For the purposes of this article, all definitions
of this chapter shall apply, and certain terms are defined as follows:
DWELLING UNIT
A one-family home, a two-family home, multifamily home and
apartments.
LEAF
A lateral outgrowth from a stem that forms part of the foliage
of a tree.
There is hereby established a system for the
collection of leaves generated from dwelling units during the period
from January 1 through December 31 of each year, for storage or recycling
by the Borough.
The Superintendent of the Department of Public Works, with the approval of the Mayor and Council, is authorized to store and recycle leaves for composting or mulching and to dispose of the leaves for these or other purposes, as permitted by law. As an alternative to §
358-36B, all persons occupying a residential premises may mulch or compost leaves generated at that premises.
[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.