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a.
The Borough regulates the collection, storage and disposal of certain types of recyclable materials, bulk waste, hazardous waste, yard waste and refuse containers and dumpsters under various Sections of Chapter 14 of this Code, entitled "Streets, Sidewalks and Sanitation". In the event of an inconsistency, applicable provisions of Chapter 14 shall govern and supersede applicable provisions of Article 8 for the types of waste which are described in Chapter 14 of the Borough Code.
b.
Other governmental agencies, including the Federal Environmental Protection Agency, the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and the County of Somerset Division of Solid Waste Management regulate garbage, recyclables, hazardous materials and other types of waste. All such waste shall be disposed of in accordance with all applicable laws, ordinances, resolutions, rules, and regulations, including Article 8 of Chapter 26 and Chapter 14 of this Code.
d.
NON-RESIDENTIAL
PROOF OF COLLECTION SERVICE
REGULAR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE
RESIDENTIAL
RESPONSIBLE SOLID WASTE GENERATOR
SOLID WASTE
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
SOLID WASTE CONTAINER
Definitions.
The following terms are incorporated in their entirety from N.J.S.A. 40:66-1.1. Any amendment of or addition to the statutory provisions shall be incorporated herein as if set forth at length herein. The following terms to be used in Chapter 26, Article 8 are defined as follows:
Shall include every other type of structure except a residential
structure, including retail, commercial, business, institutional and
industrial structures of every type.
Means a written record, log, bill or document evidencing
receipt of service for the collection of solid waste for the preceding
month from a duly licensed person or entity lawfully engaging in private
solid waste collection services within the Borough.
Means the scheduled pick-up and removal of solid waste from
residential, commercial or institutional premises located within the
boundaries of the Borough on a daily or twice weekly basis.
Shall include single and multi-family houses and multiple
dwelling units within one or more structures.
Means any property owner, tenant or occupant of any single-family
residential dwelling or multiple dwelling, or the owner of any commercial
or institutional building or structure located within the boundaries
of the Borough, who generates solid waste at those premises.
Means garbage, refuse, and other discarded materials resulting
from industrial, commercial and agricultural operations, and from
domestic and community activities, and shall include all other waste
materials including liquids.
Means the activity related to pick-up and transportation
of solid waste from its source or location to a solid waste facility
or other destination.
Means a receptacle, container or bag suitable for the depositing of solid waste, as further defined in Chapter 26, Article 8 of the Borough Health Code
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The storage, collection and/or disposal of solid waste in violation
of any provision of this Article is hereby declared to be a nuisance
and detrimental to public health.
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No responsible solid waste generator shall allow any solid waste
to collect and/or remain upon said lot or premises beyond the normal
collection day; provided, however, that this provision shall not be
construed as interfering with construction activities under a duly
issued building permit during the course of construction and within
a reasonable time thereafter, or with neatly piled wood for household
use.
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Every responsible solid waste generator located within the boundaries
of the Borough shall, if he or she has not already done so, enter
into and maintain in effect a contract for regular solid waste collection
service with any duly licensed person or entity providing private
solid waste collection service within the Borough. The Borough Health
Officer, by regular mail, may at any time request proof of collection
service from any responsible solid waste generator in the Borough.
Failure to provide proof of service within 10 calendar days of receipt
of such written request shall be a violation by the responsible solid
waste generator of this Article.
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a.
The keeping, storing and/or placing of solid waste containers must
be accomplished in such a manner as to prevent creation of a nuisance
or menace to public health. Throughout the entirety of the Borough,
no solid waste container may be kept, stored or placed in the front
yard of any premises at any time. Solid waste containers shall not
be kept, stored or placed upon the street, sidewalk, or other public
place nor at the front of the building nor in the front yard. All
solid waste containers must be kept and stored in the rear yard of
the property, behind and to the rear of the rear side of the main
structure at the premises.
b.
On collection days, the solid waste container(s) may be temporarily
moved to the side yard for collection by the solid waste collector,
no further than the front of the main structure at the premises. All
solid waste containers shall be moved to the rear yard promptly after
each collection.
