[Adopted 4-24-2008 by Ord. No. 9-08[1]]
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Editor's Note: This ordinance repealed former Art. II, Recycling, adopted 10-27-1994 by Ord. No. 26-94, as amended.
A. 
There is hereby established a mandatory recycling program for all residential, commercial, governmental and educational institutions located within the Township of Hanover for the purpose of separating recyclables from other waste products.
B. 
In accordance with regulations promulgated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority, and pursuant to the March 2007 Morris County Solid Waste Management Plan amendment, the Township shall make every good-faith effort to achieve the recycling of 50% of municipal solid waste generated within its borders; to recycle 50% of its municipal solid waste by the year 2015; and to monitor its level of recycling and solid waste disposal.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
COMMINGLED
A combining of nonputrescible source-separated recyclable materials for the purpose of recycling.
DESIGNATED RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
Those materials designated within the Morris County District Solid Waste Management Plan to be source separated for the purpose of recycling. These materials include:
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ALUMINUM CANSCans made from aluminum that was manufactured to hold a serving of a beverage. Specifically omitted from this definition are aluminum foil and aluminum pie plates.
B. 
GLASS BOTTLES AND JARSBottles and jars made from glass including clear, brown and green glass. A "bottle" is defined as a receptacle having a narrow neck and a mouth that can be corked or capped. A "jar" is defined as a wide-mouthed container that can be capped. Caps and lids not included. Specifically omitted from this definition are drinking glasses, windows, mirrors, light bulbs, and anything made of Pyrex® or ceramic.
C. 
PLASTIC BOTTLES (CODED 1 AND 2)Plastic bottles coded to indicate that they are comprised of the specific types of plastic compounds (polymers) known as polyethylene terephthalate (PETE) or high-density polyethylene (HDPE). See symbols below. A "bottle" is defined as a receptacle having a narrow neck and a mouth that can be corked or capped. Caps and lids are not included. Any item made of plastic that is not a bottle, and any plastic bottle without one of the symbols shown below is specifically omitted from this definition. Empty bottles which contained hazardous materials, such as motor oil, antifreeze, etc., should not be recycled.
D. 
STEEL (TIN) CANSAn air-tight container for the distribution or storage of goods, composed of thin, usually ferrous, metal. Examples are soup cans and tuna fish cans.
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NEWSPAPERA publication containing news, information and advertising, usually printed on low-cost paper called newsprint. Newspaper may include glossy inserts which come with the paper, dependent upon the market conditions at the time.
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CORRUGATED CARDBOARDShipping containers made with kraft paper linerboard and corrugated medium.
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MIXED PAPERVarious categories of recyclable paper, including but not limited to white and colored paper used in printers, photocopiers and fax machines, white and colored ledger paper, carbonless copy paper, construction paper, undeliverable mail, mailed promotional letters/advertisements/circulars, magazines, catalogues, envelopes, softcover books.
H. 
LEAVESVegetative material, typically generated in the autumn when they fall from trees and then are raked from residents' and/or commercial lawns.
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GRASS CLIPPINGSVegetative material generated when grass (lawns) are cut.
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BRUSHBranches, woody plants and other similar vegetative material. Leaves and grass do not constitute brush.
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NATURAL WOOD WASTELogs, stumps, branches and other wood tree parts. Dimensional lumber is omitted from inclusion in this definition.
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OIL-CONTAMINATED SOILNonhazardous soil that contains petroleum hydrocarbons (gasoline, diesel, kerosene, jet fuel, #4 and #6 heating oils and certain other refinery products including coal tar). This type of soil shall be determined to be nonhazardous in accordance with the standards set forth in N.J.A.C. 7:26.
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USED MOTOR OILMotor oil from motor vehicles, lawn mowers, boats, etc., which has served its intended useful purpose.
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LEAD-ACID BATTERIESStorage batteries in which the electrodes are grids of lead containing lead oxides that change in composition during charging and discharging, and the electrolyte is dilute sulfuric acid. These include starting batteries such as car batteries that deliver a short burst of high power to start the engine. In addition, they may include deep-cell batteries found on boats or campers used to power accessories like trolling motors, winches or lights.
