[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township
of Franklin 8-9-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-13.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
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Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Ch.
265, Source Separation and Recycling, adopted 4-14-2011 by Ord. No.
2011-04.
The rules and regulations of this chapter are mandatory for
all occupants of residential, commercial and institutional establishments
located in the Township of Franklin.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
All entities which operate or conduct any business whatsoever
which cannot be included within the definitions of a residential premises
or complex.
The implementing agency for the Hunterdon County Solid Waste
Management Plan, the Hunterdon County Utilities Authority.
Those materials designated within the Hunterdon County District
Solid Waste Management Plan to be source separated for the purpose
of recycling. These materials include:
Designated recyclable materials for the generators of residential,
commercial, industrial and institutional waste:
CORRUGATEDCardboard containers and similar cardboard-type paper items usually used to transport supplies, equipment parts or other merchandise.
MIXED OFFICE AND COMPUTER PAPERAny and all types of "office-type" paper, including, but not limited to, computer paper, high-grade white paper, typing paper, copier paper, onionskin, tissue paper, notepad, envelopes, manila folders and colored paper, or any mix thereof.
NEWSPAPERAll paper marketed as newsprint or newspaper and containing at least 70% newsprint or newspaper (American Forest and Paper Association grades No. 6, No. 7 and No. 8 news).
OTHER PAPER/MAGAZINES/JUNK MAILAll paper which is not defined as corrugated, mixed office paper, computer paper or newspaper.
GLASS CONTAINERSAll glass containers used for packaging food or beverages.
ALUMINUM CANSFood and beverage containers made entirely of aluminum.
STEEL CANSRigid containers made exclusively or primarily of steel or tin-plated steel and steel and aluminum cans used to store food, beverages, and a variety of other household and consumer products.
PLASTIC CONTAINERSContainers including polyethylene terephthalate (PETE No. 1) soda bottles, high- density polyethylene and (HDPE No. 2) milk, water or detergent.
Additional designated recyclable materials for the generators
of commercial, industrial and institutional waste:
WHITE GOODS AND LIGHT IRONAll appliances such as washers, dryers, refrigerators, etc., as well as products made from sheet iron, such as shelving, file cabinets, metal desks, recycled or reconditioned steel drums and other nonstructural ferrous scrap.
ANTIFREEZEAll automotive engine coolant consisting of a mixture of ethylene glycol and water or propylene glycol and water.
BATTERIES, LEAD-ACIDBatteries from automobiles, trucks, other vehicles and machinery and equipment. This does not include consumer batteries.
USED MOTOR OILPetroleum-based or synthetic oil which, through use, storage or handling, has become unsuitable for its original purpose due to the presence of impurities or loss of original properties.
TIRESRubber-based scrap automotive, truck or specialty (e.g., forklift) tires. The tires must be recycled at a facility approved by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
Designated recyclable materials from generators of residential
waste that are collected by Hunterdon County:
ANTIFREEZEAll automotive engine coolant consisting of a mixture of ethylene glycol and water or propylene glycol and water.
BATTERIES, LEAD-ACIDBatteries from automobiles, trucks, other vehicles and machinery and equipment.
USED MOTOR OILPetroleum-based or synthetic oil which, through use, storage or handling, has become unsuitable for its original purpose due to the presence of impurities or loss of original properties.
MERCURY-CONTAINING DEVICESFluorescent and compact fluorescent tubes (CFTs), high-intensity discharge (HID) and neon lamps, electrical switches, thermostats and any batteries containing mercury.
PETROLEUM-CONTAINED SOILNonhazardous soils containing petroleum hydrocarbons resulting from spills, leaks or leaking underground storage tanks used for gasoline or any other commercial fuel and which are recycled in accordance with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:26A-1.1 et seq. Note: This material can be recycled at "Class B" facilities (for example, authorized asphalt manufacturers).
The person or persons appointed by the Mayor of the Township
of Franklin and with consent by the Township Committee and who shall
be authorized to, among other things, enforce the provisions of this
chapter and any rules and regulations which may be promulgated hereunder.
All solid waste generated at residential, commercial, and
institutional establishments within the boundaries of the Township
of Franklin.
Commercial, industrial and institutional establishments that
operate or conduct any business or operations which cannot be included
within the definitions of "residential dwelling" or "residential dwelling
complex."
Those materials which would otherwise become solid waste
and which may be collected, separated, or processed and returned to
the economic mainstream in the form of raw materials or products.
