[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee
of the Township of South Harrison 1-10-1985 by Ord. No. 0-2-85;
amended in its entirety 5-11-2022 by Ord. No. 0-22-02A. Subsequent amendments
noted where applicable.]
A.Â
There is hereby established a program for the mandatory source separation
of recyclable materials within the Township of South Harrison, and
the requirements of this chapter shall apply to all property owners
and tenants of such property situated within the Township of South
Harrison. Such separation, collection and disposal of specified recyclable
materials shall be made under the supervision and guidance of the
Zoning Officer or other official designated by the Township.
B.Â
There is hereby established a program to prohibit scavenging of recyclable
materials within the Township of South Harrison, and the requirements
of this chapter shall apply to all.
C.Â
There is hereby established a program to prohibit littering and dumping
within the Township of South Harrison, and the requirements of this
chapter shall apply to all.
D.Â
The owner of any property shall be responsible for compliance with
this chapter. For multifamily units, the management or owner is responsible
for setting up and maintaining the recycling system, including collection
of recyclable materials, in accordance with guidelines or regulations
established by the appropriate municipal office. Violations and penalty
notices will be directed to the owner or management in those instances
where the violator is not easily identifiable. The management shall
issue notification and collection rules to new tenants when they arrive
and every six months during their occupancy.
For the purpose of this and succeeding sections, the following
words shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this
section:
A structure that contains one or more units.
A container designed to be mechanically emptied by an automated
or semiautomated collection vehicle.
All designated commercial retail, wholesale, institutional,
markets and manufacturing facilities, including, but not limited to,
taverns, restaurants, churches, offices, professional offices, day
care and private schools and facilities, strip stores, farms, private
schools and construction and demolition projects buildings or complexes.
A property that contains more than one building.
A roll-off, dumpster, cart, can or bag designed to receive
and accept solid waste or recyclable materials and prevent spillage
of its contents.
The area adjoining the curbline of the streets.
Original or clear copies of receipts or letters, in the form
of certified weight receipts or a signed business form letter, that
shall include the name of the recycling market, the hauler and the
generator and shall show the dates and quantity/weight of each recycled
material. It is recommended that a separate summary sheet be provided
for each recycled material. These receipts or letters shall be acceptable
from a recycling market(s) or solid waste facility or hauler(s) or
a letter from construction or demolition permit applicants stating
that no receipts were provided to them from the identified market(s)
and/or hauler(s) or a letter from construction or demolition permit
applicants stating that no material was generated.
AMOUNTA product disposed/sold by weight, count, gallonage or yardage.
HAZARDOUS WASTEDocumentation for recycled hazardous waste(s) (for example, oil, solvents, etc.) must include a copy of the hazardous waste hauler's receipt, clearly showing the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection hazardous waste hauler permit number.
Placement of any form of solid waste or recyclables equal
to or more than 0.148 cubic yard of solids or 30 U.S. gallons of liquid
not placed in a public receptacle or in authorized private receptacles
for collection upon any street, sidewalk or public or private property.
A container designed to be mechanically emptied. These dumpsters
must have lids.
A computer central processing unit and associated hardware,
including keyboards, modems, printers, scanners, fax machines, VCRs
and DVD players, radios, rechargeable batteries, TVs, electronic components
and the like.
A place where people live or conduct business.
Including, but not limited to, paints, paint thinners/cleaners,
insecticides, pesticides and any other items so designated by the
federal or state environmental protection agencies as to require special
handling.
A product too large to fit into a container and/or household
furniture.
A facility designed exclusively to accept solid waste, designed
and permitted to meet all federal and New Jersey Environmental Protection
Agency rules and standards.
Placement of any form of solid waste or recyclables of less
than 0.148 cubic yard of solids or 30 U.S. gallons of liquid not placed
in a public receptacle or in authorized private receptacles for collection
upon any street, sidewalk or public or private property.
Including, but not limited to, any solid waste which is generated
in the diagnosis, treatment (for example, provision of medical service)
or immunization of human beings or animals in research pertaining
thereto or in the production of testing of biologicals. The term does
not include any hazardous waste identified or listed under 40 CFR
Part 261 or any household waste generated from home self-care as defined
in this section.
These containers shall be made of metal or plastic.
Any building or structure or complex of buildings in which
three or more dwelling units are owner-occupied or rented or leased,
or offered for rental or lease, for residential purposes (see N.J.S.A.