O. 
HAZARDOUS DRY-CELL BATTERIESRechargeable batteries, such as nickel-cadmium, nickel-iron, nickel metal hydride, lithium ion, small-sealed lead acid, etc. These are often used as substitutes for nonrechargeable batteries in standard sizes such as AAA, AA, C, D and 9V. Rechargeable batteries are commonly found in cordless tools, cellular and cordless phones, laptop computers, cameras, remote controls, toys, etc. Also included in this definition are nonrechargeable batteries that are hazardous as defined by the Resource Conservation Recovery Act ("RCRA"), regardless of the RCRA exclusion of household waste from the definition of hazardous waste pursuant to 40 C.F.R. 261.4(b). Nonrechargeable hazardous batteries include older alkaline and carbon zinc batteries as well as silver oxide, mercury and magnesium button-type batteries, etc. It should be noted that domestically manufactured alkaline and carbon zinc nonrechargeable batteries made after circa 1994 eliminated mercury content to the point that they should not be considered RCRA hazardous and therefore are not included in this material category.
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METAL APPLIANCESAppliances composed predominantly of metal, and may include stoves, washing machines and dryers, for example, if the appliance is predominantly metal. Also included are air conditioners, refrigerators and dehumidifiers if they are predominantly metal. If these appliances on the latter list contain refrigerants that are prohibited by the Clean Air Act from being knowingly vented, the refrigerant must be recovered accordingly.
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WHOLE TIRESTires that are whole, not chipped into small pieces. [NOTE: Tires are allowed to be recycled and/or incinerated for energy recovery.]
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FERROUS METALSCopper, brass, scrap metals or any other metals derived from, containing, or alloyed with iron and steel, including metal pipes, conduits or fixtures that are used by plumbers, electricians or other home improvement and construction contractors.
[Added 12-13-2012 by Ord. No. 25-12]
ELECTRONIC WASTE
A computer central processing unit and associated hardware including keyboards, modems, printers scanners and fax machines; a cathode-ray tube, a cathode-ray-tube device, a flat panel display or similar video display device with a screen that is greater than four inches measured diagonally and that contains one or more circuit boards, including a television, and cell phones.
MULTIFAMILY DWELLING
Any building or structure, or complex of buildings, in which three or more dwelling units are owner-occupied or rented or leased, or offered for rental or lease, for residential purposes (See N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.13a.) and shall include hotels, motels, or other guesthouses serving transient or seasonal guests as those terms are defined under Subsection (j) of § 3 of the "Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law," P.L. 1967, c. 76 (N.J.S.A. 55:13A-1 et seq.).
MUNICIPAL RECYCLING COORDINATOR
The person or persons appointed by the Township Committee to fulfill the requirements of the Morris County Solid Waste Management Plan and the New Jersey Statewide Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act and those rules and regulations promulgated therefor.
MUNICIPAL RECYCLING ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR
The person or persons named by the Township Committee who shall fulfill the responsibilities with respect to recycling enforcement coordination detailed in the March 2007 Morris County Solid Waste Management Plan amendment Section 8.6. This person may be the same person designated as the Municipal Recycling Coordinator.
MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE (MSW) STREAM
All solid waste generated at residential, commercial, and institutional establishments within the boundaries of the Township of Hanover, which is not bulky waste or construction and demolition debris.
RECYCLABLE MATERIAL
Those materials which would otherwise become solid waste, and which may be collected, separated, or processed and returned to the economic mainstream in the form of raw materials or products.
SOURCE-SEPARATED RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
Recyclable materials which are separated at the point of generation by the generator thereof from solid waste for the purposes of recycling.
SOURCE SEPARATION
The process by which recyclable materials are separated at the point of generation by the generator thereof from solid waste for the purposes of recycling.
[Amended 4-8-2010 by Ord. No. 12-10]
It shall be the responsibility of the Township's Recycling Coordinator, in cooperation with the Superintendent of the Public Works, Buildings and Grounds and Park Maintenance Department, to develop and implement procedures and regulations governing the collection of mandated recyclable materials from residential, nonresidential, commercial, industrial, educational, governmental and other institutions, in accordance with the March 2007 Morris County Solid Waste Plan amendment and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Such regulations shall also include the types of recyclables and manner in which such mandated recyclables may be dropped off at the Township's Recycling Center.
