[Adopted 1-15-1982 by Ord. No. 82-14-827[1]]
[Amended 10-1-1997 by Ord. No. 97-21-1178]
A.
No container, dumpster, receptable
or other object for the collection of rubbish or debris shall be placed
upon any property without a permit issued by the Building Department;
[Amended 4-1-2020 by Ord. No. 20-04-1554]
B.
Trash receptacles are to be placed at the curb for
pickup no earlier than the night before pickup. They are then to be
removed from the curb and stored in a suitable place near the house
by the following evening. Failure to do so may result in the issuance
of a summons and a fine not to exceed $500.
A.
Any person desiring a permit under
this article shall submit a written application to the Building Department,
specifying the exact proposed location of their dumpster, container,
or other receptacle, the size and capacity thereof, the name of the
owner of the adjacent property, the length of time that the dumpster
will be used, and such other information as may be required by the
Building Department.
[Amended 4-1-2020 by Ord. No. 20-04-1554]
B.
All such containers shall bear an identification number
assigned by the state, and the name, address and telephone number
of the person responsible therefor.
C.
All such dumpsters, containers or other receptacles
which remain on the public street or sidewalks during the hours between
sunset of one day and sunrise of the next day shall be equipped with
suitable reflectors or other warning devices as may be required by
the Superintendent of Public Works. Such reflectors shall be capable
of reflecting motor vehicle headlights at a distance of 500 feet.
[Amended 4-1-2020 by Ord.
No. 20-04-1554]
The application for a permit shall be accompanied by a fee of
$25. In addition, the Building Department may, in its discretion,
require an indemnity deposit not to exceed $500, to reimburse the
Borough if the property owner refuses to abate any violation of this
article.
[Amended 4-1-2020 by Ord.
No. 20-04-1554]
A.
The Building Department may, in its discretion, refuse to issue a
permit if deems same to constitute a danger to public safety or an
unwarranted interference with the efficient movement of traffic.
B.
The Building Department may revoke a permit for the same reasons noted in Subsection A above, and, if the dumpster or other receptacle is not removed within 24 hours after notification, the Borough may arrange to have same removed and stored at the property owner's expense.
C.
If the Building Department shall at any time determine that an emergency
situation exists with regard to the dumpster or other receptable,
the Department may cause the removal of the dumpster(s) without notice,
at the owner's expense.
D.
This section is public notice that upon petitioning the Borough for
a dumpster permit, the property owner does hereby authorize the Borough
to lien its property to recoup all reasonable expenses if the Borough
must remove the dumpster as a result of the licensee's breach
of this article.
[Amended 4-1-2020 by Ord.
No. 20-04-1554]
The provisions of this article are not intended to apply to
containers or receptacles used for normal weekly garbage collection.
[Amended 4-1-2020 by Ord.
No. 20-04-1554]
Any reference herein to the Building Department shall be interpreted
to mean the Building Department of the Borough of Cresskill.
[Added 4-1-2020 by Ord.
No. 20-04-1554]
A.
Single-family residential zones. No dumpster shall be located within
10 feet of an adjacent property, unless the occupant of the adjacent
property agrees to such and signs the authorization form which shall
be submitted with the permit application for the dumpster. No dumpster
shall be placed so that it blocks any public sidewalk or street.
B.
Multifamily, commercial and industrial zones. No dumpster shall be
located within 10 feet of an adjacent residential property unless
the occupant of the adjacent property agrees to such and signs the
authorization form which shall be submitted with the permit application
for the dumpster. No dumpster shall be located anywhere in the Borough
unless a permit is obtained from the Borough's Building Department.
C.
If permitted by ordinance and the dumpster is placed on the public
street or alley, the dumpster shall be directly in front of or on
the side of the property address utilizing the dumpster. Additionally,
a dumpster placed in the street shall:
(1)
Not be more than 18 inches from the curb;
(2)
Not obstruct driveways of adjacent properties and not obstruct
vehicle or pedestrian traffic;
(3)
Be protected at both ends by a barricade, which, after sunset,
shall have a flashing yellow light attached to it; and
(4)
All such dumpsters, containers or other receptacles which remain
on the public street or sidewalks during the hours between sunset
of one day and sunrise of the next day shall be equipped with suitable
reflectors or other warning devices as may be required by the Building
Department. Such reflectors shall be capable of reflecting motor vehicle
headlights at a distance of 500 feet.
D.
A dumpster shall not be placed on a public street if on-street parking
is not permitted on that street.
E.
Time limitations.
(1)
Single-family residential zones. A construction dumpster and
any replacement dumpster not in a public street may be placed for
a thirty-day period, once every six months. A construction dumpster
and any replacement dumpster placed upon a public street may be placed
for a period not exceeding 14 consecutive or concurrent days in any
six-month period.
(2)
Multifamily and commercial. A construction dumpster and any
replacement dumpster not in a public street may remain on the site
as long as required, but shall not exceed a total of six months. A
construction dumpster or any replacement dumpster placed upon a public
street may be placed for a period not exceeding 14 consecutive or
concurrent days in any six-month period.
(3)
Industrial. A dumpster or any replacement dumpster may remain
on the site as long as needed, but not to exceed a total of 18 months.
F.
Sanitation. The following requirements shall be maintained while
the dumpster is on or at the site:
(1)
The area around the dumpster shall be kept free of debris and
litter;
(2)
Any dumpster into which animal or vegetable waste or food material
has been dumped or deposited shall be removed or emptied within 24
hours;
(3)
Any dumpster producing or causing noxious, foul or offensive
odors shall be immediately removed or cleaned to eliminate the odor;
(4)
A full dumpster shall be removed from the site and emptied within
two days.
G.
Usage. A dumpster shall only be used to contain and remove debris
and material generated at the location where the dumpster is placed.
H.
Identification. The name and telephone number of the owner of the
dumpster and/or the company that is responsible for the dumpster shall
be displayed in a weatherproof manner on the dumpster.
I.
Permit required. A permit shall be required for a dumpster. The permit
shall be issued on a plastic placard which must be adhered to the
dumpster.
J.
Abatement. Any dumpster not in compliance with this article is hereby
declared to be a public nuisance and may be abated by the Borough
at the owner's or responsible person's expense. Abatement,
at the Borough's option, may include, but is not limited to,
the removal and/or the emptying of the dumpster.
K.
Enforcement of this article shall be undertaken by the Building Department
and/or Police Department.
L.
Violations; penalties.
(1)
Violation of any provision of this article shall be punishable
by a fine in an amount of not more than $500 (each daily infraction
after the issuance of a summons shall be deemed a separate offense),
or imprisonment for a term of not more than 30 days, or both.
(2)
In addition, a person found guilty of a violation of this article
shall be ordered to abate the problem and pay the cost incurred by
the Borough if the Borough abated the problem.
