Editor's Note: Prior ordinances codified herein include
portions of Ordinance No. 91-18.
[Ord. #93-02; Ord. #26-02; Ord. #30-03]
This chapter shall be known as the Solid Waste and Recycling
Code of the Township of Scotch Plains.
[Ord. #26-02; Ord. #30-03]
A code regulating and controlling the disposal of garbage and
litter, source separation, disposition and tonnage reporting of recyclables.
[Ord. #93-02; Ord. #26-02; Ord. #30-03]
The code established and adopted by this section is described
and commonly known as the "Solid Waste and Recycling Code."
[Ord. #93-02; Ord. #26-02; Ord. #30-03]
The provisions of Chapter 27 shall be enforced by the director of public property, recycling coordinator, Building Official, police department and/or the health officer as shall be directed on the discretion of the Township manager as to services of all said officials. They may appoint or designate such other public officials or employees of the Township to perform such of their functions and powers under this code as they deem necessary for the enforcement of this code including the making of inspections and holdings of hearings.
[Ord. #93-02; Ord. #26-02; Ord. #30-03]
Except as provided in subsection 27-2.5A, it shall be unlawful
for any person to throw, drop, discard, or otherwise place litter
of any nature upon any public or private property, other than a litter
receptacle. "Litter" means any used or unconsumed substance or waste
material which has been discarded whether made of aluminum, glass,
plastic, rubber, paper or other natural or synthetic material or combination
thereof, including, but not limited to any bottle, jar, or can, any
unlighted cigarette, cigar, match or any flaming or glowing material
or any garbage, trash, refuse, debris, rubbish, grass clippings or
other lawn or garden waste, newspaper, magazines, glass, metal, plastic
or paper containers or other packaging or construction material but
does not include the waste of the primary processes of mining or other
extraction processes, logging, sawmilling, farming or manufacturing.
[Ord. #97-27, § 1; Ord. #26-02; Ord. #30-03]
It shall be unlawful for any person to pick up, rummage through,
disturb or remove any solid waste or other matter set at the curb
for removal; provided, however, that this prohibition shall not apply
to the contractor engaged by the Township for the removal of solid
waste or to its agents, servants or employees when said agents, servants
or employees are on duty for said contractor.
[Ord. #93-02; Ord. #26-02; Ord. #30-03]
No person will be permitted to sweep into or deposit in any
gutter, street, catch basin or other public place any accumulation
of litter from any public or private sidewalk or driveway. Every person
who owns or occupies property must keep the sidewalk in front of his
or her premises free of litter. All litter sweepings must be collected
and properly containerized for disposal.
[Ord. #93-02; Ord. #26-02; Ord. #30-03]
It is unlawful for any residential or commercial property owner
to permit open or overflowing waste disposal bins on his or her property.
[Ord. #93-02; Ord. #26-02; Ord. #30-03]
It is unlawful for any person to place, to cause to be placed,
or to hire another person to place any advertisement, handbill or
unsolicited material of any kind in or on any street, sidewalk, building
or vehicle within the community in such a manner that it may be removed
by natural forces.
[Ord. #93-02; Ord. #26-02; Ord. #30-03]
Except as provided in subsection 27-2.5A, no person or persons,
firm or corporation shall deposit, throw, spill or dump dirt, mud,
gravel, sand, stone, cement, trees, stumps, brush, grass, wood, metal,
iron, plastic, manure, fertilizer, ashes, coal, cinders, refuse, garbage
or other material upon any highway, street, road, land or alley, or
portion thereof, within the limits of the Township of Scotch Plains;
nor shall any person or persons, firm or corporation throw, deposit,
spill or dump the same upon any public or private land within the
limits of the Township of Scotch Plains without the permission of
the owner thereof; nor shall any person or persons, firm or corporation
cause or permit the same to be done.
