[Adopted 4-7-1997 by Ord. No. 97-4]
A.
There is hereby established a program for the mandatory
source separation of recyclable materials within the Township of Woolwich,
and the requirements of this article shall apply to all property owners
and tenants of such property situated within the Township of Woolwich.
Such separation, collection and disposal of specified recyclable materials
shall be made under the supervision and guidance of the Coordinator
of Recycling.
B.
There is hereby established a program to prohibit
scavenging of recyclable materials within the Township of Woolwich,
and the requirements of this article shall apply to all.
C.
There is hereby established a program to prohibit
littering and dumping within the Township of Woolwich, and the requirements
of this article shall apply to all.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection D, regarding
the program to require use of Woolwich Township Trash Tags, which
immediately followed this subsection, was repealed 4-3-2000 by Ord.
No. 00-5.
D.
The owner
of any property shall be responsible for compliance with this article.
For multifamily units, the management or owner is responsible for
setting up and maintaining the recycling system, including collection
of recyclable materials, in accordance with guidelines or regulations
established by the appropriate municipal office. 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 when they arrive
and every six months during their occupancy.
[Added 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-18]
For the purpose of this and succeeding sections,
the following words shall have the meanings respectively ascribed
to them by this section:
A structure that contains one or more units.
A container designed to be mechanically emptied by an automated
or semi-automated collection vehicle.
All designated commercial retail, wholesale, institutional,
markets and manufacturing facilities including, but not limited to:
taverns, restaurants, churches, offices, professional offices, daycare
and private schools and facilities, strip stores, farms, private schools
and construction and demolition projects buildings or complexes.
[Added 8-19-2002 by Ord. No. 02-10]
A property that contains more than one building.
A roll-off, dumpster, cart, can or bag designed to receive
and accept solid waste or recyclable materials and prevent spillage
of its contents.
The area adjoining the curbline of the streets.
Original or clear copies of receipts or letters in the form
of certified weight receipts or a signed business form letter that
shall include the name of the recycling market, the hauler and the
generator and shall show the dates and quantity/weight of each recycled
material. It is recommended that a separate summary sheet be provided
for each recycled material. These receipts or letters shall be acceptable
from a recycling market(s) or solid waste facility or hauler(s) or
a letter from construction or demolition permit applicants stating
that no receipts were provided to them from the identified market(s)
and/or hauler(s) or a letter from construction or demolition permit
applicant stating that no material was generated.
AMOUNTA product disposed/sold by weight, count, gallonage or yardage.
HAZARDOUS WASTEDocumentation for recycled hazardous waste(s) (for example, oil, solvents, etc.) must include a copy of the hazardous waste hauler's receipt, clearly showing the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Hazardous Waste Hauler Permit Number.
Placement of any form of solid waste or recyclables equal
to or more than 0.148 cubic yard of solids or 30 U.S. gallons of liquid
not placed in a public receptacle or in authorized private receptacles
for collection, upon any street, sidewalk or public or private property.
A container designed to be mechanically emptied. These dumpsters
must have lids.
A computer central processing unit and associated hardware,
including keyboards, modems, printers, scanners, fax machines, vcr's
and dvd players, radios, rechargeable batteries, TVs, electronic components
and the like.
[Added 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-18]
A place where people live or conduct business.
Including but not limited to paints, paint thinners/cleaners,
insecticides, pesticides and any other items so designated by the
federal or state environmental protection agencies as to require special
handling.
A product too large to fit into a container and/or household
furniture.
[Amended 12-30-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-26]
A facility designed exclusively to accept solid waste, designed
and permitted to meet all federal and New Jersey Environmental Protection
Agency rules and standards.
Placement of any form of solid waste or recyclables of less
than 0.148 cubic yard of solids or 30 U.S. gallons of liquid not placed
in a public receptacle or in authorized private receptacles for collection
upon any street, sidewalk or public or private property.
Including but not limited to any solid waste which is generated
in the diagnosis, treatment (for example, provision of medical service)
or immunization of human beings or animals in research pertaining
thereto or in the production of testing of biologicals. The term does
not include any hazardous waste identified or listed under 40 CFR
Part 261 or any household waste generated from home self care as defined
in this section.
These containers shall be made of metal or plastic.
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 motels, hotels or other guest houses
serving transient or seasonal guests as those terms are defined under
Subsection (j) of Section 3 of the Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law,
P.L. 1967, c. 76 (N.J.S.A. 55:13A-1 et seq.).