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Mandatory source separation. It shall be mandatory for all persons who are owners, tenants, or occupants of residential and nonresidential premises, which shall include but not be limited to retail and other commercial locations, as well as government, schools and other institutional locations within the Township of Hanover to separate designated recyclable materials from all solid waste. Designated recyclable materials shall be deposited separate and apart from other solid waste generated by the owners, tenants, or occupants of such premises. Designated recyclable materials shall be placed separately at the curb in a manner and on such days and times as may be hereinafter established by regulations promulgated by the Township of Hanover.
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Exemptions.
(1) 
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.16d, the Township Committee may exempt persons occupying commercial or institutional premises within its municipal boundaries from the source separation requirements of the article which requires persons generating municipal solid waste within its municipal boundaries to source separate from the municipal solid waste stream the specified recyclable materials if those persons have otherwise provided for the recycling of all designated recyclable materials.
(2) 
To be eligible for an exemption pursuant to this article, a commercial or institutional generator of solid waste shall file an application for exemption with the Municipal Recycling Coordinator on forms to be provided for this purpose. The form shall include, at a minimum, the following information: the name of the commercial or institutional entity; the street address location and lot and block designation; the name, official title and phone number of the person making application on behalf of the commercial or institutional entity; the name, address, official contact person and telephone number of the facility which provides the service of recycling those designated recyclable materials, and a certification that the designated recyclable materials will be recycled, and that, at least on an annual basis, said recycling service provider or commercial/institutional generator shall provide written documentation to the Municipal Recycling Coordinator of the total number of tons collected and recycled for each designated material.
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All containers and brown paper bags containing recyclable materials shall be placed, prior to collection, between the curb and the sidewalk, or, in the absence of curb and sidewalk, as near to the street as not to constitute a danger, where such receptacles shall be readily accessible to the collector without obstructing pedestrians. The owner or occupant of the premises shall keep all receptacles clean and in safe handling condition. Receptacles or other items to be disposed of shall be placed at curbside in accordance with §§ 154-1 and 154-2 set forth above under Article I, entitled "Collection."
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All receptacles or dumpsters shall be kept clean and in a safe manner and consistent with any regulations governing receptacles or dumpsters as established by the Building Department, Health Department and/or the Department of Public Works, Buildings and Grounds and Park Maintenance.
[Amended 4-8-2010 by Ord. No. 12-10]
[Amended 10-23-2008 by Ord. No. 29-08]
The following regulations constitute the manner in which all owners and occupants of single-family residential units shall place designated recyclable materials for collection at curbside by the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority. Unless specified otherwise, recyclable materials shall be placed in strong, watertight plastic or metal containers with proper handles and tight-fitting detachable or removable lids. Permanently attached lid containers cannot be used. These containers must be no larger than 32 gallons in size, and the weight of the recyclables, including the contents, shall not exceed 50 pounds.
A. 
Commingled aluminum cans, glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles (coded 1 and 2), and steel (tin) cans must be placed in receptacles as specified above. All such commingled materials should be rinsed thoroughly but not crushed or broken and loosely placed together.
B. 
Newspaper shall be bundled and tied with string no higher than 12 inches or placed loose in a reusable receptacle with a tight-fitting lid. Newspaper not prepared in this manner shall not be collected at curbside or accepted at the Township's Recycling Center. Newspaper may include glossy inserts which come with the newspaper. Junk mail, magazines or advertisements that arrive through the mail should not be bundled or placed with newspaper for recycling.
C. 
Mixed paper (including junk mail) must be placed in receptacles not exceeding 32 gallons in weight.
D. 
"Corrugated cardboard" means shipping containers made with kraft paper linerboard and corrugated medium. This material must be flattened and tied into manageable bundles.
[Amended 4-8-2010 by Ord. No. 12-10]
The following materials are collected by the Township's Public Works, Buildings and Grounds and Park Maintenance Department.