13:1E-99.13a) and shall include motels, hotels or other guesthouses
serving transient or seasonal guests as those terms are defined under
Subsection (j) of Section 3 of the Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law,[1] P.L. 1967, c. 76 (N.J.S.A. 55:13A-1 et seq.).
The person or persons appointed by the municipal governing
body and who shall be authorized to, among other things, enforce the
provisions of this chapter and any rules and regulations which may
be promulgated hereunder.
All designated municipal government buildings, parks, public
events, public school facilities, fire and ambulance facilities.
A person(s), partnership(s), corporation(s) or any other
entity due to his or its status as an owner or lessee of a property
in the Township of South Harrison.
Includes any and all person(s), partnership(s), corporation(s)
or any other entity.
A bag designed to hold solid waste or recyclable materials.
Those materials which would otherwise become solid waste,
and which may be collected, separated, or processed and returned to
the economic mainstream in the form of raw materials or product.
FERROUS AND NONFERROUS METAL AND APPLIANCESWashers, dryers, dishwashers, ovens, hot-water tanks, hot- and cold-water tanks, gas/oil/electric heaters, gas tanks, bicycles, metal shelves, storage cabinets, auto parts, metal lawn equipment or other large appliances commonly referred to as "white goods."
OZONE-DEPLETING COMPOUNDS (FREON)Items containing chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) and other ozone-depleting compounds (ODCs), examples of which are air conditioners, refrigerators and freezers.
CANSAluminum, steel, tin and bimetal containers and foil. Labels may be left on.
GLASSAll bottles, jars and jugs made from silica or sand, soda ash and limestone and used for packaging or bottling or the holding of various matter. Clear, green, brown and other colors are included. This shall not include ceramics, window glass, light bulbs, cooking ware or mirrors.
PLASTICAll bottles, jugs and jars commonly marked or known as "PET (1)" and "HDPE (2)." Rings, caps and labels may be left on. This shall not include tubs or other items not considered a bottle, jug or jar.
PAPERAll uncontaminated corrugated boxes and panels, newspaper, magazines, books, junk mail, chipboard, computer paper, office paper, copy paper, school paper, etc. This shall not include paper that is treated, waxed or contaminated so as to be a health concern or problem.
BATTERIESWet cell automotive, motorcycle and boat batteries. Commonly found in six-, twelve- and twenty-four-volt charges.
OILMotor and transmission oil.
OIL FILTERSMotor and transmission filters made in a metal container.
TIRESPassenger and truck tires and tubes.
MASONRYAll products generally used in the construction of buildings, including, but not limited to, bricks, cinder block, asphalt, concrete, rock and stone.
All designated single-family buildings and multifamily buildings
of two or more separate living units.
A container that is designed to be removable from a vehicle
or chassis.
As defined by the New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection administrative regulations and specifically N.J.A.C. 7:26-1.6
and N.J.A.C. 7:26-2.13, specifically consisting of solid waste Types
10, 13, 23, 25 and 27.
A facility designed exclusively to accept solid waste for
incineration and designed and permitted to meet all federal and New
Jersey Environmental Protection Agency rules and standards.
The process by which recyclable materials are separated at
the point of generation by the generator thereof from solid waste
for the purpose of recycling.
Recyclable materials which are separated at the point of
generation by the generator thereof from solid waste for the purposes
of recycling.
All public highways, avenues, streets, lanes, boulevards,
circles, terraces, drives and public roads, whether dedicated or not,
within the limits of the Township of South Harrison.
A bundle should be used for the collection and removal of
solid waste or recyclable materials.
A single commercial, municipal or residential establishment.
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 55:13A-3(j).
A.Â
The Township Committee of the Township of South Harrison shall have
the power, if in its opinion it is more advantageous to have the garbage,
recycling and other refuse collected, removed and disposed of by persons
other than authorities of the municipality, to make a contract or
contracts for such work or any portion thereof with any individual
or individuals, municipal corporation, or corporations. Before making
such contract or contracts, the Township Committee of the Township
of South Harrison shall first adopt specifications for the doing of
the work in a sanitary and inoffensive manner. Unless exempt, said
contract shall be entered into and made only after bids therefor have
been advertised according to law, and then only to the lowest responsible
bidder or bidders. The bidder or bidders to whom the contract is awarded
shall give satisfactory bond or other security for the faithful performance
of the work. The contract shall include, and in all respects conform
to, the specifications adopted for the doing of the work.