[Ord. #26-02; Ord. #30-03]
Prior to dates of refuse pickup scheduled by the director of
public properties, Township manager, Township council, or the Union
County Department of Public Works, residents shall be permitted to
place along the curb or road edge those materials scheduled for pickup
in such form or containerization as proscribed by the official scheduling
such pickup. All such material shall be placed along the curb or road
edge no more than ten days prior to the beginning of the scheduled
pickup, and no additional materials shall be placed along the curb
or road edge after pickup has been completed. All such materials shall
be placed in such a way as to prevent them from being scattered or
dispersed by weather or passing traffic, and shall not protrude into
the roadway so as to interfere with traffic or safety on the particular
roadway.
[Ord. #93-02; Ord. #26-02; Ord. #30-03; amended 8-10-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-18]
Upon complaint of any resident or observance by Township official, the Township Police Department, the Code Official as defined in Subsection 18-5.1, or Department of Public Property, in the discretion of the manager, shall notify the property owner or tenant of any violation of this section advising that party that they will be responsible for removing such violation within 72 hours. Notice of the existence of a violation of this section shall be made in person or by leaving written notice at the home or business where the violation is found or by regular mail to the address listed in the tax records of the Township or the leaving of said notice on the door shall be considered valid notice. Any violation which continues to exist more than 72 hours after proper notice has been given shall be subject to a summons being issued against the property owner and/or tenant.
Any person, firm or corporation who violates or neglects to
comply with any provision of this section or any regulation promulgated
pursuant thereto, shall, upon conviction thereof, be punishable by
a fine of $50 for the first offense. For such subsequent offense,
a fine of not less than $200 nor more than $1,000 and the court may
in its discretion sentence any subsequent offender up to five days
community service. For the purpose of this section, any violation
occurring more than 24 months after any previous violation will be
considered a first violation.
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Editor's Note: Prior ordinance history includes portions of
Ordinance Nos. 93-02, 93-42, 20-2006 and 21-2006.
[Ord. #19-2010]
Shall mean retail, wholesale, restaurants, taverns, schools,
institutions —including government, warehouses, construction
sites, factories, offices, etc., but specifically excludes fairs,
parks, concerts, and other outdoor events.
Shall mean a combining of nonputrescible source-separated
recyclable materials for the purpose of recycling.
Shall constitute a subset of electronic waste which shall
include only the following: a computer central processing unit of
a laptop computer or desktop computer, 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.
Shall mean those materials designated below that shall be
source separated for the purpose of recycling. These materials include:
Designated Materials for Residential Waste Generators:
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Aluminum, tin, steel
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Brush, leaves
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Corrugated cardboard
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Glass containers
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Mixed paper
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Motor oil
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Motor oil filters
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Newspapers
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Office paper
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Plastic containers (#1 and #2)
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Tires
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Vehicle batteries
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White goods (air conditioners, refrigerators)
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Wood
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Source Separation and Recycling Requirements for Commercial,
Institutional and Industrial Waste Generators.
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Aluminum, tin and steel
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Computers and peripherals
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Corrugated cardboard
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Fluorescent bulbs
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Glass containers
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Grass, brush, leaves
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Household batteries
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Mixed paper
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Masonry (asphalt, brick, block, concrete)
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Motor oil
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Motor oil filters
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Newspaper
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Office paper
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Plastic containers (#1 and #2)
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Tires
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Vehicle batteries
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White goods (air conditioners, refrigerators)
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Wood
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Shall mean 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.
Shall mean any building or structure, or complex of buildings in which five or more dwelling units are owner-occupied or rented or leased, or offered for rental or lease, for residential purposes (see N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.13a.) and shall include hotels, motels, or other guest houses serving transient or seasonal guests as those terms are defined under subsection (j) of section 3 of the "Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law," P.L. 1967, c.76 (C.55:13A-1 et seq.).
Shall mean the person or persons appointed by the municipal
governing body and who shall be authorized to, among other things,
enforce the provisions of this section, and any rules and regulations
which may be promulgated hereunder.
Shall mean all solid waste generated at residential, commercial,
and institutional establishments within the boundaries of the Township
of Scotch Plains.
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.
Shall mean recyclable materials which are separated at the
point of generation by the generator thereof from solid waste for
the purposes of recycling.
Source separation shall mean the process by which recyclable
materials are separated at the point of generation by the generator
thereof from solid waste for the purpose of recycling.