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Leaves are to be raked and placed at curbside free of any debris such as rocks, brush and tree limbs. Sweeping, raking, blowing or otherwise placing leaves at the curb is only permitted during the seven days prior to a scheduled and announced collection and shall not be placed closer than 10 feet from any storm drain inlet. Leaves will not be collected in the spring but must be brought to the Township's Recycling Center.
B. 
Grass clippings shall be placed in containers not to exceed 32 gallons, the weight of which, including its contents, shall not exceed 50 pounds in total. Grass clippings are normally scheduled for pickup between the first week of April through the first week of October of any calendar year.
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Brush is collected at curbside by appointment only. Residents must contact the Public Works, Buildings and Grounds and Park Maintenance Department in advance of placing brush at the curb. Brush cannot be larger than four inches in diameter nor longer than four feet in length. It must be bundled, tied and placed at curbside only after making an appointment.
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Metal appliances, if they are predominantly metal, can be recycled through the Township although residents are encouraged to recycle such "white goods" through the appliance store from whom they purchase new appliances. Metal appliances include stoves, washing machines and dryers. The Township will only remove appliances such as air conditioners, refrigerators and dehumidifiers if they are predominantly metal and only after the coolant or CFCs have been removed by a firm that is qualified to remove these ingredients. The Township shall not remove from curbside any such appliances without first receiving a receipt or certification that the coolant or CFCs have been removed. Residents must first call the Public Works, Buildings and Grounds and Park Maintenance Department in advance to make an appointment for the removal of an appliance before it is placed at curbside.
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The Public Works, Buildings and Grounds and Park Maintenance Department will collect by appointment only scrap metal from residents such as metal fencing and swing sets. Residents may also bring scrap metal to the Township's Recycling Center.
A. 
The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (MCMUA) sponsors household hazardous waste and computer/TV disposal/recycling drop-off programs which provide opportunities for residential generators and eligible nonresidential generators to manage materials requiring special handling. These materials require special handling because of hazardous components contained in these materials.
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The materials managed through the MCMUA's programs include, but are not limited to, used consumer electronics (computers, monitors, printers, televisions, phones, fax machines, copiers, scanners, computer peripherals, audio and video equipment, etc.), hazardous cleaning products, acids, bases, pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, oil-based paints, stains, lacquers, varnishes, paint thinners, solvents, automobile fluids (oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, brake fluid, washer fluid, oil filters, etc.), gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel, home heating oil and sludge from cleanouts, batteries (automotive, boat, drive-cell, rechargeable), pool chemicals, darkroom chemicals, aerosol cans, propane and helium cylinders, small quantities of asbestos, mercury-containing devices and lamps, and other hazardous chemicals.
C. 
Materials excluded from the MCMUA program include, but are not limited to, nonhazardous solid waste, tires, latex-based paint, medical waste, radioactive materials, empty containers and hazardous wastes generated by nonresidential, non-CESQGs (conditionally exempted small quantity generators) or regulated hazardous waste generators.
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The MCMUA Household Hazardous Waste and Computer/TV Disposal/Recycling Program consists of two basic components. The first component consists of one-day drop-off programs sponsored by the MCMUA which are conducted typically on Saturdays and Sundays in the spring, summer and fall at sites located in the nonwestern portion of Morris County. These one-day events are available to residential generators only. For a schedule of the Household Hazardous Waste Day events, persons can visit the MCMUA website at www.mcmua.com or by calling 973-829-8006.
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The second component of the MCMUA Program consists of a permanent household hazardous waste facility the MCMUA operates which is located at the MCMUA's transfer station in Mount Olive Township. This permanent facility is opened to both residents and eligible nonresidential generators. The permanent facility is open on most Tuesday, Friday and Saturday mornings throughout the year, and participants must first make appointments to use the facility with the MCMUA prior to dropping material off. Appointments can be made by calling the MCMUA at 973-829-8006.
The owner of any property shall be responsible for compliance with this article. For multifamily units, the management or owner is responsible for establishing and maintaining the recycling system, including collection of recyclable materials, in accordance with guidelines or regulations established by the Recycling Coordinator. Violations and penalty notices will be directed to the owner or management, in those instances where the violator is not easily identifiable. The management shall issue notification and collection rules to new tenants and unit owners when they arrive and every six months during their occupancy.