B.Â
Combined trash and recycling collection, removal and disposal will
be available from all municipal and residential sectors.
C.Â
Mandatory source separation. It shall be mandatory for all persons
who are owners, tenants or occupants of residential and nonresidential
premises, which shall include but not be limited to retail and other
commercial establishments and locations, as well as government, schools
and other institutional locations within the municipality of Township
of South Harrison, to separate designated recyclable materials from
all solid waste. Designated recyclable materials shall be deposited
separate and apart from other solid waste generated by the owners,
tenants, or occupants of such premises and shall be placed separately
at the curb in a manner and on such days and times as may be hereinafter
established by regulations promulgated by the Township of South Harrison.
D.Â
Exemptions. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.16(d), the governing body
of a municipality may exempt persons occupying commercial or institutional
premises within its municipal boundaries from the source separation
requirements of this chapter, which requires a person generating municipal
solid waste within its municipal boundaries to source-separate from
the municipal solid waste stream the specified recyclable materials
if those persons have otherwise provided for the recycling of all
designated recyclable materials. To be eligible for an exemption pursuant
to this chapter, a commercial or institutional generator of solid
waste shall file an application for exemption with the Municipal Recycling
Coordinator on forms to be provided for this purpose. The form shall
include, at a minimum, the following information:
(1)Â
The name of the commercial or institutional entity;
(2)Â
The street address location and block and lot designation;
(3)Â
The name, official title and phone number of the person making application
on the behalf of the commercial or institutional entity;
(4)Â
The name, address and official contact person and telephone number
of the facility which provides the service of recycling those designated
recyclable materials; and
(5)Â
A certification that the designated recyclable materials will be
recycled and that, at least on an annual basis, said recycling service
provider or commercial/institutional generator shall provide written
documentation to the Municipal Recycling Coordinator of the total
number of tons collected and recycled for each designated material.
The following materials shall be designated recyclables from
the municipal and residential sectors: glass, cans, plastic, paper,
newspaper, glass bottles and jars, aluminum cans, bimetal cans, plastic
containers (PET No. 1 and HDPE No. 2 plastics), paper, corrugated
cardboard, cereal boxes, junk mail, magazines and catalogs, and office
paper.
A.Â
Municipal collection. The collection, removal and disposal of all
solid waste and designated recyclable materials within the Township
shall be performed by a contractor engaged by the Township Committee
of the Township of South Harrison for such services. The collection
schedule for both solid waste and designated recyclable material shall
be determined by the contracting unit providing the service to South
Harrison Township, which schedule shall be approved by the Township
Committee. All public parks and sidewalk receptacles within the Township
shall be cleaned and maintained by the Township of South Harrison
Public Works Department or such other party as may be designated by
the Township Committee.
B.Â
Owners, occupants or lessees residing within South Harrison Township
shall place containers curbside after 3:00 p.m. prior to the collection
day, and all containers shall be removed from the curbside as soon
as practical after collection or by no later than 9:00 p.m. on the
date of the collection. All solid waste shall be removed from special
events within 24 hours of their completion.
C.Â
All receptacles or dumpsters shall be maintained in a clean and safe
manner.
A.Â
Automated trash collection. Two ninety-five-gallon containers (also
referred to herein as "carts") will be assigned by serial number recorded
by the Township of South Harrison Public Works Department to each
residential taxable property. The containers shall remain the property
of South Harrison Township. One container shall be designated for
recyclable material and one container shall be designated for nonrecyclable
refuse.
(1)Â
If a resident vacates the premises, the container(s) assigned to
that residence must be left behind for the new resident. It is a precondition
of obtaining a certificate of occupancy to account for all leased
containers registered to that residence.
(2)Â
At the sole discretion of South Harrison Township or their designee,
and if all real property taxes are current, residents, after following
all recycling rules and regulations, may lease a second trash or recycling
container (not to exceed a total of 285 gallons per household for
trash and recycling containers combined) at the following charge,
which may be amended by the Township of South Harrison from time to
time:
(a)Â
Ninety-five-gallon container fee: $100 annually.
(3)Â
Containers requiring repair. Residents shall immediately notify the Township Clerk if a container is damaged or in need of repair. At the sole discretion of the Township, containers deemed to be negligently damaged beyond repair may be replaced provided that the resident pays for the replacement container as outlined in § 120-6A(2)(a).
