As used in this article, the following terms shall have meanings indicated:
ASHES Includes the solid residue after combustion from material used as fuel for heating and cooking purposes.
BUILDING A structure that containers one or more units.
BULK TRASH Trash that is generated from the ordinary housekeeping operations of a residential unit. Bulk
waste is items of trash, debris, or discarded household furniture, equipment or other items not falling within the definition of solid
waste or recyclables, which shall not fit in the trash container assigned to the resident. Examples of bulk
waste include, but are not limited to, couches, chairs, mattresses, box springs, tables, carpeting in lengths of four feet to five feet, tied in bundles of less than 50 pounds, padding, and the like. Bulk
waste must be generated by the customer at the residential unit where it is being collected. Bulk trash does not include contractor generated
waste, exempt items and storm debris.
[Added 9-19-2011 by Ord. No. 9-2011]
CART A container designed to be mechanically emptied by an automated or semiautomated collection vehicle.
CODE OFFICIAL OFFICER The person or persons appointed by the municipal governing body 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 9-19-2011 by Ord. No. 9-2011]
CLEANOUTS More than the allotted trash as defined under bulk trash limits.
[Added 9-19-2011 by Ord. No. 9-2011]
COMMERCIAL SECTOR All designated commercial retail, wholesale, institutional, markets, and manufacturing facilities, including but not limited to: taverns, restaurants, churches, offices professional offices, day care, and private schools and facilities, strip stores, farms, and construction and demolition projects buildings and projects.
COMPLEX A property that contains more than one building.
CONTAINER or RECEPTACLE A roll off, dumpster, cart, can or bag designed to receive and accept solid waste or recyclable materials and prevent spillage of its contents.
CURB The area adjoining the curbline of the street.
DOCUMENTATION Original copies, receipts or letters in the form of certified weight receipts or a signed business form letter that shall include the name of the end market or markets and or disposal facility or facilities, the hauler and the generator and shall show the dates and quantity/weights of solid waste and or recycled material.
A. AMOUNTA product
disposed/sold by weight, count, gallonage, or yardage.
DUMPING 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 receptacle for collection, upon any street, sidewalk or private or public property.
DUMPSTER A container designed to be mechanically emptied. These dumpsters must have lids.
ELECTRONIC WASTE A computer central processing unit and associated hardware, including keyboards, modems, printers, scanners, fax machines, VCR and DVD players, radios, rechargeable batteries, TVs, electronic components and the like.
HAZARDOUS WASTES Including but not limited to motors oils, oil base paint, paint thinners, cleaners, pesticides, and any other item designated by the federal or state Environmental Protection Agency as to special handling.
ITEM A product too large to fit into a cart/container or plastic bag.
LANDFILL A facility designed exclusively to accept solid waste, designed and permitted to meet all federal and New Jersey Environmental Protection Agency rules and standards.
LITTERING Placement of any form of solid waste or recyclable material of less than 0.148 cubic yard of solid or 30 U.S. gallons of liquid not placed in a public receptacle or in authorized private receptacle for collection upon any sidewalk, or private or public property.
MEDICAL/BIOHAZARDOUS WASTES 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 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.
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 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.).
MUNICIPAL RECYCLING COORDINATOR 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.
MUNICIPAL SECTOR All designated municipal buildings, parks, public events, public school facilities, fire and ambulance facilities.
OCCUPANT A person or persons, partnership or partnerships, corporation or corporations, or any other entity due to his or its status as an owner or lessee of a property in the Borough of Swedesboro.
PERSON Includes any and all person(s), partnership(s), corporation(s) or any entity.
PLASTIC BAGS A bag designed to hold solid waste or recyclable materials.
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 product.
A. FERROUS AND NONFERROUS METAL AND APPLIANCESWashers, dryers, dishwashers, ovens, hot-water tanks, hot and cold tanks, gas/oil/electric heaters, empty gas tanks, bicycles, metal shelves, storage cabinets, auto parts, metal lawn equipment, or other large appliances commonly referred to as "white goods."
B. OZONE DEPLETING COMPOUNDS (FREON)Items containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and other ozone depleting compounds (ODCs) examples which include air conditioners, refrigerators and freezers.
C. CANSAluminum, steel, tin, and bimetal containers and foil. Labels may be left on.
D. 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.
E. PLASTICSAll bottles, jars and jugs commonly marked 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, jar or jug.
F. 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.
G. BATTERIESWet cell automotive, motorcycle and boat batteries. Commonly found in six-, twelve-, and twenty-four-volt chargers.
H. OILSMotor and transmission oils.
I. OIL FILTERSOil and transmission filters made in a metal container.
J. TIRESPassenger and truck tires and tubes.
L. MASONRYAll products generally used in the construction of buildings, including but not limited to bricks, cinder blocks, asphalt, concrete, rock and stone.
M. OTHERAdditionally, all businesses are encouraged to examine their operation for any additional item or items, including but not limited to food
waste and other plastics that can be recycled over and above the items mandated by these regulations.
RESIDENTIAL SECTOR All designated single-family and multifamily buildings of two or more separate living units.
ROLL-OFF CONTAINER A container that is designated to be removable from a vehicle or chassis.
SOLID WASTE Consisting of solid waste Types 10, 13, 13A, 23, 25 and 27, as defined by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Agency, N.J.A.C. 7:26-2.13.
SOURCE SEPARATION The process of which recyclable materials are separated at the point of generation by the generator thereof from solid waste for the purpose of recycling.
STREETS All public highways, avenues, streets, lanes, boulevards, circles, terraces, drives, and public roads, whether dedicated or not, within the limits of the Borough of Swedesboro.
TIED BUNDLE A bundle should be used for the collection and removal of solid waste or recyclable.
UNIT A single commercial, municipal, or residential establishment.
The following materials shall be designated recyclables from the commercial, municipal, institutional and residential sectors: ozone depleting compound appliances, ferrous and nonferrous metals, glass, cans, plastics, paper, newspaper, glass bottles and jars, aluminum cans and containers, bimetal cans plastic containers, (PET No. 1 and HDPE No. 2 plastics) corrugated cardboard, cereal boxes, junk mail, magazines and catalogs, office paper, vegetative yard waste, clean wood waste, used motor oils, tires, and electronic waste such as computers and their components, televisions, stereos, DVDs, CD players, VCRs, phones, and the like.
The following shall constitute an unauthorized landfill:
A. Any facility not licensed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
B. Any public or private property used for littering or dumping, with or without the property owner's permission.
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 Borough or its authorized agent.
Any solid waste or recyclable materials spilled on the streets or public places in the Borough shall be immediately picked up and or cleaned up and left in an orderly fashion. All containers after being emptied shall be returned with lids, if any, in an orderly manner to the original container placement.
Any person who violates any of the provision of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or to imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding 90 days, or both.