[Ord. No. 2009-04 § 1]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
COMMINGLED
Shall mean a combining of nonputrescible source-separated
recyclable materials for the purpose of recycling.
DESIGNATED RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
Shall mean those materials designated and defined within
the Sussex County District Solid Waste Management Plan to be source
separated for the purpose of recycling. These materials include:
a.
For Residential Generators.
2.
Computer printout/white ledger paper.
11.
Stumps, logs and tree parts.
12.
Textiles; tires; used motor oil.
b.
For Nonresidential Generators, Commercial and Institutional
Sectors:
1.
All designated recyclable materials identified for residential
generators.
3.
Concrete, asphalt and masonry/paving material.
4.
Consumer batteries (Does not include lead-acid batteries from
vehicles).
7.
Mercury containing devices.
9.
Used consumer electronics.
10.
White goods and light iron.
12.
Nonferrous and aluminum scrap.
MULTIFAMILY DWELLING
Shall mean 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
and shall include hotels, motels or other guest houses serving transient
or seasonal guests.
MUNICIPAL RECYCLING COORDINATOR
Shall mean the person or persons appointed by the municipal
governing body and who shall be authorized to enforce the provisions
of this chapter.
RECYCLABLE MATERIAL
Shall mean 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.
SOLID WASTE
Shall mean all solid waste generated at residential, commercial
and institutional establishments within Wantage Township.
[Ord. No. 2009-04 § 3]
All recyclable materials shall be placed prior to collection
as near to the street without providing obstruction to traffic or
pedestrians.
[Ord. No. 2009-04 § 4]
The owner of any property shall be responsible for compliance
with this chapter. For multifamily units, the management or owner
is responsible for setting up and maintaining the recycling system
in accordance with guidelines or regulations established by the Township
of Wantage. Violations and penalty notices will be directed to the
owner or management. The owner or management shall issue recyclable
collection rules to new tenants.
[Ord. No. 2009-04 § 7]
The Recycling Coordinator or his authorized agent is hereby
authorized and directed to enforce this chapter.
Any person, corporation, occupant or entity that violates or
fails to comply with any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction,
be punishable by a fine not less than $250, nor more than $1,000.
Each day for which a violation of this ordinance occurs shall be considered
a separate offense.