A. 
All nonresidential generators, including commercial, industrial and institutional establishments, of solid waste shall be required to comply with the provisions of this article.
B. 
The arrangement for collection of designated recyclables hereunder shall be the responsibility of the commercial, institutional or industrial property owner or his or her designee, unless the Township provides for the collection of designated recyclable materials. All commercial, institutional or industrial properties which provide outdoor litter receptacles and disposal service for their contents shall also provide receptacles for designated recyclable materials, for those materials commonly deposited, in the location of the litter receptacle, and shall provide for separate recycling service for their contents.
C. 
All nonresidential facilities shall report on an annual basis to the Township's Recycling Coordinator, on such forms as may be prescribed, on recycling activities at their premises, including the amount of recycled material, by material type, collected and recycled and the vendor or vendors providing recycling service. This information shall be submitted to the Recycling Coordinator on or before March 1 of every calendar year.
D. 
All food service establishments, as defined in Chapter 318 of the Township's Health Code, shall, in addition to compliance with all other recycling requirements, be required to recycle grease and/or cooking oil created in the processing of food or food products, and maintain such records as may be prescribed for inspection by any code enforcement officer.
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Any application submitted to the Planning Board of the Township of Hanover for subdivision or site plan approval for the construction of multifamily dwellings of three or more units, single-family developments of 50 or more units or any commercial, institutional, or industrial development for the utilization of 1,000 square feet or more of land shall include a recycling plan. This plan shall contain, at a minimum, the following:
(1) 
A detailed analysis of the expected composition and amounts of solid waste and recyclables generated at the proposed development; and
(2) 
Locations documented on the application's site plan that provide for convenient recycling opportunities for all owners, tenants, and occupants. The recycling area shall be of sufficient size, convenient location and contain other attributes (signage, lighting, fencing, etc.) as may be determined by the Municipal Recycling Enforcement Coordinator.
B. 
Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the Township of Hanover, the owner of any new multifamily housing or commercial, institutional, or industrial development must supply a copy of a duly executed contract with a hauling company for the purposes of collection and recycling of source-separated recyclable materials in those instances where the Township does not otherwise provide this service.
C. 
Provision shall be made for the indoor, or enclosed outdoor, storage and collection of solid waste, to be approved by the Township Engineer.
A. 
It shall be unlawful for solid waste collectors to collect solid waste that is mixed with, or contains visible signs of, designated recyclable materials. It is also unlawful for solid waste collectors to remove for disposal those bags or containers of solid waste which visibly display a warning notice sticker or some other device indicating that the load of solid waste contains designated recyclable materials.
B. 
It shall be the responsibility of the resident or occupant to properly segregate the uncollected solid waste for proper disposal or recycling. Allowing such unseparated solid waste and recyclables to accumulate will be considered a violation of this article and the Code of the Board of Health.
C. 
Once placed in the location identified by this article, or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant to this article, no person, other than those authorized by the Township, shall tamper with, collect, remove, or otherwise handle designated recyclable materials. It shall be a violation of this article for any person not authorized by the Township to collect or pick up or caused to be collected or picked up any such recyclables. Each such collection in violation hereof from one or more locations shall constitute a separate and distinct offense punishable as hereinafter provided under § 154-17.3.
[Amended 12-13-2012 by Ord. No. 25-12]
A. 
Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, any person who is an owner or occupant of a residential unit or any person who is an owner or occupant of commercial and industrial property, including institutional facilities, may donate or sell newspapers, magazines, corrugated cardboard, household cardboard, yard waste, glass containers or aluminum beverage containers to any person, partnership or corporation whether operating for profit or not-for-profit.
B. 
No person, partnership or corporation, whether operating for profit or not-for-profit, except for the Township, shall, under any circumstances, tamper with, handle, collect or remove from the curbside collection any recyclables, including ferrous metals as defined under § 154-7 of the Code, within the Township, whether or not said recyclables are placed at curbside on scheduled dates. Any owner, tenant, lessee or occupant of commercial and industrial property, and any public or private institutions who donate their recyclable materials are required to submit the appropriate documentation of these recyclable materials as required under § 154-14C of this article.
