[Adopted 4-4-1985 by Ord.
No. 486 (Ch. 76 of the 1973 Borough Code)]
As used in this article, the following definitions shall apply:
Includes cardboard of the type commonly used to make cardboard
boxes.
[1]All products made from silica or sand, soda, ash and limestone,
the product being transparent or translucent and being used for packaging
or bottling of various matter, or all other material commonly known
as "glass," but excluding blue and flat glass and glass commonly known
as "window glass."
[Added 2-6-1986 by Ord.
No. 497]
Includes, but is not limited to, metal appliances, such as
refrigerators, dishwashers, dryers, clothes washers, water heaters,
etc.
Includes aluminum and tin cans of the type commonly used
for soda, beer and food items, but specifically excluding bimetal
cans.
[Added 2-6-1986 by Ord.
No. 497]
Includes paper of the type commonly referred to as "newsprint"
and distributed at stated intervals, usually daily or weekly, having
printed thereon news and opinions and containing advertisements and
other matters of public interest.
Includes all whole trees, branches, tree trunks, leaves and
tree stumps.
[Added 2-6-1986 by Ord.
No. 497]
Includes petroleum-based or synthetic oil which is used in
an internal combustion engine as an engine lubricant, or as a product
used for lubricating transmissions, gears or axles, which through
use, storage or handling has become unsuitable for its original purpose
due to the presence of chemical or physical impurities or loss of
original properties.
[Added 2-6-1986 by Ord.
No. 497]
[1]
Editor's Note: The former definition of "aluminum cans," which
immediately preceded this definition was repealed 2-6-1986 by Ord.
No. 497.
[Amended 2-6-1986 by Ord.
No. 497; 6-11-1991 by Ord. No. 579]
A.
There is hereby established a program for the mandatory separation
of used newspapers, corrugated cardboard, metal beverage and food
containers, metal appliances, waste oil, vegetative waste and glass
within the Borough of Mount Ephraim by all of its residents.
B.
There is also hereby established a program for the mandatory separation
and recycling of glass bottles, jars and aluminum, bimetal and tin-plated
steel containers from bars, taverns, restaurants and institutional
establishments.
C.
There is also hereby established a program for the mandatory separation
and recycling of high-grade office paper, including but not limited
to computer paper, copy paper and letterhead from commercial and industrial
establishments, as well as corrugated cardboard from commercial, retail,
wholesale and institutional establishments.
The occupant or owner of any building within the Borough of
Mount Ephraim who shall place for disposal, removal or collection
of the following named items shall do so in strict conformity with
the following regulations:
A.
Used newspaper shall be bundled separately and secured in bundles
not to exceed 50 pounds and shall not be contained in plastic bags.
B.
Corrugated cardboard shall be bundled separately and secured in bundles
not to exceed 10 pounds and shall not be contained in plastic bags.
C.
Metal beverage and food containers shall be contained in reusable
metal or plastic containers which shall be supplied at the cost of
the resident, but subject to approval by the Borough of Mount Ephraim.
[Amended 2-6-1986 by Ord.
No. 497]
D.
Metal appliances shall be placed neatly at curbside and properly
secured if appropriate.
E.
Waste oil shall be contained in reusable metal or plastic containers
and shall be disposed of at sites within the Borough of Mount Ephraim
to be designated by the Board of Commissioners.
[Added 2-6-1986 by Ord.
No. 497]
F.
Vegetative waste shall be placed neatly at curbside and properly
secured, if appropriate, such as in the case of leaves.
[Added 2-6-1986 by Ord.
No. 497]
G.
Glass shall be contained in reusable metal or plastic containers
which shall be supplied at the cost of the resident, but subject to
approval by the Borough of Mount Ephraim.
[Added 2-6-1986 by Ord.
No. 497]
From the time of placement at the curb by anyone of the categories
described herein for collection by the Borough of Mount Ephraim in
accordance with the terms hereof, items shall be and become the property
of the Borough of Mount Ephraim or its authorized agent. It shall
be a violation of this article for any person unauthorized by the Borough of Mount Ephraim to
collect or pick up or cause to be picked up any such items, including
recycling containers. Any and each such collection in violation hereof,
from one or more residences, shall constitute a separate and distinct
offense punishable as hereinafter provided.
[Amended 6-11-1991 by Ord. No. 579[1]]
Any person that violates or neglects to comply with any provision of this article or any regulation promulgated pursuant thereto shall, upon conviction thereof in the Municipal Court, be punished as provided by the penalty provisions contained in Chapter 305, Penalties. Each day that such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such hereunder. In addition, any person who violates or neglects to comply with any provision of this article or any regulation promulgated hereunder shall be subject to the remedies and penalties provided for in N.J.S.A. 13:1E-9.
[Added 9-6-2007 by Ord.
No. 11-07]
The provisions of this article shall be enforced by the Mount
Ephraim Police Department.