(4)Â
All containers are owned and belong to the Township of South Harrison
and not the lessee/property owner.
(5)Â
Residents may mark their addresses on the lids of the containers
at a maximum font of three inches in height.
B.Â
Nonmunicipal collection.
(1)Â
Commercial.
(a)Â
It shall be the responsibility of the owner, occupant or lessee
of commercial properties to arrange for separate collection, transportation
and proper disposal of collected solid waste and recyclables.
(b)Â
Tenants or lessees of commercial buildings may be exempt from
collection, transportation and disposal requirements as set forth
above if their leases designate the owner of the building responsible
for this service.
(c)Â
Owners or operators of commercially zoned buildings shall provide
separately labeled trash and recycling containers for the public at
a minimum of one set of containers every single linear 1/4 mile (i.e.,
approximately 1,300 feet).
(2)Â
Residential. It shall be the responsibility of the owner, occupant
or lessee to arrange for separate collection, transportation and proper
disposal of collected solid waste and recyclables.
A.Â
All waste disposal containers must be stored in a protected area
or enclosure so as not to allow debris to blow onto the streets or
adjacent properties. No enclosure shall be erected in a public right-of-way
or easement.
B.Â
All solid waste shall be placed in waste disposal containers (trash
cans, bags, dumpsters) and secured to prevent easy access of vermin,
pests and household pets.
C.Â
No waste disposal containers shall be filled to the point of overflowing.
D.Â
Debris or litter on or around trash containers or around construction
or demolition projects shall not be accumulated or stored in such
a manner that it is likely to be removed by natural forces onto adjacent
property.
E.Â
Hazardous waste shall be disposed of separately according to federal
(40 CFR 261) or New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
(N.J.A.C. 7:26-7) disposal regulations.
F.Â
Medical/biohazard waste shall be disposed of separately according
to federal (40 CFR 261) or New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection (N.J.A.C. 7:26-7) disposal regulations.
A.Â
All residential and municipally collected solid waste and designated
recyclable material shall be placed at the curb for collection.
(1)Â
Collected recyclable materials.
(a)Â
The following items shall be placed in a single container: glass,
metal and bimetal cans, recyclable plastic and plastic containers
with rings and caps removed, newspaper, mixed paper, office paper,
junk mail, magazines and catalogs, cereal boxes, glass bottles and
jars with rings and caps removed, aluminum cans, and corrugated cardboard.
B.Â
Recyclable material excluded. It shall be the responsibility of all
nonresidential sectors (i.e., commercial sectors) to arrange for the
collection and removal of all designated recyclable materials.
C.Â
Ineligible recyclable materials. Residential and municipal recyclable
materials ineligible for collection shall consist of vegetative waste,
hazardous waste, medical/biohazardous waste, appliances, ferrous and
nonferrous metal, ozone-depleting compounds, leaves, batteries, motor
oil, oil filters, electronic waste, tires and masonry building products.
Trash containers shall be placed out with metal lift bars facing
the center of the street and with at least four feet of clearance
on either side so that the mechanical arm can easily lift the container
without interference. All containers must be placed in such a fashion
as to allow for unencumbered access by the refuse and recyclable collection
equipment. The Township is under no obligation to empty any containers
which, under the sole discretion of the Township and/or their designee(s),
is deemed to be inappropriately placed or encumbered.
A.Â
All documentation shall be included with the recycling report. All
commercial establishments, cleaning firms or such private haulers
responsible for removal of recyclable materials must file completed
recycling reports with the Township Clerk or designated Township official.
The recycling reports shall be submitted as per the following schedule:
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Report Period
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Due Date
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|---|---|
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January 1 to December 31
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February 1, for previous year
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B.Â
All construction and demolition projects shall be required to complete
a form and submit it along with a request for a permit. The person
who signs the form regarding the project shall be responsible for
filing solid waste and recycling documentation when the project is
completed or by February 1, whichever is first.
C.Â
All documentation of recycled materials and solid waste from special
events shall be submitted to the Township Clerk or designated Township
official no later than 24 hours of their completion.
A.Â
All commercial and institutional generators of solid waste shall
be required to comply with the provisions of this chapter.
