There is hereby established a program for mandatory source separation
and collection of recyclable materials, specifically newspapers, magazines,
paper, glass, aluminum, tires, plastics and vegetative waste, from
the residences of the Township of Wayne at the curb or curbline for
recycling purposes.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ALUMINUM CAN
Includes all disposal containers fabricated solely of aluminum
and commonly used for soda, beer or other beverages, which usually
have a capacity of between 7 and 16 ounces.
COMMINGLED RECYCLING
Includes glass, bottles and jars, food, beverage and pet
cans, all plastic bottles, plastic containers, polystyrene containers
and packaging peanuts, shrink wrap, solid plastic outdoor furniture
and plastic toys.
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COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENTS
All public or private business establishments, including
but not limited to manufacturing, processing, retailing and/or service
establishments of whatever kind or nature, food establishments in
business for the purpose of consumption (on- or off-premises), as
well as food distribution and/or processing; and professional and/or
nonprofit or business entities.
CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS
Recyclable components resulting from the construction and/or
demolition of a building, structure or land surface. These recyclable
components include asphalt, asphalt-based roofing, blocks, bricks,
cement, concrete, corrugated boxes, window glass, scrap metals, contaminated
and uncontaminated soil, tree stumps, logs, branches and any other
recyclable components.
DESIGNATED RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
All materials designated by the municipality to be source
separated from the solid waste stream for the purpose of recycling.
ENFORCEMENT AGENT
The Director of Public Works or any person he/she so designates.
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FOOD WASTE
Includes waste from edible material resulting from the handling,
preparation, processing, cooking or consumption of food.
GLASS
Includes all products made from silica or sand, soda ash
and limestone, the product being transparent or translucent and being
used for packaging of various matter, and any and all other materials
commonly known as "glass," excluding, however, blue and flat glass
commonly known as "window glass."
INSTITUTIONAL
Includes nursing homes, health-care facilities, hospitals,
schools, churches and any other nonprofit organizations.
MIXED PAPER
Includes newspapers, books, junk mail, magazines, periodicals,
scrap paper and corrugated boxes.
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OIL
Includes all used motor vehicle oil.
PERSON
Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation,
company or organization of any kind.
PLASTICS
Includes all products made from HDPE, PET or PVC, commonly
used for but not limited to such products as soda bottles, milk and
water containers, health and beauty products, antifreeze containers,
laundry detergent containers, single-service utensils, excluding expanded
Styrofoam.
RECYCLING
Includes the process by which designated materials, which
would otherwise become solid waste, are separated, collected, processed
and returned to the economic mainstream in the form of raw materials
or products.
SOLID WASTE
Includes all garbage and rubbish normally collected by curbside
pickups from residents of the Township of Wayne by regular collection.
TIRES
Includes all residential and commercial automobile tires.
VEGETATIVE WASTE
Includes all grass clippings, leaves, twigs, garden refuse
and shrub trimmings.
WHITE GOODS
Includes all discarded products made of steel, iron, tin
and other like household materials, excluding food and/or beverage
packaging. This includes household appliances like refrigerators,
washers, dryers, stoves, dehumidifiers and similar metal appliances.
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Said recyclable materials shall be separated and prepared for
pickup in the following manner:
A. Commingled recyclables shall be placed in a reusable metal or plastic
container, supplied by the owner or occupant for pick-up by the Township.
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B. Mixed paper shall be securely tied in bundles with twine, rope, cord
or brown bagged to facilitate handling and ensure that it will not
be windblown or distributed onto public thoroughfares. Bundles should
not exceed a weight of 30 pounds each or a height of more than 12
inches each.
C. Vegetative waste shall be placed in double-ply paper bags, securely
tied or fastened at the top or in reusable metal or plastic containers
with a maximum capacity of 32 gallons and a secure fitting top. The
use of plastic bags in the recycling of vegetative waste is prohibited.
Vegetative waste shall be placed at the curbline by 7:00 a.m. on the
designated collection days between April 1 and December 31, unless
the vegetative waste is composted or mulched by the owner or occupant.
It shall be unlawful to place loose vegetative wastes in or on the
curb or street.
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D. White goods. Persons shall call the Department of Public Works for
a scheduled pick-up of all white goods.
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E. Oil, in accordance with New Jersey State regulation N.J.A.C. 14A:3-11,
shall be taken to any licensed private inspection center, oil retailer
or retail service station with used-oil collection tank(s) on the
premises, up to 5 gallons of used oil per day from any person.
F. Tires shall be placed at the curb for collection only after arrangements
have been made with the Department of Public Works. Rims do not need
to be removed from the tires.
G. Automotive batteries are the responsibility of each party. Disposal
may be arranged through the county or certain auto supply dealers.
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At the option and expense of persons required to separate said
recyclable materials from other solid waste, recyclable materials
may be disposed of by any other lawful means, including but not limited
to contributions of this material to charitable recycling drives;
provided, however, that in no event shall the same be disposed of
as part of solid waste.
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It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to
leave outside of any building or dwelling in a place accessible to
children any abandoned, unattended or discarded icebox, refrigerator
or any other container of any kind which has an airtight snap-lock,
or other device thereon without first removing the said snap-lock
or doors from said icebox, refrigerator or container. When set at
the curb for white goods pickup refrigerators must have doors removed.
Every commercial, industrial and institutional establishment
is required to submit a recycling plan to coordinate designating the
materials to be recycled, as well as how they intend to dispose of
said recycled materials, and shall recycle, at its own expense, the
following designated materials:
A. Commercial:
(1) Restaurants and taverns.
(a)
Glass food and beverage containers.
(b)
Aluminum beverage containers.
(2) All other businesses.
(b)
High-grade paper or office paper.
B. Institutional:
(2) High-grade paper or office paper.
(3) Glass food and beverage containers.
(4) Aluminum beverage containers.