[Added 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-18]
The person or persons appointed by the municipal governing
body and who shall be authorized to, among other things, enforce the
provisions of this article, and any rules and regulations which may
be promulgated hereunder.
[Added 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-18]
All designated municipal government buildings, parks, public
events, public school facilities, fire and ambulance facilities.
A person(s), partnership(s), corporation(s) or any other
entity due to his or its status as an owner or lessee of a property
in Woolwich Township.
Includes any and all person(s), partnership(s), corporation(s)
or any other entity.
A bag designed to hold solid waste or recyclable materials.
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 product.
[Amended 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-18]
FERROUS AND NONFERROUS METAL AND APPLIANCESWashers, dryers, dishwashers, ovens, hot-water tanks, hot and cold water tanks, gas/oil/electric heaters, gas tanks, bicycles, metal shelves, storage cabinets, auto parts, metal lawn equipment or other large appliances commonly referred to as "white goods."
OZONE DEPLETING COMPOUNDS (FREON)Items containing chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) and other ozone depleting compounds (ODCs), examples of which are air conditioners, refrigerators and freezers.
CANSAluminum, steel, tin and bimetal containers and foil. Labels may be left on.
GLASSAll bottles, jars and jugs made from silica or sand, soda ash and limestone and used for packaging or bottling or the holding of various matter. Clear, green, brown and other colors are included. This shall not include ceramics, window glass, light bulbs, cooking ware or mirrors.
PLASTICAll bottles, jugs and jars commonly marked or known as "PET(1)" and "HDPE(2)." Rings, caps and labels may be left on. This shall not include tubs or other items not considered a bottle, jug or jar.
PAPERAll uncontaminated corrugated boxes and panels, newspaper, magazines, books, junk mail, chipboard, computer paper, office paper, copy paper, school paper, etc. This shall not include paper that is treated, waxed or contaminated so as to be a health concern or problem.
BATTERIESWet cell automotive, motorcycle and boat batteries. Commonly found in six-, twelve- and twenty-four-volt charges.
OILMotor and transmission oil.
OIL FILTERSMotor and transmission filters made in a metal container.
TIRESPassenger and truck tires and tubes.
VEGETATIVELeaves, trees, branches, shrubs, stumps, bushes, hedge trimmings, weeds and grass.
MASONRYAll products generally used in the construction of buildings, including but not limited to bricks, cinder block, asphalt, concrete, rock and stone.
Additionally, each business is encouraged to
examine its operation for any additional item(s), including but not
limited to food waste and other plastic, that can be recycled over
and above those items mandated by these regulations.
All designated single-family buildings and multifamily buildings
of two or more separate living units.
[Amended 8-19-2002 by Ord. No. 02-10]
A container that is designed to be removable from a vehicle
or chassis.
Consisting of solid waste Types 10, 13, 23, 25 and 27, as
defined by New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, N.J.A.C.
7:26-2.13.
A facility designed exclusively to accept solid waste for
incineration and designed and permitted to meet all federal and New
Jersey Environmental Protection Agency rules and standards.
Recyclable materials which are separated at the point of
generation by the generator thereof from solid waste for the purposes
of recycling.
[Added 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-18]
The process by which recyclable materials are separated at
the point of generation by the generator thereof from solid waste
for the purpose of recycling.
[Added 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-18]
All public highways, avenues, streets, lanes, boulevards,
circles, terraces, drives and public roads, whether dedicated or not,
within the limits of the Township of Woolwich.
A bundle should be used for the collection and removal of
solid waste or recyclable materials.
A single commercial, municipal or residential establishment.
[1][1]
Editor's Note: The former definition of "Woolwich
trash tag," which immediately followed this definition, was repealed
4-3-2000 by Ord. No. 00-5.
[Added 4-3-2000 by Ord. No. 00-5[1]]
A.
The Woolwich Township Committee shall have the power,
if in it's opinion it is more advantageous to have the garbage and
other animal and vegetable refuse collected, removed and disposed
of by persons other than authorities of the municipality, to make
a contract or contracts for such work or any portion thereof with
any individual or individuals, corporation or corporations. Before
making such contract or contracts, the Woolwich Township Committee
shall first adopt specifications for the doing of the work in a sanitary
and inoffensive manner. Said contract shall be entered into and made
only after bids therefor have been advertised according to law, and
then only to the lowest responsible bidder or bidders. The bidder
or bidders to whom the contract is awarded shall give satisfactory
bond or other security for the faithful performance of the work. The
contract shall include and in all respects conform to the specifications
adopted for the doing of the work.
