[Adopted 12-31-1975 as § 4-9.2 of the 1975 Code]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ALUMINUM
Refers to all recyclable aluminum. Aluminum shall be contained in suitable occupant- or owner-supplied containers.
[Added 2-21-1984 by Ord. No. 849]
CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS
Refers to source-separated nonputrescible recyclable material generated from the construction, alteration, repair, maintenance and/or demolition of structures within Bergen County. This material shall include concrete, bricks, block, ferrous and nonferrous scrap, asphalt, asphalt shingles, recyclable wood scrap and any and all other material generated from the construction, alteration, repair, maintenance and/or demolition of a structure or structures within Bergen County that a municipality may deem recyclable.
[Added 3-21-1994 by Ord. No. 1094]
CORRUGATED CARDBOARD
Refers to structural material shaped in parallel furrows and ridges for rigidity, used to make packing and shipping containers.
[Added 3-21-1994 by Ord. No. 1094]
DWELLING UNIT
Includes a one-family home, two-family home, multifamily home and apartments.
GLASS
Refers to all products made from silica or sand, soda ash and limestone, the product being transparent or translucent, and being used for packaging or bottling of various matter and all other materials, excluding, however, blue and flat glass commonly known as "window glass." Glass shall be contained in suitable occupant- or owner-supplied containers.
[Added 2-21-1984 by Ord. No. 849; amended 11-5-2007 by Ord. No. 1587]
HEAVY METAL
Refers to all metal scrap containing steel and/or cast iron.
[Added 3-21-1994 by Ord. No. 1094]
MAGAZINES
Includes all magazines or periodicals printed on glossy stock or paper of heavier quality than that commonly recognized as newsprint.
MULTIFAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
Refers to a building containing three or more dwelling units occupied or intended to be occupied by persons living independently of each other, or a group of such buildings.
[Added 3-21-1994 by Ord. No. 1094]
RECYCLING AREA
Refers to space allocated for collection and storage of source-separated recyclable materials.
[Added 3-21-1994 by Ord. No. 1094]
SOLID WASTE
Refers to all garbage and rubbish normally placed in the rear yard or at the curb by the residents and commercial occupants of the Borough of River Edge at regular collection.
[Added 2-21-1984 by Ord. No. 849]
TIN CANS
Refers to all cans made of steel or tin. The most common are tin-plated steel cans which contain food.
[Added 3-21-1994 by Ord. No. 1094]
USED NEWSPAPERS
Includes 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.
WHITE GOODS
Refers to used appliances such as refrigerators, washers, dryers and stoves.
[Added 3-21-1994 by Ord. No. 1094]
There is hereby established a program for the collection of newspapers and magazines within the Borough of River Edge for the purpose of resale or disposal of the same by the Borough of River Edge for recycling purposes.
A. 
Newspapers, magazines and cardboard. All owners, lessees or occupants of dwelling units shall be required from the effective date of this article to separate from their solid wastes or trash all newspapers, magazines and cardboard which shall be picked up and disposed of separately by employees or agents of the Borough of River Edge, or any persons, firm or organization so designated by the Borough of River Edge, or any charitable organization, including but not limited to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Explorer Scouts, which may be designated by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of River Edge; such separation shall be in accordance with the following terms and conditions:
[Amended 11-5-2007 by Ord. No. 1587]
(1) 
All newspapers will be bundled with twine or other secure arrangements to ensure that they will not be capable of being windblown or distributed on the public streets, and provided further that the maximum weight of any bundle does not exceed 30 pounds (approximately 12 inches high).
(2) 
All magazines and cardboard will be bundled with twine or other secure arrangements to ensure that they will not be capable of being windblown or distributed on the public streets, and provided further that the maximum weight of any bundle does not exceed 30 pounds (approximately 12 inches high).