Any building or structure, or complex of buildings, in which
fewer than three dwelling units are owner-occupied or rented or leased,
or offered for rental or lease, for residential purposes (see N.J.S.A.
13:1E-99.13a).
Any building or structure, or complex of buildings, in which
three or more dwelling units are owner-occupied or rented or leased,
or offered for rental or lease, for residential purposes (see N.J.S.A.
13:1E-99.13a) and shall include hotels, motels, apartments or other
guest houses serving regular, transient or seasonal guests as those
terms are defined under Subsection (j) of Section 3 of the Hotel and
Multiple Dwelling Law, P.L. 1967, c. 76 (N.J.S.A. 55:13A-1 et seq.).
The process by which recyclable materials are separated at
the point of generation by the generator thereof from solid waste
for the purposes of recycling.
Recyclable materials which are separated at the point of
generation by the generator thereof from solid waste for the purposes
of recycling.
A.
In order to carry out the requirements of the New Jersey Mandatory
Source Separation and Recycling Act[1] ("Act") and the Hunterdon County District Solid Waste
Management Plan ("Plan"), the position of Franklin Township Recycling
Coordinator is hereby established, who shall be responsible for compliance
with said Act, Plan and applicable Township regulations.
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Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.11 et seq.
B.
The Franklin Township Recycling Coordinator will be appointed annually
by the Mayor and with consent by the Township Committee and will serve
a term of one year. The Mayor will annually affirm in writing the
name of the person holding the position of Township Recycling Coordinator.
C.
The Franklin Township Recycling Coordinator will report to the Township
Committee and Township Clerk at least once annually on the status
of the municipal recycling program and shall from time to time advise
and make recommendations as to how the requirements set forth in this
chapter may be effectuated.
D.
The Franklin Township Recycling Coordinator will attend all meetings
that the Township Committee deems to be important. This includes meetings
that may be conducted by the state, the county or other appropriate
organizations.
E.
The Franklin Township Recycling Coordinator shall promote the municipal
recycling program by educating citizens, businesses, institutions,
and organizations of the need to participate in the municipal recycling
program and shall explain to citizens, businesses, institutions and
organizations the provisions of this chapter and assist in the enforcement
thereof.
A.
It shall be mandatory for all persons who are owners, tenants, or
occupants of residential and nonresidential premises, which shall
include but not be limited to retail and other commercial locations,
as well as government, schools and other institutional locations within
the Township of Franklin, to separate designated recyclable materials
from all solid waste. Designated recyclable materials shall be deposited
separate and apart from other solid waste generated by the owners
or occupants of such premises and shall be placed separately at the
curb for third-party commercial pickup in a manner and on such days
and times as may be hereinafter established by regulations adopted
by the Township of Franklin.
B.
Unless the municipality provides otherwise for the collection of
designated recyclable materials, every owner and/or occupant of residential
or nonresidential premises must contract for the removal and disposition
of recyclable materials as set forth in this chapter with a licensed
private contractor. Residential recycling contracts must comply with
the provisions of this chapter and must further provide for not less
than monthly pickup.
C.
In the event that a municipal, county or state facility accepts mandatory
recyclable material as set forth in this chapter, then the residential
and/or nonresidential owner or occupant may utilize such facility,
to the extent permitted by the owner or operator of such facility.
A.
The occupant(s) and owner(s) of any residential property shall be
responsible for compliance with this chapter. For multifamily units,
the management or owner is responsible for setting up and maintaining
a recycling system, including collection of recyclable materials,
in accordance with guidelines or regulations established by the appropriate
municipal office. Violations and penalty notices will be directed
to the occupant. In instances where the violator is not easily identifiable,
violations and penalty notices will be directed to the owner/management.
The owner/management shall issue notification and collection rules
to occupants when they arrive and at least twice annually during their
occupancy.
B.
Failure of occupant(s) and/or owner(s) of any residential property
to abide by the rules and regulations of this section may be fined
not less than $50 nor more than $250 for each violation of noncompliance.
Prior to taking enforcement action pursuant to this section, the Recycling
Coordinator or other enforcement officer shall issue one warning to
any occupant which is in violation of this section, which warning
shall include educational information regarding proper procedures
for recycling.
A.
The occupant(s) and owner(s) of any residential property shall be
responsible for compliance with this chapter. Unless the municipality
provides for the collection of designated recyclable materials, the
owner of each residential complex is responsible for providing a recycling
depot for the entire complex. The depot shall be equipped with owner-
or contractor-supplied receptacles for each category of designated
recyclable material.