B.
Combined trash and recycling collection,
removal and disposal will be available from all municipal and residential
sectors.
[Amended 7-1-2002 by Ord. No. 02-06[2]; 8-19-2002 by Ord. No. 02-10; 12-30-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-26]
[2]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed
former Subsection C, regarding situations when trash and garbage removal
would not be furnished, was repealed 7-1-2002 by Ord. No. 02-06.
C.
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 establishments
and locations, as well as government, schools and other institutional
locations within the municipality of Woolwich Township, 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 and
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 Woolwich.
[Amended 12-30-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-26]
D.
Exemptions.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.16(d), the governing body of a municipality
may exempt persons occupying commercial or institutional premises
within its municipal boundaries from the source separation requirements
of the article which requires a person 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. To be eligible for an exemption pursuant to
this chapter, 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:
(1)
The
name of the commercial or institutional entity;
(2)
The
street address location and block and lot designation;
(3)
The
name, official title and phone number of the person making application
on the behalf of the commercial or institutional entity;
(4)
The
name, address and official contact person and telephone number of
the facility which provides the service of recycling those designated
recyclable materials; and
(5)
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 materials.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also provided
for the repeal of former § 155-6, Trash tag.
[Amended 7-1-2002 by Ord. No. 02-06; 12-7-2009 by Ord. No.
2009-18]
The following materials shall be designated
recyclables from the commercial, municipal and residential sectors:
ozone-depleting compound appliances, ferrous and nonferrous metals,
glass, cans, plastic, paper, vegetative, tires, newspaper, glass bottles
and jars, aluminum cans, bimetal cans, plastic containers (PET No.
1 and HDPE No. 2 plastics), paper, corrugated cardboard, cereal boxes,
junk mail, magazines and catalogs, office paper, vegetative yard waste,
clean wood waste, used motor oil and electronic waste.
[Amended 4-3-2000 by Ord. No. 00-5]
A.
Municipal collection. The collection, removal and
disposal of all designated materials shall be conducted by a contractor
as designated by the Woolwich Township Committee at a schedule determined
by the contracting unit upon consultation with the Township Committee.
Woolwich Township public parks and sidewalk receptacles shall be cleaned
and maintained by the Woolwich Township Public Works Department or
such other party as may be designated.
B.
Owners, occupants or lessee's residing within Woolwich
Township shall place containers curbside after 6:00 p.m. prior to
the collection day, and all containers shall be removed from the curbside
as soon as practical after collection or by 9:00 p.m. of the collection
day. All solid waste shall be removed from special events within 24
hours of their completion.
C.
All receptacles
or dumpsters shall be maintained in a clean and safe manner.
[Added 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-18]
A.
Automated
trash collection. Three ninety-five-gallon containers (also referred
to herein as "containers") will be assigned by serial number recorded
by the Woolwich Township Public Works Department to each residential
taxable property and will remain the property of the Township of Woolwich.
One container shall be designated for recyclable material, one container
shall be designated for nonrecyclable refuse, and one container shall
be designated for yard waste.
[Amended 8-19-2002 by Ord. No. 02-10; 3-3-2008 by Ord. No.
2008-02; 12-30-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-26]
(1)
If a resident vacates the premises, the container(s) assigned to
that residence must be left behind for the new resident. It is a precondition
of obtaining a certificate of occupancy to account for all leased
containers registered to that residence.
(2)
At the sole discretion of the Director of Municipal Services, and
if all real property taxes are current, residents, after following
all recycling rules and regulations, may lease a second container
(not to exceed a total of 190 gallons per household each for trash
and recycling) at the following prices which may be amended by the
Township of Woolwich:
(3)
Containers requiring repair. Residents shall notify the Township of Woolwich if containers need repair. At the sole discretion of the Director of Municipal Services, or his or her designee, containers deemed to be damaged beyond repair may be replaced provided that the resident pays for the replacement container as outlined in § 155-9A(2)(a).
(4)
All containers belong to the Township of Woolwich and not the lessee.
(5)
Residents may mark their addresses on the lids of the containers
at a maximum font of three inches in height.
B.
Nonmunicipal collection.
(1)
Commercial.
(a)
It shall be the responsibility of the owner,
occupant or lessee to arrange for separate collection, transportation
and proper disposal of collected solid waste and recyclables.
