[Amended 6-3-2010 by Ord. No. 236.3.2010]
A. In accordance with the laws of this state, the Township of Bethlehem
shall designate one person as the Municipal Recycling Coordinator.
The Recycling Coordinator will be appointed annually by the Township
Committee and will serve a one-year term.
B. The Municipal Recycling Coordinator shall have all the following
duties:
(1) Notify all solid waste generators within the municipality of their
source separation responsibilities and the requirements of the Municipal
Recycling Ordinance two times per year.
(2) Maintain records of municipal compliance for a periodic review and
update of the municipal land use master plan and development regulations
related to recycling from time to time, as needed.
(3) Explore opportunities for shared services.
(4) If recommended by the Township Committee, attend Rutgers recycling
courses.
(5) Complete the requirements of a course of instruction in various aspects
of recycling program management. (N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.16)
(6) On or before July 1 of each year, submit a recycling tonnage report
to the New Jersey Office of Recycling, New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection, and the county in accordance with rules and regulations
adopted by the department therefor. (N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.16)
(7) Report to the Township Committee on an annual basis as to the status
of the municipal recycling program and attend all meetings that the
Township Committee deems to be important, including meetings that
may be conducted by the state, the county, or other appropriate organizations.
(8) Perform, in a timely manner, all duties enumerated under N.J.S.A.
13:1E-99.16.
(9) Perform, in a timely manner, those duties and functions as enumerated
in the Hunterdon County District Solid Waste Management Plan and amendments
thereto.
(10) Assist the Township Committee in enforcing the penalty schedule for violations of this article, which can be found at §
1-15.
(11) Issue violation notifications to owners, tenants or occupants of
residential and nonresidential premises and issue a summons to appear
in the Municipal Court for failure to comply with any provision of
this article or any regulation thereof.
(12) Maintain a list of New Jersey recycling facilities that have been
approved to accept materials construction and demolition materials
for recycling.
The present recycling depot, located at the
Township Municipal Building on Mine Road, and any depot hereinafter
established shall be operated in accordance with regulations established
by the Recycling Committee. It shall be a violation of this Article
for any person to deposit recyclable materials at any municipal recycling
depot at times other than those established by the Recycling Committee
and to deposit materials other than those designated as recyclable
materials.
The Recycling Committee may authorize individual
recycling programs for nonresidential premises, such as industrial,
commercial and institutional premises, that recognize the different
nature of the solid waste generated by the premises and any special
requirements for its collection. These programs shall require that
documentation of quantities recycled is provided to show compliance
with recycling regulations and municipal, county and state recycling
goals.
The municipality shall have the right to dispose
of the materials collected by the Recycling Committee utilizing any
and all markets available and to enter into agreements for the disposition
of recyclable materials for recycling purposes as provided for by
law.
The Recycling Committee shall recommend to the
municipal governing body a plan and regulations for recycling program
that meets county and state requirements. After approval by the municipal
governing body, the plan and regulations shall be published according
to law and be in effect no sooner than 30 days after the date of publication.
Collection of recyclable materials shall commence no later than July
20, 1988. The Recycling Committee may implement a program of public
awareness regarding the compliance with this Article.
[Added 6-3-2010 by Ord. No. 236.3.2010]
A. All generators of solid waste within the County of Hunterdon shall
source-separate from solid waste all those designated recyclable materials
as identified in Appendix A of the District Solid Waste Management
Plan and amendments thereto.
B. Disposition of the source-separated recyclable materials by the generator
shall be as prescribed in the Hunterdon County Solid Waste Management
Plan and the pertinent Municipal Recycling Ordinance.
C. Upon request by the municipality, the generator must provide proof
that the generator has contracted solid waste and recycling collection
services, including the recycling of used motor oil. The information
requested for proof of service may include provision of weight receipts,
billing statements or other information detailing the amount of material
disposed of as solid waste and recycling. The procedure by which the
municipality may request receipts or other documentation must be detailed
in the Municipal Recycling Ordinance.
D. Failure of the generator to comply with this Municipal Recycling
Ordinance shall constitute a violation and subject the generator to
those penalties as prescribed herein.
E. Responsibilities of property owners:
(1) All owners of real property shall ensure that occupants contract
for solid waste and recycling collection services.
(2) Upon request by the municipality, the generator must provide proof
that the generator has contracted solid waste and recycling collection
services, including the recycling of used motor oil. The information
requested for proof of service may include provision of weight receipts
or other information detailing the amount of materials disposed of
as solid waste and recycling.
(3) Compliance with all other requirements as set by federal, state,
county, and municipal laws, policies, and objectives.
F. Responsibilities of generators of construction and demolition materials:
(1) Upon request, the Municipal Recycling Coordinator will supply applicants
for building and demolition permits with a list of New Jersey recycling
facilities that have been approved to accept construction and demolition
materials for recycling. The New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection will be responsible for approval of the facilities and
the preparation of the information. A sample of the information can
be found in the Municipal Clerk's office.
(2) The generators of construction and demolition materials are required
to recycle these materials to the extent they are accepted for recycling
by the DEP-approved facilities.
(3) The generators must maintain a record and proof of all materials
recycled on the project. These records must be filed with the Township
Construction Office prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy
(CO) or certificate of approval for a demolition.
(4) The Hunterdon County Health Department reserves the right to enter
a project site at any time and request a list of recycled materials.
(5) Compliance with all other requirements as set by federal, state,
county, and municipal laws, policies, and objectives.
G. Responsibilities of educational institutions:
(1) Each educational institution shall implement a recycling plan and
institute a recycling program which instructs faculty and students
on how to source-separate from solid waste.
(2) Each educational institution shall file a copy of its recycling plan
with the Hunterdon County Superintendent of Schools, who will ensure
each institutional recycling plan is implemented and maintained.
(3) Compliance with all other requirements as set by federal, state,
county, and municipal laws, policies, and objectives.