A. ASHES BAGS BUILDING MATERIALS BULKY WASTE BUNDLES BUSINESS TRASH CHLOROFLUOROCARBON (CFC) COMBUSTIBLE WASTE COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND PROFESSIONAL PROPERTIES CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS CONTAINER(1) (2) CONTRACTOR COORDINATOR DEAD ANIMALS DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR OF FINANCE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS ELIGIBLE WASTE GARBAGE GOVERNING BODY HAZARDOUS WASTE HOSPITAL/RED BAG WASTE HOUSEHOLD TRASH INDUSTRIAL WASTE INSTITUTIONAL PROPERTIES LITTER MULTIPLE-DWELLING UNIT MULTIPLE-DWELLING COMPLEX NONCOMBUSTIBLE WASTE POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYL (PCB) PERSON PRODUCER RECEPTACLE RECYCLABLE MATERIALS(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) RECYCLING AREA REFUSE REGULATIONS RESIDENTIAL UNIT(1) (2) REUSABLE RECEPTACLE RUBBISH SCAVENGER SINGLE-RESIDENTIAL UNIT SOLID WASTE(1) (2) (3) STREET TOWNSHIP TRADE WASTE YARD WASTE
The following words and terms shall have the meanings set forth hereafter when utilized in this article. The word "shall" is always mandatory, and not merely discretionary, and is to be so applied in all instances.
The residual from the burning of wood, coal, coke or other combustible materials.
Plastic or fiber sacks designed to store solid waste with sufficient wall strength to maintain physical integrity when lifted by the top. Total weight of a bag shall not exceed 50 pounds. If bag breaks while being lifted, such bag shall not be considered of appropriate strength as to be used for containment of solid waste.
Any material such as lumber, brick, plaster, gutters, roofing shingles or other substances accumulated as a result of repairs or additions to existing buildings, construction of new buildings or demolition of existing structures.
Large items such as concrete, tree stumps, heavy wood items, iron and steel.
Normally loose items that would be collected if organized into bundles of not more than four feet in length and tied with twine. "Bundles" would be organized as to be conveniently handled by one person. No "bundle" would exceed 50 pounds in weight.
Any waste accumulation of dirt, dust, food, paper, cardboard, excelsior, rags or other accumulations other than household trash, which is usually attendant to the operation of stores, offices or similar businesses.
Also known as hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) and registered as Freon A family of chemical substances, used as solvents, accelerant, blowing or refrigerant agent used in cooling appliances, refrigerators and air conditioners. CFC/HCFCs are not allowed to leak into the air or atmosphere, but are required to be contained, cleansed and recycled as of July 1, 1992, under federal regulations and N.J.A.C. 7:26A subchapter 1, because CFC/HCFCs are widely believed to be associated with depletion of the Earth's ozone layer. Therefore, before any of the appliances utilizing CFC/HCFC can be recycled as white goods, the refrigerant would be removed or its removal attested to by appropriate certification.
Yard trimmings, rags, waste wood or cardboard and all other combustible waste solids of a nonvolatile and nonexplosive nature.
Any retail, manufacturing, wholesale, governmental or other nonresidential establishment.
Waste building materials resulting from construction, remodeling, repair or demolition operations performed by a resident, which is placed at the curb in a bag, bundle or container as defined herein.
See also "receptacle" and please note terms are interchangeable.
CONTAINER, RECYCLINGA capacity of greater than five gallons but not more than 20 gallons, molded plastic, bright-yellow-colored container with Hamilton recycling logo, of sufficient volume, strength and durability to store and place for collection commingled materials, such as food and beverage containers made from aluminum, glass, plastic (PET and HDPE), steel, tin or combination of metals and alloys.
CONTAINER, SOLID WASTEA receptacle with capacity of greater than 20 gallons but less than 35 gallons constructed of plastic, metal or fiberglass, having handles of adequate strength for lifting and having a tight-fitting lid capable of preventing entrance into the container by animals. The mouth of the container shall have a diameter greater than or equal to that of the base. The weight of the container including its contents shall not exceed 50 pounds.
The person, corporation or partnership performing solid waste and recycling collection through disposal services under contract.
The Solid Waste, Recycling and Clean Community Coordinator for the Township.
Animals or portions thereof that have expired from any cause, except deer which shall be removed by Township or NJDEP personnel.
The Township Department of Public Works.
The Director of Finance for the Township.
The Director of Public Works for the Township.
All that material, garbage, refuse, solid waste and rubbish discarded by residential units. The exceptions are as noted below and includes recyclable items, certain yard waste, including leaves, grass clippings and brush.