(b)
Tenants or lessees of commercial buildings may
be exempt from collection, transportation and disposal requirements
as set forth above if their leases designate the owner of the building
responsible for this service.
(c)
Owners or operators of commercially zoned buildings
shall provide separately labeled trash and recycling containers for
the public at a minimum of one set of containers every single linear
1/4 mile (i.e., approximately 1,300 feet).
(2)
Residential. It shall be the responsibility of the
owner, occupant or lessee to arrange for separate collection, transportation
and proper disposal of collected solid waste and recyclables.
A.
All waste disposal containers must be stored in a
protected area or enclosure so as not to allow debris to blow onto
the streets or adjacent properties. No enclosure shall be erected
in a public right-of-way or easement.
B.
All solid waste shall be placed in waste disposal
containers (trash cans, bags, dumpsters) and secured so as to prevent
easy access of vermin, pests and household pets.
C.
No waste disposal containers shall be filled to the
point of overflowing.
D.
Debris or litter on or around trash containers or
around construction or demolition projects shall not be accumulated
or stored in such a manner that it is likely to be removed by natural
forces onto adjacent property.
F.
Medical/bio-hazard waste shall be disposed of separately
according to federal (40 CFR 261) or New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection (N.J.A.C. 7:26-7) disposal regulations.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 155-11,
Collection sites, was repealed 4-3-2000 by Ord. No. 00-5.
A.
Municipally collected recyclable materials.
(1)
Municipally collected.
[Added 8-19-2002 by Ord. No. 02-10[1]]
(a)
Commercial sector. All solid waste and recyclables
placed for collection shall be placed at the curb.
(b)
Municipal sector. All solid waste and recyclables
placed for collection shall be placed at the curb or in the loading/storage
area.
(c)
Commercial sector. All solid waste and recyclables
placed for collection shall be placed at the curb.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection A(1), requiring
the recyclable materials be brought to the designated municipal dropoff
site, was repealed 4-3-2000 by Ord. No. 00-5.
(2)
Collected recyclable materials.
[Amended 4-3-2000 by Ord. No. 00-5; 7-1-2002 by Ord. No. 02-06; 11-19-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-41]
(a)
Ozone-depleting compounds, appliances, ferrous
and nonferrous metals. Gas tanks must be empty and appliances may
contain Freon or other ozone depleting compounds.
(b)
The following items may
be placed in a single container: Glass, metal and bimetal cans, recyclable
plastic and plastic containers with rings and caps removed, newspaper,
mixed paper, office paper, junk mail, magazines and catalogs, cereal
boxes, glass bottles and jars with rings and caps removed, aluminum
cans, and corrugated cardboard.
[Amended 12-30-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-26]
(c)
[2] "Vegetative materials" shall be defined
as Christmas trees, leaves, tree parts, branches, shrubs, stumps,
bushes, hedge trimmings, weeds and grasses. Christmas trees shall
be collected as is. Tree part/branches and bushes shall be tied and
bundled in four-foot lengths weighing no more than 50 pounds.
[Amended 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-18]
[2]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection A(2)(c), regarding paper
and cardboard, was repealed 12-30-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-26. This ordinance
also renumbered former Subsection A(2)(d) and (e) as Subsection A(2)(c)
and (d), respectively.
(d)
Electronic waste.
[Added 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-18]
B.
Nonmunicipally collected recyclable materials. It
shall be the responsibility of the commercial, municipal and residential
sectors to make arrangements for the collection and removal of the
designated recyclable materials.
C.
Nonmunicipally collected recyclable materials. Nonmunicipally
collected recyclable materials shall consist of leaves, batteries,
motor oil, oil filters, tires and masonry building products.
[Amended 7-1-2002 by Ord. No. 02-06; 8-19-2002 by Ord. No.
02-10]
A.
Any resident or commercial establishment may donate
or sell any recyclable materials to any person, partnership, corporation
or charity, whether operating for profit or not-for-profit. However,
this source must be listed on the Recycling Report.
B.
Said person, partnership, corporation or charity may
not, however, under any circumstances collect any recyclable materials
placed for collection by the Township of Woolwich.
[Amended 4-3-2000 by Ord. No. 00-5; 8-19-2002 by Ord. No. 02-10; 12-30-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-26]
Trash containers shall be placed out with metal lift bar facing
the center of the street and with at least four feet of clearance
on either side so that the mechanical arm can easily lift the container
without interference. All containers must be placed in such a fashion
as to allow for unencumbered access by the refuse and recyclable collection
equipment. The Township is under no obligation to empty any containers
which, under the sole discretion of the Director of Municipal Services
and/or his or her designee(s), is deemed to be inappropriately placed
or encumbered.
