[Adopted 3-19-2019 by Ord. No. 19-2544]
A.
In dwellings containing two dwelling units or less, the recycling
receptacles shall be purchased by and maintained by the tenant if
stipulated by lease or contract.
B.
In the absence of a lease or contract, the recycling receptacles
shall be purchased and maintained by the landlord or owner of the
one- or two-family unit.
C.
In dwellings of three families or more, such recycling receptacles
shall be purchased and maintained by the landlord.
D.
Receptacles shall be conveniently located on premises for the storage
of recycling and maintained in such a manner as to prevent the creation
of a health nuisance to the residents. If cans or non-roll-off dumpsters
are used, they shall be tightly covered.
E.
Receptacles or recycling shall be set out for collection between
the curb and the sidewalk or at such places as may be particularly
designated by the Department of Public Works.
F.
The owner or tenant of premises shall remove recycling receptacles
from the place of collection within 12 hours after they have been
emptied.
G.
All household recycling or any other items to be disposed of shall
not be stored in plain view on that part of any residential property
that is between the front of the house and the street.
H.
The use of paper bags and cardboard boxes as receptacles for recycling
is strictly prohibited, except that residential yard waste may be
placed in paper biodegradable bags for curbside collection.
I.
Receptacles that are badly broken or otherwise fail to meet the requirements
of this section may be removed by the Borough.
A.
Recyclables shall be empty and clean before placement in recycling
receptacles.
B.
No garbage shall be placed in any recycling receptacle.
C.
Recyclables shall not be bagged in plastic bags.
D.
Plastic bags and plastic film shall not be placed in any recycling
receptacle.
E.
All commercial cardboard cartons picked up by the Borough shall be
flattened and tied in bundles or packed in suitable containers of
a size that they may be readily handled by one collector, and in no
case shall such bundle or container be larger than three feet by three
feet. For residential recycling collected by the Borough, all cardboard
shall be flattened and placed in recycling receptacles.
F.
All recycling generated by a private contractor or trade waste generated
by any business shall be removed at their own expense and risk by
an authorized collector, except for commercial cardboard collected
by the Borough.
It shall be unlawful for any person to place, or cause to be
placed, or permit to remain at the curb, any recycling receptacle
earlier than 2:00 p.m. on Sundays, and 6:00 p.m. on all other nights
prior to collection for that premises regular collection day, as established
by the Department of Public Works. Recycling shall be placed curbside
before 6:00 a.m. on the day of collection for residential recycling
and commercial cardboard collected by the Borough.
A.
The Administration and enforcement of this article shall be the responsibility
of the Department of Public Works Superintendent or Designee and the
Board of Health, the Health Officer and his agents. They may call
upon the personnel of the Police Department, Fire Department and the
Public Works and Sanitation Departments in carrying out the enforcement
of this article.
B.
The Superintendent of Public Works and Sanitation shall designate
the areas and times of collection of recycling.
A.
Barrels to be provided by Borough. The Borough shall provide the
residential property owners one ninety-six-gallon barrel for recycling.
Effective April 1, household-generated paper, cardboard, cans, glass,
cartons and plastics #1, #2 and #5 only will be collected all together
in this barrel.
B.
Multifamily residential properties. Multifamily residential properties
shall receive recycling barrels. Effective April 1, household-generated
paper, cardboard, cans, glass, cartons and plastics #1, #2 and #5
only will be collected all together in this barrel.
C.
Barrel placement. All recycling barrels must be placed along the
curb in front of the residence. Where more than one barrel is present,
the barrels must be placed with a three-foot separation between the
barrels and any other obstruction, i.e., utility pole, fire hydrant,
vehicle, etc.
D.
Collection eligibility. In the event a property has more than one barrel but cannot comply with § 266-36C above, the property will not be eligible for municipal collection.
E.
Purchase of additional barrels. Any property owner who wishes to
purchase an additional recycling barrel may do so by contacting the
Superintendent of Department of Public Works. The property owner shall
remit payment for the recycling barrel at the Borough cost based upon
the most recent purchase order.
F.
Smaller barrels. Any residential property owner, at their request,
will be provided with a smaller recycling barrel from the Borough.
Any property owner who obtains a smaller barrel will not give up their
right to a larger barrel provided by the Borough.
G.
Borough seal required on barrels. Only barrels with the Borough seal
shall be picked up by the Department of Public Works.
A.
It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit, place or dump, or
allow the dumping, depositing or placing of any recyclable material
upon any land or in any water of the Borough.
B.
It shall be unlawful for any person or business to deposit or place
any residential or commercial recycling in any pedestrian litter or
recycling receptacle which has been placed by the Borough of Bergenfield
on Borough property or right-of-way for the deposit of pedestrian
litter or recycling.
C.
It shall be unlawful for any person or business to deposit, place
or dump any recycling into a recycling container owned, contracted
or maintained by another person or business.
The owner or the person in control of any property shall at
all times maintain the premises and property so as to be free of litter,
including loose recyclables.
A.
Any person violating any provisions of § 266-37 of this chapter shall immediately remove all of the materials which said person has illegally dumped, placed or deposited on any land or waterway.
B.
In the absence of identifying evidence of person or business responsible
for the dumping, depositing or placing of any recyclables, it shall
be the responsibility of the property owner to remove any dumped or
deposited materials.
The presence upon lands or property lying within the limits
of the Borough of loose recyclables is hereby declared to be detrimental
to the public health, safety and general welfare of the residents
of the Borough.
A.
The owner or tenant of such lands or property in the Borough is hereby
required to remove or cause to be removed from such lands and property
any loose recyclables not less than 24 hours after receipt of an abatement
notice from the Health Officer or his agent.
B.
Said notice may be served upon such owner or tenant either personally,
posted on the premises, or by registered or certified mail, return
receipt requested. Said abatement shall commence to run from the date
of postal delivery on the receipt received from the postal authorities
or from the day of posting or personal delivery.
A.
All business establishments shall arrange to have recyclables and
recycling removed from the premises as often as necessary to prevent
the creation of nuisances due to the presence of odors, attraction
of flies, vermin or animals, or litter as a result of overfilled receptacles.
B.
All recyclables and recycling must be kept in containers except that
cardboard may be bundled, tied and stored in such a manner that it
is not subject to being scattered.
C.
Receptacles, including dumpsters, shall be kept tightly covered and
free of openings large enough to allow the entrance of rodents. Further,
recyclables and recycling must not exceed the height of the receptacle.
D.
Roll-off type dumpsters which do not have lids may be kept uncovered
under the following conditions only:
E.
Business establishments may not store or dispose of liquids of any
kind in dumpsters or containers designed to hold garbage or refuse.
This includes cooking oils, cooking grease, or solidified grease.