Putrescible animal and/or vegetative waste resulting from the handling, preparation, consumption or cooking of food, and shall include any fecal waste from any animal or bird (when fecal matter has been separated from other waste and is double-bagged prior to placement for collection). Solid waste or animal or vegetable matter from houses, kitchens, restaurants, hotels, produce markets or any other source of food of any kind to be thrown away.
The Council of the Township.
Any waste or combination of wastes which poses a present or potential threat to human health, living organisms or the environment, including, but not limited to, waste material that is toxic, carcinogenic, corrosive, irritating, sensitizing, biologically infectious, explosive, flammable or radioactive and any waste so designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) or the New Jersey Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).
Includes but not limited to all instruments, supplies, containers, bandages, tubing, gloves, etc., used by health-care practitioners and facilities as described in New Jersey Department of Health regulations and applicable New Jersey law.
Every waste accumulation of paper, sweepings, dirt, dust, rags, bottles, cans or other matter of any kind, other than garbage, which is usually attendant to housekeeping.
All waste, including solids, semisolids, sludge and liquids, created by factories, processing plants or other manufacturing enterprises.
Any nontaxable (exempt) property, whether they be religious, educational, service facilities/organizations or institutional establishments, which may be residential or nonresidential, at which garbage or trash may be generated.
Any used or unconsumed substance or waste material which has been discarded, whether made of aluminum, glass, plastic, rubber, paper or other natural or synthetic material, or any combination thereof, including, but not limited to, any bottle, jar or can, any unlighted cigarette, cigar, match or any flaming or glowing material or any garbage, trash, refuse, debris, rubbish, grass clippings or other lawn or garden waste, newspaper, magazines, glass, metal, plastic or paper containers or other packaging or construction material, but not including the waste of primary processes of mining or other extraction processes, logging, sawmilling, farming or manufacturing, or as otherwise defined in applicable New Jersey law.
Any building or structure and land appurtenant thereto containing two or more living units.
Any building or structure and land appurtenant thereto containing more than two living units, such as townhouses, condominiums and apartment houses.
All solid waste material which does not burn.
A pathogenic and teratogenic industrial compound used as a heat-transfer agent. PCBs accumulate in human or animal tissue and are normally found in household appliances and underground fuel storage tanks that are sometime processed for disposal.
Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kind. Includes all individuals, partnerships, corporations, owners, tenants, lessees, occupants, associations, organizations, residing or owning, operating, managing, leasing, occupying any premises or business, commercial or industrial, within the Township.
Any occupant of a residential unit, public school buildings/facilities and/or municipal office/activity that generates solid waste and recyclables.
A container constructed of such material and in such a manner as to hold solid waste and trash and other such items without breaking or collapsing. Receptacles shall have handles and covers so that contents therein are not exposed to the weather, animals and vermin. A disposable plastic bag shall constitute a receptacle if it is of sufficient strength to hold its contents without breaking when collected. The receptacle shall be of such a design and weight as to be able to be conveniently handled by one person. No container shall exceed a weight of more than 50 pounds when loaded. Commercial garbage receptacles and fifty-five gallon drums are not acceptable as containers. Receptacles which, in the opinion of the Department, are badly broken or fail to meet the requirements of this article may be classified as "garbage."
All waste materials which have the ability to be returned, through processing, to their former or alternate use. Following are examples, and not necessarily limited to these:
ALUMINUM CANSIncludes such beverage or food containers constructed or fabricated of aluminum or its alloys.
BATTERY(IES)Includes all types of batteries from flashlights, radios, appliances, automobiles, cameras, etc., whether rechargeable or not.
BIMETAL FOOD CONTAINERSFood and beverage containers which are made up of a mixture of various metals (aluminum, steel, tin).
CARDBOARD/CORRUGATED PAPERIncludes kraft corrugated, which has a brown liner made from kraft paper, and regular corrugated, which is gray or tan and is made from other types of paper such as newspaper.
CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTEIncludes all waste materials as a result of construction and/or demolition of buildings and facilities and made up of mixed wastes such as metals, wood, cement, blacktop, macadam, plaster, glass, plastics, etc.
GLASSIncludes all products made from silica or sand, soda ash and lime, the product being transparent or translucent and being used as packaging and commonly known as "glass." Food and beverage containers commonly known as jars, bottles in the colors of clear, brown and green.
HI-GRADE AND MIXED PAPERSIncludes computer printouts, office paper and stationery.
JUNK MAIL AND MAGAZINESIncludes all delivered and mailed advertisements, telephone books, magazines, glossy-surfaced periodicals and other paper products with shiny photos, colored writing and/or glossy pictures.