A.
All documentation shall be included with the Recycling
Report. All commercial establishments, cleaning firms or such private
hauler responsible for removal of recyclable materials must file completed
Recycling Reports with the Coordinator of Recycling.[1] Recycling Reports shall be submitted to the Township's
Coordinator of Recycling as per the following schedule:
[Amended 7-1-2002 by Ord. No. 02-06]
|
Report Period
|
Due Date
| |
|---|---|---|
|
January 1 to December 31
|
February 1, for previous year
|
B.
All construction and demolition projects shall be
required to complete a orm and submit it along with a request for
a permit. The person who signs the form regarding the project shall
be responsible for filing solid waste and recycling documentation
when the project is completed or at the end of the calendar year,
whichever is first.
[Amended 11-19-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-41]
C.
All documentation of recycled materials and solid
waste from special events shall be submitted to the Township's Coordinator
of Recycling no later than 24 hours of their completion.
[Added 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-18]
A.
All
commercial and institutional generators of solid waste shall be required
to comply with the provisions of this article.
B.
The
arrangements for the collection of designated recyclables hereunder
shall be the responsibility of the commercial, institutional or industrial
property owner or its designee, unless the municipality 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 those contents.
C.
Every
business, institution or industrial facility shall report on an annual
basis to the Recycling Coordinator, on such forms as may be prescribed,
on recycling activities at its premises, including the amount of recycled
materials, by material type, collected and recycled and the vendor
or vendors providing recycling service. Recycling reports shall be
submitted to the Recycling Coordinator as per the following schedule:
|
Report Period
|
Due date
| |
|---|---|---|
|
January 1 to December 31
|
February 1, for previous year
|
D.
All
construction and demolition projects shall be required to complete
an ORM form and submit it along with a request for a permit. The person
who signs the form regarding the project shall be responsible for
filing solid waste and recycling documentation when the project is
completed or at the end of the calendar year, whichever is first.
E.
All
food service establishments, as defined in the 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 to maintain such records as may be prescribed,
for the inspection by any code enforcement officer.
A.
From the time of placement at the designated municipal
loading/storage area described herein for the collection by the Township
of Woolwich, in accordance with the terms hereof, items shall be and
become the property of the Township of Woolwich or its authorized
agent.
B.
It shall be a violation of this article for any person,
firm, charity, corporation, partnership or employee to collect, pick
up or cause to be collected or picked up any recyclable items placed
for collection by the Township or its authorized agent.
C.
Any and each collection in violation hereof from one
or more properties shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.
A.
It shall be unlawful to combine designated, unsoiled
recyclables with other solid waste. Failure to source separate designated
materials for recycling is a violation of this article.
B.
It shall be unlawful for solid waste collectors to
collect solid waste that 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 and/or recyclables
which visibly display a warning notice, indicating that the load of
solid waste contains designated recyclable materials and therefore
should not be removed for disposal.
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 municipality, shall
tamper with, collect, remove or otherwise handle designated recyclable
materials.
[Added 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-18]
D.
No person shall sweep into or deposit in any gutter,
street, catch basin or other public place any accumulation of, grass
clippings, leaves or other material from any public or private sidewalk
or driveway.
E.
No person shall burn trash or designated recyclables
without a permit issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection or its authorized agent.
F.
No person shall place or deposit household or commercial
solid waste or recyclable material in sidewalk receptacles or in unauthorized
private or municipal containers.
G.
It shall be unlawful for any unauthorized person to
deposit trash or recyclables at the municipal facility.
H.
It shall also be unlawful to violate any other provision
of this article.
A.
Private receptacle. Any privately owned/leased receptacle
used by any person other than the owner/lessor without the express
permission of the owner/lessor shall constitute an unauthorized use.
B.
Public receptacle. Any publicly owned/leased receptacle
used by any person other than the owner/lessor without the express
permission of the owner/lessor shall constitute an unauthorized use.
The following shall constitute an unauthorized
landfill:
No person, firm, charity, corporation, partnership
or employee shall collect, pick up or cause to be collected or picked
up any recyclable item placed for collection by the Township or its
authorized agent.
[Added 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-18]
A.
