to the provisions of Subsection C of this section, any person, firm or corporation who shall violate or fail to comply with any provision of this article or of any regulation promulgated pursuant thereto shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine not to exceed $50 for each offense. Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate or fail to comply with Subsection C of this section shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to punishment by a fine not in excess of $1,000 nor less than $100 or imprisonment for a term not in excess of 90 days, or both, for each offense.