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The responsible solid waste generator at a residential premises shall
be required to have the solid waste removed from such premises at
least two (2x) times per week during the period when the premises
are occupied and used. This requirement for twice (2x) weekly pick-up
shall not apply during any two calendar day period prior to predicted
severe weather such as a snowstorm or hurricane and shall also not
apply for a period of four calendar days after such severe weather
events occur. These restrictions shall also not apply during periods
of labor disputes or strikes involving applicable solid waste collectors.
b.
Collection of solid waste at residential premises shall only be made
during the hours from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. prevailing time, Monday
through Saturday.
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The responsible solid waste generator at any non-residential premises
shall be required to have the solid waste removed from such premises
daily from Monday through Saturday during the hours set forth in paragraphs
b and c below, unless sufficient and suitable facilities are provided
and used for storage of the solid waste until its removal from the
premises. This requirement for daily pick-up shall not apply during
any two calendar day period prior to predicted severe weather such
as a snowstorm or hurricane and shall also not apply for a period
of four calendar days after such severe weather events occur. These
restrictions shall also not apply during periods of labor disputes
or strikes involving applicable solid waste collectors.
b.
Collection of solid waste at non-residential premises located on
Somerset Street between Craig Place and Jackson Avenue that is/are
adjacent to residential premises shall be made only during the hours
of 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. prevailing time, Monday through Saturday.
c.
Collection of solid waste at all other non-residential premises shall
be made only during the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. prevailing
time, Monday through Saturday.
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The responsible solid waste generator where solid waste accumulates
shall provide and keep on such premises sufficient and suitable solid
waste containers with tight-fitting covers, for receiving and holding
of solid wastes.
1.
Sufficient is defined, for the purpose of this Article, to be at
least one solid waste container for each family unit or other occupant
of premises and at least two solid waste containers for each restaurant,
market, store or similar establishment where solid waste shall accumulate.
2.
Suitable is defined, for the purpose of this Article, to be a watertight,
metal or plastic container with tight-fitting cover, so constructed
as to prevent spilling or leakage of its contents.
b.
Each solid waste container for use at a single residence shall have
a capacity of not more than 30 gallons and be equipped with a pull
handle or handles.
c.
Solid waste containers for use by multiple-dwelling units or commercial
or industrial premises may have a greater capacity than 30 gallons,
provided they are watertight, constructed of metal or plastic and
equipped for handling by motorized equipment. Such entities shall
cause all solid waste containers to be cleaned and sanitized as needed
after emptying. It shall be the responsibility of the owner of the
multiple family dwelling to provide to its occupants with a sufficient
number of solid waste containers for the deposit of non-recyclable
waste materials to be disposed of as solid waste.
d.
Solid waste containers that are badly broken or otherwise fail to
meet the requirements of this Article may be collected and disposed
of as such by the person or entity responsible for the collection
of the solid waste.
e.
Solid waste that is of such a nature that it cannot be deposited
in a solid waste container shall be securely and properly tied into
bundles or packages to prevent spilling or scattering. The bundles
of packages shall be of a size to permit ease of handling by one person.
Solid waste prepared for collection should be packaged or otherwise
assembled in quantities weighing not more than 50 pounds.
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Licensing of solid waste collectors. The business of solid waste
collection shall not be conducted in any manner on any public or private
place, street or other premises within the Borough of North Plainfield
without a license therefor having been issued by the NJDEP and any
other licensing agency having jurisdiction over solid waste collectors.
b.
All solid waste collectors shall be required to comply with the Borough
Code and the Health Code and with all other applicable laws, rules
and regulations governing the collection and hauling of solid waste.
All vehicles used for the collection or disposal of solid waste shall
be equipped, maintained and operated as required under Federal and
State laws, rules and regulations.
c.
Rates shall be based upon all year or annual service and not on individual
pickups. Rates shall apply to collections to be made at ground level
from the rear or side of the main structure at the premises as required
herein.
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Any person who violates any provision of, or order promulgated
under, this Article herein shall, upon conviction thereof, be liable
to a penalty of not less than $100 for each violation. Each day a
particular violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense.
