[Ord. No. 88-4 § 1]
There is hereby established a program for the mandatory separation
of newspaper, glass, aluminum, leaves, grass, plastic, tin, cardboard,
white metal, waste oil and other solid wastes within the Borough of
Woodland Park.
[Ord. No. 88-4 § 2]
For the purposes of this chapter:
CONTAMINATED PAPER
All used newspaper used to wrap solid waste or which has
thereon a contaminating substance such as paint or turpentine which
renders the paper unmarketable as a recyclable, the contaminating
substances to be further identified, as necessary, by regulation promulgated
under this chapter.
GLASS
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 and all other material commonly known
as "glass"; excluding, however, blue, white and flat glass and glass
commonly known as "window glass." Crushed or broken glass is specifically
excluded. Glass shall be a recyclable material.
PERSONS
All individuals, partnerships, corporations, owners, tenants,
lessees, occupants, associations and organizations residing, owning,
or operating, managing, leasing or occupying any premises or business,
commercial or industrial use within the Borough of Woodland Park.
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
All items as defined hereunder and as may be regulated hereunder by the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to Subsection
25-1.4.
RECYCLING OFFICER
The person appointed by the Borough Administrator who shall
be authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter and the rules
and regulations promulgated hereunder.
SOLID WASTE
All garbage and rubbish normally placed at curbside in the
Borough of Woodland Park for usual collection at regular intervals
for regular municipal collection.
USED NEWSPAPERS
Paper of the type commonly referred to as "newsprint." Expressly
excluded are all magazines, periodicals, books and paperbacks, as
well as all other paper products of any nature whatsoever. Used newspapers
shall be a recyclable material.
[Ord. No. 88-4 § 5]
The Recycling Officer is hereby authorized and directed to enforce
this chapter and to establish and promulgate reasonable rules and
regulations for the administration and publication of the procedures
and as to the manner, days and times for the collection of recyclable
materials provided for by this chapter subject to the approval of
the Borough Administrator and subsequent adoption by resolution by
the Mayor and Municipal Council. The rules and regulations shall be
published and circulated within the Borough at least thirty (30) days
prior to their effective date, except under emergency circumstances
designated by the Mayor and Municipal Council.
(For restrictions on placing or blowing leaves or grass clippings onto streets and containerization and placement regarding stormdrains, see Chapter V, Section
5-39, Containerization and Placement of Yard Waste; Blowing of Leaves and Grass Into Street Prohibited.)
[Ord. No. 99-10; Ord. No. 99-27; Ord. No.
2017-24]
a. All trash containers, which must have lids, shall be kept in a shed,
garage, stored in the side yard or rear yard of the property, or shall
be kept within the driveway, at least eighteen (18) feet off the front
curb line.
b. All commercial properties shall keep their trash in approved containers
and enclosures as approved by the Planning Board, the Enforcement
Office or Health Inspector.
[Ord. No. 99-10]
Any person who violates any provision of this section shall,
upon conviction thereof, be punished as follows: (1) For a first offense,
a warning issued; (2) For a second offense, a fine of twenty-five
($25.00) dollars; and (3) For each subsequent offense, a fine of no
less than $100 and no more than $500 and requires a court appearance.
If the violation is of a continuing nature, each day during which
it continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.