B.
An occupant within a residential complex who fails to comply with
the requirements of this chapter may be fined not less than $50 nor
more than $250 for each violation of noncompliance.
C.
The owner/management shall issue notification and collection rules
to new tenants when they arrive and at least twice annually during
their occupancy.
D.
Unless the municipality provides for the collection of designated
recyclable materials, the owner of each residential complex shall
report to the Municipal Recycling Coordinator, by February 15 of each
year, the recycling activity of the prior year. The report shall include
the amount of recycled material by material type and the vendor or
vendors providing recycling service. The information must be supplied
to the Municipal Recycling Coordinator and directed to the attention
of the Municipal Recycling Coordinator by name and address. The county
must also be copied on this information.
E.
An owner (or his/her agent) who fails to abide by the rules and regulations
of this section may be fined up to $250 for each violation of noncompliance.
Prior to taking enforcement action pursuant to this section, the Municipal
Recycling Coordinator or other enforcement officer shall issue one
warning to the owner who is in violation of this section. The warning
shall include educational information regarding proper procedures
for recycling, including instruction as to how the owner can reasonably
provide adequate recycling facilities to ensure compliance with this
chapter.
A.
Commercial, industrial and institutional establishments are defined
as all entities which operate or conduct any business whatsoever but
are not defined as a residential dwelling, multifamily residential
property or residential complex.
B.
All commercial and institutional generators of solid waste shall
be required to comply with the provisions of this chapter.
C.
Unless the property owner provides for the collection of designated
recyclable materials, arrangement for collection of designated recyclables
shall be the responsibility of the commercial, institutional or industrial
occupant(s) or tenant(s). All commercial, institutional or industrial
property owners which provide outdoor litter receptacles and trash
disposal shall also provide receptacles for designated recyclable
materials, for those materials commonly deposited, in the location
of the litter receptacle, and shall provide for separate recycling
service for their contents.
D.
Unless the property owner or municipality provides for the collection
of designated recyclable materials, every occupant of a commercial,
industrial or institutional facility or their designee (including
solid waste and recycling transporters) shall cooperate in communicating
recycling activity. Such communication shall include reporting to
the Franklin Township Recycling Coordinator, by February 15 of each
year, the occupants' recycling activity of the prior year. The
report shall include the amount of recycled material by material type
and the vendor or vendors providing recycling service. The information
must be supplied to the Franklin Township Recycling Coordinator and
directed to the attention of the Franklin Township Recycling Coordinator
by name and address. The county must also be copied on this information.
E.
If the property owner provides recycling collection services for
the occupants of the property, the owner or his or her designee (including
solid waste and recycling transporters) shall cooperate in communicating
recycling activity. Such communication shall include reporting to
the Municipal Recycling Coordinator, by February 15 of each year,
the recycling activity on the property in the prior year. The report
shall include the amount of recycled material by material type and
the vendor or vendors providing recycling service. The information
must be supplied to the Franklin Township Recycling Coordinator and
directed to the attention of the Franklin Township Recycling Coordinator
by name and address. The county must also be copied on this information.
F.
All food service establishments, as defined in the Health Code, shall,
in addition to compliance with all other recycling requirements, be
required to recycle grease and/or cooking oil created in the processing
of food or food products and maintain such records as may be prescribed
for inspection by any Code Enforcement Officer.
G.
A commercial, industrial or institutional occupant or owner who fails
to abide by the rules and regulations of this section may be fined
not less than $50 nor more than $250 for each violation of noncompliance.
Prior to taking enforcement action pursuant to this section, the Municipal
Recycling Coordinator or other enforcement officer shall issue one
warning to any commercial, industrial or institutional establishment
which is in violation of each section, which warning shall include
education information regarding proper procedures for recycling.
A.
Any application to the Land Use Board of the Township of Franklin,
for subdivision or site plan approval for the construction of multifamily
dwellings of three or more units, single-family developments of 10
or more units or any commercial, institutional, or industrial development
for the utilization of 1,000 square feet or more of land must include
a source separation and recycling plan. This plan must contain, at
a minimum, the following:
(1)
A detailed analysis of the expected composition and amounts of solid
waste and recyclables generated at the proposed development; and
(2)
Locations documented on the application's site plan that provide
for convenient recycling opportunities for all owners, tenants, and
occupants. The recycling area shall be of sufficient size, convenient
location and contain other attributes (signage, lighting, fencing,
etc.) as may be determined by the Franklin Township Recycling Coordinator.