Shall mean a specific hazardous waste stream that has been
designated by EPA or those waste streams identified in the New Jersey
Universal Waste Rule (N.J.A.C. 7:26A-7). Only the following materials
may be managed as universal waste:
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Electronic waste;
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Fluorescent lamps (light bulbs);
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Mercury containing equipment, including thermometers and thermostats;
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Oil-based paints and finishes;
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Pesticides; and
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Rechargeable batteries and button cell batteries.
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[Ord. #19-2010]
a.
Mandatory Source Separation. It shall be mandatory for all persons
who are owners, tenants, or occupants of residential and nonresidential
premises, which shall include but not be limited to retail and other
commercial locations, as well as government, schools and other institutional
locations within the Township of Scotch Plains, to separate designated
recyclable materials from all solid waste. Designated recyclable materials
shall be deposited separate and apart from other solid waste generated
by the owners, tenants, or occupants of such premises and shall be
placed separately at the curb or other location(s) in a manner on
such days and times as may be hereinafter established by regulations
promulgated by the Scotch Plains Building Subcode Office.
b.
Exemptions. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.16(d), the governing body
of the Township of Scotch Plains may exempt persons occupying commercial
or institutional premises within its municipal boundaries from the
source separation requirements of the ordinance which requires persons
generating municipal solid waste within its municipal boundaries to
source separate from the municipal solid waste stream, the specified
recyclable materials if those persons have otherwise provided for
the recycling of all designated recyclable materials. To be eligible
for an exemption pursuant to this section, a commercial or institutional
generator of solid waste shall file an application for exemption with
the Municipal Recycling Coordinator on forms to be provided for this
purpose. The form shall include, at a minimum, the following information:
the name of the commercial or institutional entity; the street address
location and lot and block designation; the name, official title and
phone number of the person making application on behalf of the commercial
or institutional entity; the name, address, official contact person
and telephone number of the facility which provides the service of
recycling those designated recyclable materials, and a certification
that the designated recyclable materials will be recycled, and that,
at least on an annual basis, said recycling service provider or commercial/institutional
generator shall provide written documentation to the Municipal Recycling
Coordinator of the total number of tons collected and recycled for
each designated material.
[Ord. #19-2010]
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 any time after 5:00 p.m. of the
day immediately preceding the day of collection, but not 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 maintained in accordance with
the Health Code of the Township of Scotch Plains.
c.
All electronic and hazardous waste recycling locations are sponsored
by the County of Union and will be posted both in the annual Township
of Scotch Plains newsletter as well as the Township website.
[Ord. #19-2010]
a.
The owner of any residential property shall be responsible for compliance
with this section. Citizens are responsible for source separating
mandated items according to this municipal ordinance and delivering
them to the municipal collection system (whether curbside collection,
bulk center or drop-off center). These items must be source separated;
no mandated recyclables are permitted in the garbage put out for collection;
no garbage is permitted in recyclables placed in the municipality's
collection system.
b.
For multifamily units, the owner or manager is responsible for the
following:
1.
The property owner/management is responsible for ensuring that a
recycling system is established and that it is operated in compliance
with the requirements of this municipal ordinance. The property owner/management
is responsible for setting up and maintaining the recycling system.
The property owner/management is responsible for receiving and responding
to warnings, notices of violation, and penalty assessments and for
correcting violations. The property owner/ management will be expected
to correct violations promptly and to make necessary direct contacts
with residents.
2.
Drop-off centers must be established and maintained so that they
are conveniently accessible to residents. Curbside collection may
be made available in place of, or in conjunction with, these drop-off
centers. The recycling system must provide for all designated recyclables
in the residential waste stream. The recycling system may utilize
separate containers for each recyclable material or it may provide
for two or more materials to be placed in one container provided the
recycling hauler can take the materials commingled. Containers must
be clearly marked and the area neatly maintained. Container capacity
must be adequate to hold the amount of materials generated between
pickups. It must be clear to an inspector that the system is being
serviced.
3.