B.Â
The arrangements for the collection of designated recyclables hereunder
shall be the responsibility of the commercial, institutional or industrial
property owner or its designee, unless the municipality provides for
the collection of designated recyclable materials. All commercial,
institutional or industrial properties which provide outdoor litter
receptacles and disposal service for their contents shall also provide
receptacles for designated recyclable materials and for those materials
commonly deposited in the location of the litter receptacle and shall
provide for separate recycling service for those contents.
C.Â
Every business, institution or industrial facility shall report on
an annual basis to the Recycling Coordinator, on such forms as may
be prescribed, on recycling activities at its premises, including
the amount of recycled materials, by material type, collected and
recycled and the vendor or vendors providing recycling service. Recycling
reports shall be submitted to the Recycling Coordinator as per the
following schedule:
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Report Period
|
Due Date
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|---|---|
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January 1 to December 31
|
February 1, for previous year
|
D.Â
All construction and demolition projects shall be required to complete
an ORM form and submit it along with a request for a permit. The person
who signs the form regarding the project shall be responsible for
filing solid waste and recycling documentation when the project is
completed or by February 1, whichever is first.
E.Â
All food service establishments, as defined in the Health Code, shall,
in addition to compliance with all other recycling requirements, be
required to recycle grease and/or cooking oil created in the processing
of food or food products, and to maintain such records as may be prescribed
for the inspection by any code enforcement officer.
A.Â
From the time of placement at the designated municipal loading/storage
area described herein for the collection by the Township of South
Harrison, in accordance with the terms hereof, items shall be and
become the property of the Township of South Harrison or its authorized
agent.
B.Â
It shall be a violation of this chapter for any person, firm, charity,
corporation, partnership or employee to collect, pick up or cause
to be collected or picked up any recyclable items placed for collection
by the Township or its authorized agent.
C.Â
Any and each collection in violation hereof from one or more properties
shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.
A.Â
It shall be unlawful to combine designated, unsoiled recyclables with other solid waste. Failure to source-separate the designated recyclable materials defined within § 120-4 is a violation of this chapter.
B.Â
It shall be unlawful for solid waste collectors to collect solid waste that contains visible signs of designated recyclable materials, as defined in § 120-4. It is also unlawful for solid waste collectors to remove for disposal those bags or containers of solid waste and/or recyclables which visibly display a warning notice indicating that the load of solid waste contains designated recyclable materials and therefore should not be removed for disposal.
C.Â
Once placed in the location identified by this chapter, or any rules
or regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter, no person, other
than those authorized by the Township, shall tamper with, collect,
remove or otherwise handle designated recyclable materials.
D.Â
No person shall sweep into or deposit in any gutter, street, catch
basin or other public place any accumulation of grass clippings, leaves
or other material from any public or private sidewalk or driveway.
E.Â
No person shall burn trash or designated recyclables without a permit
issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection or
its authorized agent.
F.Â
No person shall place or deposit household or commercial solid waste
or recyclable material in sidewalk receptacles or in unauthorized
private or municipal containers.
G.Â
It shall be unlawful for any unauthorized person to deposit trash
or recyclables at the Township facility.
H.Â
It shall also be unlawful to violate any other provision of this
chapter.
A.Â
Private receptacle. Any privately owned/leased receptacle used by
any person other than the owner/lessor without the express permission
of the owner/lessor shall constitute an unauthorized use.
B.Â
Public receptacle. Any publicly owned/leased receptacle used by any
person in violation of this chapter shall constitute an unauthorized
use.
The following shall constitute an unauthorized landfill:
No person, firm, charity, corporation, partnership or employee
shall collect, pick up or cause to be collected or picked up any recyclable
item placed for collection by the Township or its authorized agent.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.13a and 13:1E-99.16c:
A.Â
Any application to the Joint Land Use Board of the Township of South
Harrison for subdivision or site plan approval for the construction
of multifamily dwelling units of three or more units, single-family
developments of 50 or more units or any commercial, institutional,
or industrial development for the utilization of 1,000 square feet
or more of land must include a recycling plan. The plan shall contain,
at a minimum, the following:
(1)Â
Detailed analysis of the expected composition and amount of solid
waste and recyclables generated at the proposed development.
(2)Â
Project location documented on the applicant's site plan that
provides for convenient recycling opportunities for all owners, tenants,
and occupants. The recycling area shall be of sufficient size, convenient
location and contain other attributes (signage, lighting, fencing,
etc.) as may be determined by the Joint Land Use Board and Municipal
Recycling Coordinator.
