[1972 Code § 225.001]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Any animal and/or vegetable waste solids, resulting from
the handling, preparation, cooking and/or consumption of foods, spoiled
and condemned foods, small dead animals and similar facsimile usually
considered as garbage.
Receptacles such as cans, glasses, bottles, crockery, household
sweepings, shells, utensils and other items of a similar facsimile
and usually of a noncombustible nature.
Those readily combustible materials such as paper, cardboard,
excelsior, straw, boxes, crates and materials of a similar nature.
Those receptacles commonly known and designated as dumpsters
which are watertight, insect and rodent proof, constructed of metal
or plastic with proper fitting covers, equipped for handling by motorized
equipment, clean and sanitized after use and replaced by the same
type of unit upon being emptied.
Disposable flexible plastic sack of a minimum of three mils
of thickness or what is commonly known and designated as a heavy duty
Kraft paper bag of double thickness, either of which must be capable
of being tied or fastened at the top and so constructed as to avert
and prevent spillage and/or leakage of its contents. Each receptacle
for use at a single family-dwelling or premises shall have a capacity
of not more than 32 gallons.
[1972 Code § 225.002]
The owner, agent, lessee, tenant and/or the occupant of every single family dwelling and/or premises or other place where waste occurs, is created, produced or accumulated, shall provide, maintain and keep upon the premises, sufficient and suitable waste receptacles as hereinabove defined in Section BH:15-1.
[1972 Code § 225.003]
The owner, agent, lessee, tenant and/or occupant of every multidwelling, commercial and business and industrial premises shall provide, maintain and keep upon the premises sufficient and suitable waste receptacles as hereinabove defined in Section BH:15-1.
[1972 Code § 225.004]
Upon application to and permission of the Board of Health, multidwelling,
commercial, business and industrial premises may use those plastic
and/or paper waste receptacle bags as previously defined and in such
event, waste for collection shall be placed in bags of a size and
weight to permit ease of handling by one man.
[1972 Code § 225.005]
Those containers commonly known and designated as metal and/or
rigid plastic garbage refuse containers and cans shall no longer be
serviced within the Borough of Ramsey except in extraordinary circumstances
with approval from the Ramsey Board of Health.
[1972 Code § 225.006]
Single family waste receptacles shall not be set out upon the
premises for collection earlier than one hour before sunset on the
eve of collection.
[1972 Code § 225.007]
All waste receptacles as hereinabove defined shall be set out
to be readily accessible to the scavenger pickup contractor, either
at the curb or in the street approximately where the curb normally
would be placed, in front of the premises.
[1972 Code § 225.008]
Garbage shall be thoroughly and completely drained of all liquids,
wrapped securely in paper and placed in those types of receptacles
previously defined and set out herein.
[1972 Code § 225.009]
Noncombustible waste shall not be mixed with other refuse when
prepared for disposal by incineration.
[1972 Code § 225.010]
Paper shall be securely and properly tied into bundles or other
packages in a manner to prevent any scattering while awaiting or during
collection. The bundles or packages shall be of a size and weight
to permit ease of handling by one man.
[1972 Code § 225.011]
Combustible waste shall be stored and held in receptacles separate
and apart from noncombustible waste, when prepared for disposal by
incineration.
[1972 Code § 225.012]
Combustible or noncombustible waste of such a nature that it
cannot be deposited in a receptacle shall be securely and properly
tied into bundles or packages to prevent spilling or scattering. The
bundles or packages shall be of a size and weight to permit ease of
handling by one man.
[1972 Code § 225.013]
No toxic, explosive, or other inherently dangerous materials
shall be set out for collection. All such material shall be disposed
of only with the permission and under direction of the Board of Health
or other authorized agency.
[1972 Code § 225.014]
On those occasions designated as clean-up days, the limitation
as to amount and weight of waste receptacles pertaining to both single-family
and commercial, industrial and business premises shall not apply and
items such as household furniture, appliances, doors, etc. may be
deposited for pickup. Tree stumps, autos, or parts therefrom, shall
not be allowed to be deposited for pickup.
[1972 Code § 225.015]
Garden refuse, tree trimmings, brush cuttings, etc. may be bundled
and tied in size and weight to permit ease in handling by one man.
[1972 Code § 225.016]
The owner, agent, lessee, tenant or occupant of any premises
whereon a business or industry is conducted shall arrange for the
removal of waste from such business or industry each day unless sufficient
and suitable facilities are provided and used for storage of such
waste until removal of the waste from the premises.
[1972 Code § 225.017]
Waste shall be disposed of only through use of sanitary landfills
established, conducted, operated and maintained in accordance with
standards established by the State Department of Environmental Protection
and/or incinerators constructed, operated and maintained in accordance
with the standards of the New Jersey State Department of Environmental
Protection.
[1972 Code § 225.018]
The business of waste collection shall not be conducted in any
manner on any public or private place, street or other premises without
a permit therefor having been issued by the Board of Health.
[1972 Code § 225.019]
The annual fee for the aforementioned permit shall be in the
amount of $25 plus $10 per vehicle.
[1972 Code § 225.020]
Vehicles used for the purpose of collecting waste from receptacles
as prescribed by the provisions of this Code shall be loaded in such
fashion that no part of the contents shall fall, leak or spill therefrom.
Each such vehicle shall be adequately covered as may be directed by
the Board of Health.
