As used in this article, the following definitions
shall apply:
GLASS
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 material commonly known
as "glass"; excluding, however, blue and flat glass and glass commonly
known as "window glass."
SOLID WASTE
Includes all garbage and rubbish normally collected by the
Borough of Runnemede or its authorized agents.
USED ALUMINUM CANS
Includes all disposal containers fabricated primarily of
aluminum and commonly used for soda, beer or other beverages and usually
having a capacity of between seven ounces and 16 ounces.
USED METAL CANS
Includes all disposable containers fabricated primarily of
metal and commonly used for soda, beer or other beverages and usually
having a capacity of between seven ounces and 16 ounces.
USED MOTOR OIL
Used motor oil from residential vehicles and lawn mowers shall be placed in plastic containers of one gallon or less and delivered and deposited as set forth in §
316-14A(4).
USED NEWSPAPER
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.
After the effective date of this article and
under regulations issued by the Director of Public Works in accordance
with the terms of this article, there is hereby established a program
for the mandatory separation from municipal solid waste in the Borough
of Runnemede of used newspaper, glass, used metal and aluminum cans.
All persons who utilize the Borough of Runnemede or its authorized
agent for the collection of solid waste shall separate used newspapers,
glass, used metal and aluminum cans from all other solid waste products
in such premises and shall place such used newspaper, glass and used
metal and aluminum cans from all other solid waste products in such
premises and shall place such used newspapers, glass and used metal
and aluminum cans in separate bundles or containers and in the appropriate
location, in accordance with this article. The Borough of Runnemede
is not required to collect solid waste from any occupant or owner
who includes newspapers, glass or used metal and aluminum cans with
his solid waste or does not place the separated items for collection
in accordance with this article or authorized regulation.
From the time of placement at the curb by anyone
of the categories described herein for collection by the Borough of
Runnemede in accordance with the terms hereof, items shall be and
become the property of the Borough of Runnemede or its authorized
agent. It shall be a violation of this article for any person not
authorized by the Borough of Runnemede to collect the items herein
described or pick up or cause to be collected or picked up any such
items. Any and each such collection in violation hereof from one or
more residences shall constitute a separate distinct offense punishable
as hereinafter provided.
[Amended 2-5-2002 by Ord. No. 01-19]
Any person who violates or neglects to comply with any provisions of this article or any regulation promulgated pursuant thereto shall, upon conviction, be subject to the penalty as provided in §
1-15, General penalty, of this Code.