B.Â
Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the Township
of South Harrison, the owner of any new multifamily housing or commercial,
institutional, or industrial development must supply a copy of a duly
executed contract with a hauling company for the purpose of collection
and recycling of source-separated recyclable materials in those instances
where the municipality does not otherwise provide this service.
C.Â
Provisions shall be made for the indoor, or enclosed outdoor, storage
and pickup of solid waste, to be approved by the Township Engineer.
It shall be the responsibility of the Zoning Officer and/or
the Police Department and their designated agents or designees to
enforce all provisions of this chapter.
The following fines for violation of this chapter shall apply:
A.Â
C.Â
Placing containers curbside before the authorized collection day and time and/or failure to remove containers from the curbside before the time prescribed in § 120-5B of this chapter: $50. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such.
D.Â
Failure to file a construction, demolition and diversion form for
a construction or demolition project.
(1)Â
First offense: $50 to $500. Each day such violation is committed
or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall
be punishable as such.
(2)Â
Second offense: $250 to $1,000. Each day such violation is committed
or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall
be punishable as such.
(3)Â
Third offense: $500 to $2,000. Each day such violation is committed
or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall
be punishable as such.
(4)Â
Fourth offense: $1,000 to $3,000. Each day such violation is committed
or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall
be punishable as such.
(5)Â
Fifth offense and thereafter: $2,000 to $5,000. Each day such violation
is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate
offense and shall be punishable as such.
E.Â
Failure to file a recycling report.
(1)Â
First offense: $100. Each day such violation is committed or permitted
to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable
as such.
(2)Â
Second and subsequent offenses: $250. Each day such violation is
committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense
and shall be punishable as such.
F.Â
Failure to file documentation.
(1)Â
First offense: $100. Each day such violation is committed or permitted
to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable
as such.
(2)Â
Second and subsequent offenses: $250. Each day such violation is
committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense
and shall be punishable as such.
G.Â
Failure to properly dispose of solid waste.
(1)Â
First offense: $250 and perform the cleanup or pay for cleanup costs.
Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall
constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such.
(2)Â
Second and subsequent offenses: $500 and perform the cleanup or pay
for cleanup costs. Each day such violation is committed or permitted
to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable
as such.
J.Â
Failure to contain solid waste.
(1)Â
Municipal collection.
(a)Â
First offense: $50. Each day such violation is committed or
permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall
be punishable as such.
(b)Â
Second and subsequent offenses: $100. Each day such violation
is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate
offense and shall be punishable as such.
(2)Â
Nonmunicipal collection.
(a)Â
First offense: $50. Each day such violation is committed or
permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall
be punishable as such.
(b)Â
Second and subsequent offenses: $100. Each day such violation
is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate
offense and shall be punishable as such.
K.Â
Placing household or commercial solid waste or recyclables in public
receptacles.
(1)Â
First offense: $50. Each day such violation is committed or permitted
to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable
as such.
(2)Â
Second and subsequent offenses: $100. Each day such violation is
committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense
and shall be punishable as such.
L.Â
Accepting solid waste or recyclable materials for disposal in an
unlicensed disposal facility.
(1)Â
First offense: $250. Each day such violation is committed or permitted
to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable
as such.
(2)Â
Second and subsequent offenses: $500. Each day such violation is
committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense
and shall be punishable as such.
N.Â
Dumping.
(1)Â
First offense: $250 and perform the cleanup or pay for cleanup costs.
Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall
constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such.
(2)Â
Second and subsequent offenses: $500 and perform the cleanup or pay
for cleanup costs. Each day such violation is committed or permitted
to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable
as such.
Q.Â
Fines levied and collected pursuant to the provisions of this chapter
shall be immediately deposited into the Municipal Recycling Trust
Fund (or equivalent). Monies in the Municipal Recycling Trust Fund
shall be used for the expenses of the Township recycling program.
A.Â
The first person or business who provides information leading to
the arrest and conviction of anyone illegally dumping shall be eligible
for a reward of an amount not to exceed $50, exclusive of court fees.
B.Â
The person or business who provides the information must complete
a form by the Township of South Harrison.
C.Â
The person or business who provides the information must be able
to appear in court to testify.
D.Â
The information award shall be awarded after the fine has been collected.