It must be clear that the system is being used properly by employees
and tenants. There must not be garbage in the recycling containers
or recyclables in the garbage containers. The property owner/management
is responsible for resolving problems which may arise from the improper
use of containers and for training employees and tenants to properly
understand and use the recycling system.
4.
Notification and collection rules shall be issued by the management
to new tenants when they arrive and to all residents every three months.
Copies of these notices, or other proof of distribution of the notices,
must be sent to the Municipal Recycling Coordinator at the time of
each mailing or distribution.
5.
The property owner/management is responsible for arranging to have
recyclables picked up and for resolving any problems with the transporter
of recyclables.
6.
The property owner/management must arrange to obtain documentation
in order to report the tonnages of materials recycled at least once
per year or else he/she must arrange to have the collector provide
that documentation directly to the municipality. Arrangements with
recycling companies or with haulers handling recyclables should include
provisions for obtaining this information. Documentation must be maintained
by the management.
7.
Single/Dual Stream Recycling. Multifamily locations may opt to collect
their recyclables in a single stream or dual stream (fiber, commingled)
provided the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) that receives the material
has certified that they have the ability to separate and maximize
the capture rate of the designated recyclables. The UCUA Division
of Solid Waste Management will compile and maintain an updated list
of those facilities.
[Ord. #19-2010]
a.
The owner/operator (or in case of construction, the contractor),
is responsible for ensuring that a recycling system is established
and that it is operated in compliance with the requirements of this
section. The owner/operator/contractor is responsible for setting
up and maintaining the recycling system. The owner/operator/contractor
is responsible for receiving and responding to warnings, notices of
violation, and penalty assessments and for correcting violations promptly.
b.
The recycling system must be established and maintained so that it
is conveniently accessible to users. The recycling system must provide
for all designated recyclables in the commercial/institutional waste
stream. The recycling system may utilize separate containers for each
recyclable material or it may provide for two or more materials to
be placed in one container provided the recycling hauler can take
the materials commingled. Containers must be clearly marked and the
area neatly maintained. Container capacity must be adequate to hold
the amount of materials generated between pickups. It must be clear
to the inspector that the system is being serviced.
c.
The owner/operator/contractor must ensure that the system is being
used properly by employees, customers or tenants. There must not be
garbage in the recycling containers or recyclables in the garbage
containers. The owner/operator/contractors responsible for resolving
problems which may arise from the improper use of containers and for
instructing employees, tenants, and customers to understand and use
the recycling system.
d.
If patrons, customers or employees are involved in the waste disposal
process (i.e. fast food stores or company cafeteria), the recycling
system must allow for this and include notice to customers as to their
responsibilities.
e.
The owner/operator/contractor is responsible for arranging for recyclables
to be removed from the premises and for assuring that they go into
the recyclables market. The owner/operator/contractor may make arrangements
to deliver the recyclables to the municipal collection system (drop-off
center or curbside collection) if permitted by the municipality. Otherwise,
the owner/operator/contractor is responsible for arranging to have
recyclables picked up and for resolving any problems with the transporter
of recyclables.
f.
The owner/operator/contractor must arrange to obtain documentation
in order to report the tonnages of materials recycled at least once
per year or else he/she must arrange to have the collector provide
that documentation directly to the municipality.
g.
Single/Dual Stream Recycling. Commercial and institutional establishments
may opt to collect their recyclables in a single stream or dual stream
(fiber, commingled) provided the Material Recovery Facility (MRF)
that receives the material has certified that they have the ability
to separate out and maximize the capture rate of the mandated recyclables.
The UCUA Division of Solid Waste Management will compile and maintain
an updated list of those facilities.
h.
Recycling Containers. Commercial and institutional establishments
that have outdoor garbage containers for their customers must also
have outdoor recycling containers. There must be sufficient recycling
containers for any mandated recyclables in the commercial/institutional
waste stream.
i.
All schools must provide written notice at the beginning of each
school year, to all students, teachers, and other staff on the recycling
requirements. The notice must contain a contact number to call if
they observe any problems associated with recycling or if recycling
is not properly occurring.
j.
