As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
COLLECTION DATES
Those dates set by the Director of the Department of Public
Works, or designee, for collection of leaves.
LEAVES
Any flattened plant structures which were attached to a stem
and functioned as a principal organ of photosynthesis. "Leaves" shall
not include any grass clippings, shrubbery, branches or root material.
Leaves accumulated by residents of the City of Perth Amboy shall
be collected on a schedule to be established by the Director of the
Department of Public Works. Such schedule may be altered or amended
from time to time to conform to legal holidays and emergencies, or
as deemed necessary by the Director.
The Director of Public Works, or designee, may refuse to collect
any leaves which fail to meet the regulations set forth herein. In
such event, the person placing the refuse for collection shall be
compelled to dispose of the same at their own cost and expense within
twenty-four (24) hours of such refusal by the Director or designee.