(3) 
Bundles of newspapers, magazines and cardboard as described in Subsections A(1) and (2) above shall not remain, in the case of one- and two-family houses, at the house or garbage pickup location for other refuse, but instead shall be placed by the owner, lessee or occupant at the curb on the days designated for such purposes by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of River Edge, a schedule of said days to be published at various intervals, at least once a year, by the Borough of River Edge, in the Town Newsletter and in any official newspaper of the Borough of River Edge. In the case of other dwelling units, such as apartment houses, the owner or manager of said multi-dwelling units shall ensure that a special place is designated for the storage of said magazines, newspapers and cardboard, and all lessees of said dwelling units shall be required to separate such items and place the same in said designated place as aforesaid; the owner or manager of said multi-dwelling units shall notify the Department of Public Works Superintendent of the location of said area. Said location is to be subject to the approval of both the Superintendent of the Department of Public Works and the Borough Fire Inspector.
(4) 
Placement of bundles of newspapers or magazines shall not be made at the curb prior to 5:00 p.m. of the date before pickup.
B. 
Glass, aluminum and recyclable plastc.
[Added 2-21-1984 by Ord. No. 849; amended 11-5-2007 by Ord. No. 1587]
(1) 
In the case of glass, aluminum and recyclable plastic, and upon passage of a directive by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of River Edge, it shall be mandatory for all persons who are owners, lessees or occupants to separate glass, aluminum and recyclable plastic from all other solid waste produced by any such resident and nonresident, and to bundle the same glass, aluminum cans and recyclable plastic for pickup, collection and recycling.
(2) 
Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, any person who is an owner, lessee or occupant may donate or sell recyclables to any person, partnership or corporation, whether operated for profit or not for profit. Said person, partnership or corporation may not, however, under any circumstances pick up said recyclables from curbside in the Borough of River Edge, whether or not said recyclables are placed at curbside on or immediately preceding or following regular curbside collection.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The former last unnumbered paragraph of Section I, dealing with violations and penalties, which immediately followed this subsection, was deleted 12-16-1996 by Ord. No. 1172.
C. 
Heavy metal, white goods and tin cans. On or after the effective date of this subsection, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of River Edge:
[Added 3-21-1994 by Ord. No. 1094]
(1) 
It shall be mandatory for all persons who are owners, lessees or occupants to separate heavy metal, white goods and tin cans and all other solid waste produced by any such resident and nonresident, and to separately bundle the same heavy metal, white goods and tin cans for pickup, collection and recycling.
(2) 
All persons who are owners, lessees or occupants shall separate heavy metal, white goods and tin cans and all other solid waste produced by any such resident and nonresident, and to separately bundle the same. Heavy metal, white goods and corrugated cardboard may be disposed of at the Department of Public Works.
D. 
Household-generated batteries. On or after the effective date of this subsection, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of River Edge, it shall be mandatory for all persons who are homeowners, lessees or occupants to separate household-generated batteries and all other solid waste produced by any such resident and nonresident, and to recycle and deliver household-generated batteries to any household hazardous collection program.
[Added 12-19-1994 by Ord. No. 1121[2]]
[2]
Editor's Note: Former Section III, Violations and penalties, which immediately followed this subsection, was deleted 12-16-1996 by Ord. No. 1172.
E. 
Residential- and commercial-generated construction and demolition debris.
[Added 2-16-2010 by Ord. No. 1691]
(1) 
On or after the effective date of this subsection, all persons who are homeowners, lessees or occupants are to separate household-generated construction and demolition debris, as defined in § 358-9, from all other solid waste produced, and to recycle same, where practical. A proposed plan for recycling shall be submitted to the Borough Building Department as part of an application for any building or demolition permit, as the case may be. The Borough Building Department shall immediately provide a copy of the plan to the Borough Recycling Coordinator.
(2) 
The building permit holder shall provide the Building Department an invoice from the container company evidencing recycling tonnage, when available.
Under emergency conditions, the time and place for pickup as otherwise prescribed by § 358-11 may be varied by resolution of the Mayor and Council or by pronouncement from the Mayor and Council of the Borough of River Edge with notice to the residents given in the Town Newsletter and/or any official newspaper of the Borough of River Edge or, where necessary, by radio, television or any other means of communication designated by the Mayor.
