As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
COMMINGLED
A combining of nonputrescible source-separated recyclable
materials for the purpose of recycling.
DESIGNATED RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
Those materials designated within the Gloucester County District
Solid Waste Management Plan to be source separated for the purpose
of recycling. These materials include: cardboard, newspaper, paper,
steel and aluminum, bi-metal cans, glass food or beverage bottles,
#1 and #2 plastic containers, used motor oil, leaves, branches, yard
waste, concrete, asphalt, tires, appliances.
ELECTRONIC WASTE
A computer central processing unit and associated hardware
including keyboards, modems, printers scanners and fax machines; a
cathode ray tube, a cathode ray tube device, a flat panel display
or similar video display device with a screen that is greater than
four inches measured diagonally and that contains one or more circuit
boards, including a television, and cell phones.
MULTIFAMILY DWELLING
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 NJSA
13:1E-99.13a.).
MUNICIPAL RECYCLING COORDINATOR
The person or persons appointed by the municipal governing
body and who shall be authorized to, among other things, enforce the
provisions of this ordinance, and any rules and regulations which
may be promulgated hereunder.
MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE (MSW) STREAM
All solid waste generated at residential, commercial, and
institutional establishments within the boundaries of the Borough
of Wenonah.
RECYCLABLE MATERIAL
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.
SINGLE-STREAM
Combination of mixed papers and commingled containers.
SOURCE SEPARATION
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.
The collection of recyclable material shall be in the manner
prescribed as follows:
A. All containers and brown paper bags containing recyclable materials
shall be placed, prior to collection, between the curb and the sidewalk,
or in the absence of curb and sidewalk, as near to the street as not
to constitute a danger, where such receptacles shall be readily accessible
to the collector without providing obstruction to pedestrians. The
owner or occupant of the premises shall keep all receptacles clean
and in safe handling condition. Receptacles or other items to be disposed
of shall be placed as noted above anytime after 6:00 p.m. of the day
immediately preceding the day of collection, but no later than 6:00
a.m. of the day of collection. After collection, any containers shall
be removed from the curbside by no later than 7:00 p.m. of the day
of collection.
B. All receptacles or dumpsters shall be clean and in a safe manner.
The owner of any property shall be responsible for compliance
with this ordinance. For multifamily units, the management or owner
is responsible for setting up and maintaining the 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 owner or management, in
those instances where the violator is not easily identifiable. The
management shall issue notification and collection rules to new tenants
when they arrive and every six months during their occupancy.
The Code Enforcement Official, the Department of Health, the
Recycling Coordinator, the Property Maintenance Official, the Housing
Officer, and the Gloucester County Department of Health are hereby
individually and severally empowered to enforce the provisions of
this ordinance. An inspection may consist of sorting through containers
and opening of solid waste bags to detect, by sound or sight, the
presence of any recyclable material.
Any person, corporation, occupant, or entity that violates or
fails to comply with any provision of this ordinance or any of the
rules and regulations promulgated hereunder shall, upon conviction
thereof, be punishable by a fine not less than two $250, nor more
than $1,000. Each day for which a violation of this ordinance occurs
shall be considered a separate offence. (N.J.S.A. 40:49-5).
Fines levied and collected pursuant to the provisions of this
ordinance shall be immediately deposited into the Municipal Recycling
Trust Fund (or equivalent). Monies in the Municipal Recycling Trust
Fund shall be used for the expenses of the municipal recycling program.