As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
ALUMINUM CANS
Cans made entirely of aluminum which were used to hold beverages.
Specifically excluded are cans of other types of materials and other
aluminum products, such as foil, pie pans and aluminum siding.
BIMETAL
Containers specifically of nonaluminum construction used
for such products as pet food cans, canned fruit and the like.
BUSINESS OR COMMERCIAL
Any nonresidential building or establishment, including but
not limited to those used for retail, wholesale, offices, professional
services, shipping and receiving areas and cafeterias.
CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS
Any debris generated or accumulated by reason of new home
or other building construction, alteration or addition, improvement
or repair, consisting of roofing shingles, tar paper, sheathing, lumber,
framing, beams, lolly columns, plaster, sheetrock, insulation, plumbing
and electrical materials, cinder block, concrete block, cement, brick,
facing or finishing materials, be they masonry or otherwise, aluminum
siding, cedar siding, vinyl siding, gutters, leaders, ceiling materials,
tile, linoleum, asphalt, heating, ventilating and air-conditioning
units, duct work or appurtenances and any other similar materials
generated or resulting from such activity.
[Added 12-15-1992 by Ord. No. 19-92-92]
CORRUGATED CARDBOARD
The terms used to identify a type of paper in which a portion
has been made to have a wavy surface (alternating ridges and grooves)
and is placed between two flat surfaces for the sake of strength and
which is commonly used to form cartons.
DESIGNATED MATERIALS
Those recyclable materials listed in the Passaic County District
Recycling Plan which are mandated to be source-separated for recycling,
namely, glass food and beverage containers, aluminum beverage containers,
newspaper and leaves residentially; glass food and beverage containers,
aluminum beverage containers and corrugated cardboard for restaurants
and taverns; corrugated cardboard and high-grade paper for all other
commercial establishments; and glass food and beverage containers
and paper for institutional establishments. Herein, the term will
also include any additional materials stipulated by the municipality
for recycling, such as tin cans, plastic, oil, tires, organics, etc.
GLASS
Bottles and jars made of silica, soda ash and limestone,
being transparent or translucent and breakable. Specifically excluded
are plastics or any other glass products, such as window glass and
ceramics.
HIGH-GRADE PAPER
Papers generally used in offices that are of high quality
and do not have a glossy finish, including but not limited to computer,
letterhead, ledger and photocopy paper.
INSTITUTION
An established organization or foundation dedicated to public
service or culture, including but not limited to religious, educational,
health-care and governmental establishments.
LEAVES
Shall be deemed to refer to fallen leaves.
NEWSPAPER
Newsprint-grade paper which is printed and distributed daily
or weekly that contains news. The recycling of such material excludes
soiled paper.
PLASTICS
Containers made entirely of plastic used to hold products
such as oil, dish detergent and the like. Specifically excluded are
bags, cans and other such plastic products.
RECYCLING
Any process by which materials which would otherwise become
solid waste are collected, separated or processed and returned to
the economic mainstream in the form of raw materials or products.
RESIDENT
Any person who owns, leases and/or occupies dwellings within
the municipality, including those in multifamily dwellings and/or
single-family developments.
RESTAURANT AND TAVERN
Any nonresidential building or establishment, including but
not limited to those used for providing food-related and dining services.
SOLID WASTE
All garbage and rubbish normally placed at the curb for collection
by the borough on a regular schedule.
SOURCE SEPARATION
Recyclable materials which are kept separate and apart from
residential, commercial and institutional solid waste by the generator
for the purposes of collection, disposition and recycling.
On and after the date of final approval of this chapter, it shall be mandatory for all residential, institutional and commercial inhabitants of the Borough of Wanaque to source-separate designated materials from all other solid waste for recycling. This shall be done in the manner described in §
89A-3.
Recyclable materials placed at the curb or recycling depot are the property of the Borough of Wanaque or its authorized agent. It is a violation of this chapter for any person unauthorized by the Borough if Wanaque to collect or pick up or cause to be collected or picked up any such recyclables. Any and each such collection in violation hereof shall constitute a separate and distinct offense punishable as hereinafter provided in §
89A-9.
Any person who is an owner, lessee or occupant may donate or sell recyclable materials to any person, partnership or corporation, whether operating for profit or not for profit, as long as the recycling individual or company submits documentation to the Municipal Recycling Coordinator as described in §
89A-4.
The Municipal Recycling Coordinator, Supervisor
of Roads and Police Department or their designated agent is/are hereby
authorized and directed to enforce all provisions of this chapter,
including inspections and penalties for noncompliance.
Any person, firm or corporation who violates or neglects to comply with §
89A-2,
89A-3,
89A-4,
89A-5,
89A-6, or
89A-8 of this chapter or any regulations promulgated pursuant thereto shall, upon conviction hereof, be punishable by a fine of not less than $25 nor to exceed $1,000, except that the maximum fine for failure to comply with §§
89A-2,
89A-3 and
89A-4 shall be set at $25 for an initial violation. Enforcement shall commence upon the effective date of this chapter. Each and every day that said violation continues shall be considered a separate offense.
The enforcement agent or its designated agent
shall be responsible for the inspection of solid waste and/or recyclables
in all sectors in order to determine any noncompliance with this chapter.
These inspections will be made on a random basis, at a frequency of
at least once per month per collection route.
[Amended 11-19-1990 by Ord. No. 11-90-90; 3-19-1991 by 4-90-91]
The governing body shall not exempt persons
occupying commercial and institutional premises located within the
Borough of Wanaque from the source-separation and reporting requirements
of this chapter.