[Added 3-21-1994 by Ord. No. 1094]
A. 
There shall be included in all multifamily housing development that requires subdivision or site plan approval an indoor or outdoor recycling area for the collection and storage of the recycling area which 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.[1]
[Amended 12-9-2005 by Ord. No. 1520]
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 40:55D-28.
B. 
The recycling area shall be conveniently located for the residential disposition of source-separated recyclable materials, preferably near, but clearly separated from, a refuse dumpster.
C. 
The recycling area shall be well lit and shall be safely and easily accessible by recycling personnel and vehicles. Collection vehicles shall be able to access the recycling area without interference from parked cars or other obstacles. Reasonable measure shall be taken to protect the recycling area, and the bins or containers placed therein, against theft of recyclable materials, bins or containers.
D. 
The recycling area or the bins or containers placed therein shall be designed so as to provide protection against adverse environmental conditions which might render the collected materials unmarketable. 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.
E. 
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.
F. 
Landscaping and/or fencing shall be provided around any outdoor recycling area and shall be developed in an aesthetically pleasing manner.
G. 
The recycling area, where the Borough of River Edge is responsible for the recycling pickup of the multifamily housing development, shall be located curbside adjacent to a public street.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Former Section III, Violations and Penalties, which immediately followed this subsection, was deleted 12-16-1996 by Ord. No. 1172.
H. 
The multiple family dwellings who are receiving solid waste collection services or reimbursement for same by the Borough must provide recycling tonnage slips, at least quarterly, to evidence an adequate recycling program as a condition to continue service or reimbursement.
[Added 12-9-2005 by Ord. No. 1520]
[Amended 12-16-1996 by Ord. No. 1172]
Collection from curbside of such bundles of recyclable materials shall be made by the current garbage scavenger or by contract for outside services as directed by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of River Edge, with primary administrative supervision being under the control of the Superintendent of the Department of Public Works of the Borough of River Edge, subject to the approval of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of River Edge.
[Amended 12-16-1996 by Ord. No. 1172]
The Superintendent of the Department of Public Works, with the approval of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of River Edge, is authorized from time to time by bid or by contract approved by the Mayor and Council to sell and deliver the recyclable materials so collected in order to obtain the best possible price therefor depending upon market conditions at the time of sale. Said bid or contract may provide for a method of payment whereby the Borough of River Edge is to share with the party who collects said used recyclable materials in the moneys received on a percentage basis to be determined by the contract.
[Amended 12-16-1996 by Ord. No. 1172]
Nothing in this article shall be deemed to prohibit any owner, lessee or occupant from disposing of recyclable materials privately through sale or gift of the person concerned; provided, however, that in no event shall such recyclable materials be left at the curb for any private pickup, and further provided that in no event shall any recyclable materials be disposed of as part of the solid waste pickup by the Borough of River Edge scavenger in accordance with the normal pickup by the Borough of River Edge. Excepted from this provision are pickups by charitable organizations designated by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of River Edge as authorized by § 359-11.
[Amended 12-16-1996 by Ord. No. 1172]
From the time of placement at the curb by any person of used recyclable materials for collection by the Borough of River Edge pursuant to the rules and regulations established hereunder, such used recyclable materials shall be and become the property of the Borough of River Edge. It shall be a violation of this article for any person unauthorized by the Superintendent of the Department of Public Works to collect or pick up or cause to be collected or picked up any such used recyclable materials for any purpose whatsoever once the same has been placed at the curb, since private disposal thereof must be done in accordance with the terms of § 358-16 of this article. Any and each such collection in violation hereof from one or more premises shall constitute a separate and distinct offense punishable as hereinafter provided.
[Amended 12-16-1996 by Ord. No. 1172]
For a violation of any provision of this article, the maximum penalty, upon conviction thereof, shall be a fine not exceeding $1,000, or imprisonment for up to 90 days, or a period of community service not exceeding 90 days, or any combination thereof.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Section 10, dealing with maximum fines, which immediately followed this section, was deleted 12-16-1996 by Ord. No. 1172.