As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
BULK WASTE/ITEMS
Large residential waste, Type 13 DEP designation, and includes
white metals but excludes construction debris.
COMMERCIAL WASTE
Any waste Type 10 DEP designation, as defined by N.J.A.C.
7:26-2.13, generated by wholesale, retail, or service establishments.
CONTRACT
An arrangement for the provision of services on a regular
basis. A contract does not have to be in writing unless state law
requires it to be in writing.
MULTIFAMILY
Any housing in which three or more units of dwelling space
are occupied or are intended to be occupied by three or more persons
who live independently of one another.
NUMBER OF RECEPTACLES
Each residential or commercial establishment shall be responsible
for providing a sufficient number of suitable receptacles to contain
all waste that accumulates between collections.
PAYABLE FINE
A fine imposed for the violations noted, paid directly to
the court. A court appearance is not required, unless a plea of not
guilty is entered.
PROOF OF COLLECTION SERVICE
A written record, log, bill or document evidencing receipt
of service for the collection of solid waste for the preceding month
from a person lawfully engaging in private solid waste collection
services within the Township of Bloomfield.
PUTRESCIBLE
Waste composed of or comprising some portion of animal, vegetable
or other organic matter that is capable of decay or decomposition
during storage or awaiting collection, such as food or food products
or animal waste, that will create offensive odors or liquids and be
food for vermin or otherwise create a nuisance if not properly stored.
REFUSE
Nonputrescible solid waste.
REGULAR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE
The scheduled pickup and removal of solid waste, from residential,
commercial or institutional premises located within the boundaries
of the Township of Bloomfield, at least once a week.
REGULAR SOLID WASTE GENERATOR
Any property owner, tenant or occupant of any single-family
residential dwelling or multiple dwelling, or the owner of any commercial
or institutional building or structure located within the boundaries
of the Township of Bloomfield, who generates solid waste at those
premises.
SOLID WASTE
Garbage, refuse and other discarded materials resulting from
industrial, commercial and agricultural operations and from domestic
and community activities, and shall include all other waste materials.
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
Any activity related to the pickup and transportation of
solid waste from its source or location to a solid waste facility
or other destination.
SOLID WASTE FACILITIES
Includes the plants, structures and other real and personal
property acquired, constructed or operated or to be acquired, constructed
or operated by any person pursuant to the provisions of this or any
other act, including transfer stations, incinerators, resource-recovery
facilities, sanitary landfill facilities or other plants for the disposal
of solid waste, and all vehicles, equipment and other real and personal
property and rights therein and appurtenances necessary or useful
and convenient for the collection or disposal of solid waste in a
sanitary manner.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 575, General
Provisions, Board of Health, Art. V)]
SUITABLE RECEPTACLES/DISPOSAL METHOD
Suitable receptacles for household garbage, food waste, organic
and putrescible solid waste collection shall mean solidly constructed
receptacles made of metal or rigid plastic, in a watertight container
with tight-fitting lids, handles, with a capacity of no more than
35 gallons or 50 pounds. Plastic bags with a maximum capacity of 30
gallons and a thickness sufficient to prevent tearing or ripping so
as to prevent spillage or leakage of contents and weighing not more
than 50 pounds when placed for collection are suitable for paper and
refuse. Paper or plastic shopping bags and cardboard boxes are not
suitable receptacles for garbage. All containers must be tightly covered,
tied or sealed to prevent spillage or leakage and the intrusion of
rainwater and animals.
VEGETATIVE GROWTH/WASTE
Tree limbs, branches, loose wood, large brush, and any other
similar organic material generated from the property.
YARD GROWTH/WASTE
Leaves, grass, clippings, small brush and lawn rakings, compost,
and any other similar yard waste generated from the property.