For the purposes of this article, all definitions of Articles
I and
II of this chapter shall apply, and certain terms as defined as follows:
FOLIAGE
Any herbage, including hedges, flowers and plants but excluding
tree leaves and trees. This definition shall include that part of
a hedge or tree directly attached to the herbage and commonly referred
to as "twigs."
GRASS
A green herbage providing ground cover. This definition shall
include the term "grass clipping."
There is hereby established a system for the
collection of grass and foliage generated from dwelling units, for
storage or recycling by the Borough.
The placement of grass and foliage at curbside shall be governed by rules and regulations established from time to time by the Borough of River Edge, with notice to the owners, lessees or occupants of dwelling units given in the Town Newsletter and for any official newspaper of the Borough of River Edge. The Superintendent of the Department of Public Works, with the approval of the Mayor and Council, is authorized to formulate a grass and foliage pickup schedule. All owners, lessees or occupants will be notified of the collection schedule in the same manner as they would of any rules and regulations pursuant to Article
III hereinabove.
The Superintendent of the Department of Public
Works, with the approval of the Mayor and Council, is authorized to
store and recycle grass and foliage for composting or mulching, and
to dispose of the grass and foliage for these or other purposes, as
permitted by law.
[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.