B.
Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the Township
of Franklin, the owner of any new multifamily housing or commercial,
institutional, or industrial development must supply a copy of a duly
executed contract with a hauling company for the purposes of collection
and recycling of source-separated recyclable materials, in those instances
where the municipality does not otherwise provide this service.
C.
Provision shall be made for the indoor or enclosed outdoor storage
and pickup of solid waste, to be approved by the Township Engineer
and Township Planner.
A.
It shall be unlawful for solid waste collectors to collect solid
waste that is mixed with or contains visible signs of designated recyclable
materials. It is also unlawful for solid waste collectors to remove
for disposal those bags or containers of solid waste which visibly
display a warning notice sticker or some other device indicating that
the load of solid waste contains designated recyclable materials.
B.
It shall be the responsibility of the resident or occupant to properly
segregate the uncollected solid waste for proper disposal or recycling.
Allowing such unseparated solid waste and recyclables to accumulate
will be considered a violation of this chapter and the Health Code.
C.
Once placed in the location for collection, no person, other than
those authorized by the Township, shall tamper with, collect, remove,
or otherwise handle solid waste or designated recyclable materials.
D.
A solid waste collector who fails to abide by the rules and regulations
of this section may be fined not less than $50 nor more than $250.
Prior to taking enforcement action pursuant to this section, the Municipal
Recycling Coordinator or other enforcement officer shall issue one
warning to any commercial, industrial or institutional establishment
which is in violation of this section, which warning shall include
educational information regarding proper procedures for recycling.
A.
A minimum of once a year or when necessary to reflect program or
regulatory modifications, solid waste transporters shall notify all
customers:
(1)
What materials are designated to be source separated from solid waste
and must be recycled in Hunterdon County and that these items are
prohibited in solid waste.
(2)
That discovery of designated recyclable items in solid waste may
result in the waste not being collected and that the generator is
in violation of these Franklin Township ordinances and subject to
a monetary fine.
(3)
That solid waste transporters are prohibited by law to collect solid
waste containing mandated recyclable materials.
(4)
That documentation of proof of solid waste and recycling collection
service must be maintained and that this documentation must be made
available to the property owner, Township or county upon request.
B.
No later than February 15 of each year, all solid waste companies
will provide a detailed report of all recycling activities to all
commercial and institutional solid waste customers. The report will
include a breakdown of the materials collected for recycling, the
total weight of each material collected for recycling and the recycling
market for each of the materials collected. The information must be
supplied to the Franklin Township Recycling Coordinator and directed
to the attention of the Municipal Recycling Coordinator by name and
address. The county must also be copied on this information.
C.
No later than February 15 of each year, all solid waste transporters
will provide each municipality and the county with a summarization
of recycling activity in the Township, including totals of all residential,
commercial and institutional recycling. The report will include a
breakdown of the materials collected for recycling, the total weight
of each material collected for recycling and the recycling market
for each of the materials collected. The information must be supplied
to the Franklin Township Recycling Coordinator and directed to the
attention of the Franklin Township Recycling Coordinator by name and
address. The county must also be copied on this information.
D.
Failure of the solid waste transporter to comply with the provisions
of the Solid Waste Management Plan, as amended, and this chapter shall
constitute a violation and subject the solid waste transporters to
those penalties as may be prescribed by Franklin Township by rules
and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
Unless the solid waste and recycling collection services have
been otherwise provided for by Franklin Township, pursuant to N.J.S.A.
40:66-5.1, all residential, commercial, industrial and institutional
generators of solid waste must, upon request by the Franklin Township
Municipal Recycling Coordinator, supply proof that solid waste and
recycling collection services have been contracted by the generator.
The information requested for proof of service may include provision
of weight receipts or billing statements. The procedure by which the
Township may request receipts or other documentation must be detailed
in a process approved by the Township Committee.
The Municipal Recycling Coordinator and/or the Recycling Enforcement
Specialist of Hunterdon County or a designated officer of the Township
of Franklin are hereby individually and severally empowered to enforce
the provision of this chapter. An inspection may consist of sorting
through the containers and opening of solid waste bags to detect,
by sound or sight, the presence of any recyclable material. Each day
for which a violation of this chapter occurs shall be considered a
separate offense. Fines levied and collected pursuant to the provisions
of this chapter shall be immediately deposited into the Municipal
Recycling Trust Fund (or equivalent). Monies in the Municipal Recycling
Trust Fund shall be used solely for the expenses of the municipal
recycling program.