C. 
It shall be a violation of this article for any person not authorized by the Township to remove and/or collect ferrous metals from curbside. Each such removal and/or collection in violation hereof from one or more locations shall constitute a separate and distinct offense punishable as hereinafter provided under § 154-17.4, entitled "Violation and penalties; trust fund."
The Township Committee shall appoint a person to serve as the Recycling Coordinator, which person shall be responsible for performing administrative duties in coordinating the Township's Recycling Plan. The duties of the Recycling Coordinator shall include but not be limited to the following:
A. 
To assist residents, businesses and other institutions in resolving problems and answering questions;
B. 
To coordinate the hauling of recyclable materials from the Township's Recycling Center;
C. 
To file the annual tonnage grant with the NJDEP and MUA;
D. 
To serve as the Township's liaison to the Municipal Utilities Authority with regard to curbside collections and the disposal of other recyclables at MUA facilities; and
E. 
To prepare all necessary forms and reports regarding the disposal of recyclables.
The Township Committee shall appoint a person to serve as the Recycling Enforcement Coordinator, which person shall be responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Township's recycling plan through enforcement actions if necessary. The duties of the Recycling Enforcement Officer shall include but not be limited to the following:
A. 
To maintain a list of personnel in the Township who are capable of and obligated to enforce the Township's Recycling Ordinance and/or other Township ordinances which pertain to illegal dumping, solid waste and recycling, and to provide a copy of this list to the MCMUA as requested;
B. 
To coordinate all communication between various agencies including the MCMUA, the Morris County Office of Health Management and the NJDEP regarding solid waste and recycling enforcement issues;
C. 
To ensure that violations have been followed through to corrective action by a violator and/or that penalties have been imposed;
D. 
To notify the MCMUA when a notice of violation has been issued to any entity other than a single-family or multifamily dwellings with 34 units or fewer;
E. 
To ensure that the required annual inspections have been performed;
F. 
To provide a report of the illegal dumping, solid waste and/or recycling enforcement activity which is taken place in the Township. This report shall be submitted to the Township's Recycling Coordinator in order to be included in the annual municipal recycling and solid waste program report;
G. 
To review permits for new construction for compliance with planning for recycling;
H. 
To perform outreach services by contacting/visiting the owners and managers of multifamily residential developments, commercial and industrial businesses, local and secondary schools and other institutions in order to ensure that these establishments have developed and implemented recycling plans at their locations and to make certain they are aware of their responsibilities to recycle;
I. 
To review Building Department construction permits and related documents to ensure that construction debris of new construction or additions to structures are being recycled in accordance with Article VII of Chapter 154 of the Code of the Township entitled "Construction, Renovation and Demolition Debris Recovery Plan";
J. 
To visit and inspect large generators of recyclables in order to ensure that recycling activities are ongoing and taking place pursuant to this article;
K. 
To serve as liaison to the MCMUA and the Township's elementary and secondary schools;
L. 
To provide the MCMUA with detailed descriptions of the Township's Recycling Program for all municipal building facilities, parks and recreation fields; and
M. 
To initiate enforcement actions against any private, public or institutional establishments that fail to comply with the 2007 Morris County Solid Waste Management Plan amendment and the requirements of this article.
The regulations cited in this article shall be enforced individually and severally by the Township's Recycling Enforcement Coordinator, the Property Maintenance Officer or his designee, the Health Officer/Environmental Specialist or his designee, members of the Police Department and the Morris County Office of Health Management. Enforcement activities may consist of on-site inspections, the sorting of receptacles, the opening of solid waste bags or containers to detect, by sight or sound, the presence of any recyclable materials.
A. 
Any person, corporation, occupant, or entity that violates or fails to comply with any provision of this article, or any of the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder, shall, upon conviction thereof in Municipal Court, be punishable by a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $1,000. Each and every day a violation occurs shall be deemed a separate and distinct violation.
B. 
Fines levied and collected pursuant to the provisions of this article shall be immediately deposited into the Municipal Recycling Trust Fund (or equivalent). Monies in the Municipal Recycling Trust Fund shall be used for the expenses of the municipal recycling program.