Any
application to the Joint Land Use Board of the Township of Woolwich
for subdivision or site plan approval for the construction of multifamily
dwelling units 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
must include a recycling plan. This plan must contain, at a minimum,
the following:
(1)
Detailed analysis of the expected composition and amount of solid
waste and recyclables generated at the proposed development.
(2)
Locations documented on the applicant's site plan that provides 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 Joint Land Use Board and Municipal Recycling
Coordinator.
B.
Prior
to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the Township of Woolwich,
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 purpose of collection and recycling
of source-separated recyclable materials, in those instances where
the municipality does not otherwise provide this service.
C.
Provisions
shall be made for the indoor, or enclosed outdoor, storage and pickup
of solid waste, to be approved by the Municipal Engineer.
It shall be the responsibility of the Coordinator
of Recycling and/or the Police Department and/or the Director of Public
Works and/or the Health Department and their designated agents to
enforce all provisions of this article.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 155-24,
Fees, was repealed 7-1-2002 by Ord. No. 02-06.
The following fines for violation of this article
shall apply:
B.
D.
Placing containers curbside before their collection
day and/or failure to remove containers from curbside after their
collection day. First offense: $50. Each day such violation is committed
or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall
be punishable as such.
E.
Failure to file a construction, demolition and diversion
form for a construction or demolition project.
[Amended 11-19-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-41]
(1)
First offense: $50 to $500. Each day such violation
is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate
offense and shall be punishable as such.
(2)
Second offense: $250 to $1,000. Each day such violation
is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate
offense and shall be punishable as such.
(3)
Third offense: $500 to $2,000. Each day such violation
is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate
offense and shall be punishable as such.
(4)
Fourth offense: $1,000 to $3,000. Each day such violation
is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate
offense and shall be punishable as such.
(5)
Fifth offense and thereafter: $2,000 to $5,000. Each
day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute
a separate offense and shall be punishable as such.
F.
Failure to file a recycling report.
(1)
First offense: $100. Each day such violation is committed
or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall
be punishable as such.
(2)
Second and subsequent offenses: $250. Each day such
violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a
separate offense and shall be punishable as such.
G.
Failure to file documentation.
(1)
First offense: $100. Each day such violation is committed
or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall
be punishable as such.
(2)
Second and subsequent offenses: $250. Each day such
violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a
separate offense and shall be punishable as such.
H.
Failure to properly dispose of solid waste.
(1)
First offense: $250, and perform the cleanup or pay
for cleanup costs. Each day such violation is committed or permitted
to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable
as such.
(2)
Second and subsequent offenses: $500, and perform
the cleanup or pay for cleanup costs. Each day such violation is committed
or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall
be punishable as such.
K.
Failure to contain solid waste.
(1)
Municipal collection.
(a)
First offense: $50. Each day such violation
is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate
offense and shall be punishable as such.
(b)
Second and subsequent offenses: $100. Each day
such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute
a separate offense and shall be punishable as such.
(2)
Nonmunicipal collection.
(a)
First offense: $50. Each day such violation
is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate
offense and shall be punishable as such.
(b)
Second and subsequent offenses: $100. Each day
such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute
a separate offense and shall be punishable as such.
L.
Placing household or commercial solid waste or recyclables
in public receptacles.
(1)
First offense: $50. Each day such violation is committed
or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall
be punishable as such.
(2)
Second and subsequent offenses: $100. Each day such
violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a
separate offense and shall be punishable as such.
M.
Accepting solid waste or recyclable materials for
disposal in an unlicensed disposal facility.
(1)
First offense: $250. Each day such violation is committed
or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall
be punishable as such.
(2)
Second and subsequent offenses: $500. Each day such
violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a
separate offense and shall be punishable as such.
O.
Dumping.
(1)
First offense: $250, and perform the cleanup or pay
for cleanup costs. Each day such violation is committed or permitted
to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable
as such.
(2)
Second and subsequent offenses: $500, and perform
the cleanup or pay for cleanup costs. Each day such violation is committed
or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall
be punishable as such.
R.
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.
[Added 12-7-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-18]
A.
The first person or business who provides information
leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone dumping shall be eligible
for a reward of an amount not to exceed $50, exclusive of court fees.
B.
The person or business who provides the information
must complete a form, to remain confidential, by the Township of Woolwich.
C.
The person or business who provides the information
must be able to appear in court to testify.
D.
The information award shall be awarded after the fine
has been collected.