BULKY ITEMS/WASTELarge items such as concrete, tree stumps, heavy wood items, iron and steel. Includes but is not limited to furniture, bedding, mattresses, and so on, which may be constructed of several types and mix of materials, which may be rebuilt, reconstructed or segregated into reusable and/or reclaimable materials.
NEWSPAPERSIncludes papers of the type commonly referred to as "newsprint" and distributed at periodic intervals, usually daily or weekly. The term "used newspaper" is interchangeable with "newspapers."
PLASTICSIncludes all beverage containers which are constructed of polyethylene teraphthalate (PET) with recycling logo (1), which is characterized by its clarity, toughness and barrier (ability to resist permeation of carbon dioxide). PET is primarily used for soft drink soda containers; or high-density polyethylene (HDPE) with recycling logo (2), which is characterized by its stiffness, low cost, ease of forming and resistance to breakage. HDPE has a variety of uses, such as milk, water and juice beverage containers.
TEXTILESIncludes all rags, clothes, fabric and woven materials that were formerly used as clothing and/or covering.
TIN CANSIncludes all food and beverage containers which are constructed of tin and/or steel sides, tops and bottoms.
USED TIRESIncludes bias, belted and polyester, of which rubber is the main material in manufacturing.
VEGETATIVE WASTEGrass clippings, grass cuttings, plant residue and leaves. See also "yard waste."
WASTE OILIncludes used oil drained from automobiles, motorcycles and lawn mowers, etc.
YARD WASTEIncludes leaves, grass clippings, plant residue, tree limbs, branches and trunks. See also "vegetative waste."
Space allocated for collection and storage of source-separated recyclable materials.
Whether it consists of combustible or noncombustible solid wastes, all miscellaneous materials such as soiled or used rags, paper products, leather goods, rubber, crockery or other material not defined as recyclable or white goods. Garbage, rubbish, trash, trade waste, debris or the remains of uprooted or severed plant life.
Includes such rules, schedules or times promulgated by the Director of Public Works and adopted by the governing body to carry out the intent of this article.
A dwelling within the corporate limits of the Township occupied by a person or group of persons. A "residential unit" shall be deemed occupied when either water or domestic light and power services are being supplied thereto.
Note: "Residential unit" definition shall also include all public schools, municipal offices, activities and properties, official/quasi-official municipal service activities (such as fire, first aid) located in the Township, where solid waste and recyclables can be safely placed at the curb in containers, bags and bundles as may be appropriate and not exceeding five items per collection day.
Any container which meets the definition of "receptacle" and is constructed of wood, metal, plastic or other natural or synthetic materials and used for containment and placement for collection of solid waste and recyclables.
All materials generated by residential units consisting of materials other than food waste items not included in the current recycling/recyclable list.
Any private individual or firm collecting and sorting for profit from the curbside waste, recyclables, used furniture, or other materials of value. Also any person engaged in cleanup of lots, buildings, etc.
Any dwelling place occupied by one family.
All garbage, rubbish, refuse and waste matter usually disposed of and normally generated by the occupants of residential and other property, disposed of by private and/or public collection and defined as "solid waste" by the New Jersey Solid Waste Management Act, N.J.S.A. 13:1E-1 et seq., or other applicable New Jersey law. Items classified as recyclables shall be prohibited from being commingled with solid waste. The Township is approved by state law to collect three types of waste:
TYPE 10, MUNICIPAL WASTEResidential, commercial and institutional solid waste generated within a community.
TYPE 13, BULKY WASTELarge items of solid waste which because of their size or weight require handling other than normally used for municipal waste. "Bulky waste" includes, but is not limited to, such items as tree trunks, parts of auto bodies, demolition or construction material, appliances, furniture and drums.
TYPE 23, VEGETATIVE WASTEIncludes, but is not limited to, tree limbs, branches, leaves, grass clippings, plants and flower residue, etc.
Any right-of-way, avenue, boulevard, road, parkway, viaduct, drive or other way as approved by the Township Planning Board and/or Township Zoning Board of Adjustment and built in accordance with Township standards.
The Township of Hamilton.
All waste solid or liquid material or rubbish resulting from construction, building operations or the prosecution of any business, trade or industry, including but not limited to plastic products, cartons, paints, grease, oil and other petroleum products, chemicals, cinders and other forms of solid or liquid waste material.
Any waste accumulations of grass, leaves or shrubbery cuttings or clippings, tree branches, tree limbs, parts of trees, bushes, shrubbery or other material usually created by yard maintenance. Yard waste shall be free of dirt, rocks and other bulky and noncombustible materials and shall be separated for purposes of collection into grass clippings, leaves and other materials.
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Where the foregoing definitions conflict with those provided for in regulations promulgated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection or otherwise provided by New Jersey law, the definitions contained herein shall be deemed to be accordingly amended.