The open storage of garbage cans or other trash
or refuse containers in the front of any residence is not permitted.
Such cans or containers may be stored in the front of a residence
if stored in a completely enclosed structure. Garbage cans or other
trash or refuse containers may be stored openly on the side or at
the rear of a residence.
The prohibitions contained above shall not apply
to the placing of such containers in front of the house or at curbside
on regular collection days.
[Added 4-11-2011 by Ord. No. 2168]
Residents placing containers, rubbish and trash at curbside
for purposes of collection shall follow the following procedures:
A. Containers, rubbish and trash shall not be set out prior to 5:00
p.m. on the day before the day of collection.
B. Empty containers shall be removed from the curbside no later than
8:00 p.m. on the date of collection.
C. When a regular collection day falls on a legal holiday, containers,
rubbish and trash may not be set out until the next regularly scheduled
day of collection, absent provisions for special collection made by
the Borough.
D. The word "rubbish" shall include furniture, box springs, mattresses,
toilets, window glass, porcelain sinks, and carpeting (which must
be rolled and tied in lengths no longer than four feet). Items weighing
more than 50 pounds will not be picked up. Rubbish must be placed
at the curb. Plate glass or mirrors will not be picked up.
E. The word "debris" shall include wallboard, plaster and plasterboard,
building materials, and wood. Wood must have nails removed. Asbestos
is not included in debris and will not be picked up. Debris must be
safely put in a container or tied securely in bundles not more than
four feet in length and weighing no more than 50 pounds. Residents
are limited to three containers or bundles of debris per month per
household.
[Added 8-27-2001 by Ord. No. 1757]
Any person who shall cause, allow, suffer or
permit a violation of the above sections shall be subject to a fine
up to a maximum of $100, and such violations shall be cited by the
issuance of a summons and complaint and shall be cognizable in the
Municipal Court of the Borough of Ridgefield according to law. This
chapter shall be enforced by members of the Ridgefield Police Department,
Construction Official or his designee and/or by the Superintendent
of Public Works or his designee.