Single Stream Recycling of Mixed Classes of Construction Recyclables.
Construction/demolition sites may opt to collect all recyclables in
one container provided there are no other materials (including garbage)
in that container. To quality for this provision, recyclables must
go to a Transfer Station/MRF that is properly permitted by the New
Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and has certified that
they have the ability to separate out and maximize the capture rate
of the mandated materials. The specific materials that may be commingled
together will be determined by the provisions in the receiving Transfer
Station/MRF's permit.
k.
All food service establishments, as defined in the Health Code, shall,
in addition to compliance with all other recycling requirements, be
required to recycle grease and/or cooking oil created in the processing
of food or food products, and maintain such records as may be prescribed,
for inspection by any Code Enforcement Officer.
[Ord. #19-2010]
a.
The organizer/owner/contractor of the location must provide a recycling
system that is operated in compliance with the requirements of this
section.
b.
The recycling system must provide for any mandated recyclables generated
at the event. It must be clear to an inspector that the system is
being serviced: i.e., containers must be clearly marked and the area
neatly maintained; there must not be garbage in the recyclables or
recyclables in the garbage; container capacity must be adequate to
hold materials between pickups. There must be sufficient recycling
containers for any mandated recyclables generated at the event.
c.
The organizer/owner/contractor of the location is responsible for
arranging for recyclables to be removed from the premises and for
ensuring that they are taken to an approved recyclables market. The
owner/operator /contractor may make arrangements to deliver the recyclables
to the municipal collection system (drop-off center or curbside collection)
if permitted by the municipality. Otherwise, the owner/operator/contractor
is responsible for arranging to have recyclables collected and transported
and for resolving any problems with the transporter of the recyclables.
d.
The recycling system must be made accessible and available to all
patrons, customers, and employees. Notice/signs must be provided to
ensure all are aware of their responsibilities.
e.
The owner/operator/contractor of the location is responsible for
obtaining pertinent documentation in order to report the tonnages
of materials recycled at least once per year or else he/she must arrange
to have the collector provide that documentation directly to the municipality.
f.
Single/Dual Stream Recycling. The recycling system may utilize separate
containers for each recyclable material or it may provide for two
or more materials to be placed in one container. Establishments may
opt to collect their recyclables in a single stream or dual stream
(fiber, commingled) provided the MRF that receives the material has
certified that they have the ability to separate out and maximize
the capture rate of the mandated recyclables.
[Ord. #19-2010]
a.
Any application to the Planning Board of the Township of Scotch Plains,
for subdivision or site plan approval for the construction of 25 or
more units of multifamily residential housing, single-family developments
of 50 or more units, or any commercial, institutional, or industrial
development proposal for the utilization of 1,000 square feet or more
of land, must include a recycling plan compliant. This plan must contain,
at a minimum, the following:
1.
A detailed analysis of the expected composition and amounts of solid
waste and recyclables generated at the proposed development; and
2.
Locations documented on the application's site plan that provide
for convenient recycling opportunities for all owners, tenants, and
occupants. The recycling area shall be of sufficient size, convenient
location and contain other attributes (signage, lighting, fencing,
etc.) as may be determined by the Municipal Recycling Coordinator.
b.
Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the Township
of Scotch Plains, the owner of any new multifamily housing or commercial,
institutional, or industrial development must supply a copy of a duly
executed contract with a hauling company for the purposes of collection
and recycling of source-separated recyclable materials, in those instances
where the municipality does not otherwise provide this service.
c.
Provision shall be made for the indoor, or enclosed outdoor, storage
and pickup of solid waste, to be approved by the Municipal Engineer.
[Ord. #19-2010]
a.
It shall be unlawful for solid waste collectors to collect solid
waste that is mixed with, or contains visible signs of, designated
recyclable materials. It is also unlawful for solid waste collectors
to remove for disposal those bags or containers of solid waste which
visibly display a warning notice sticker or some other device indicating
that the load of solid waste contains designated recyclable materials.
b.
It shall be the responsibility of the resident or occupant to properly
segregate the uncollected solid waste for proper disposal or recycling.
Allowing such unseparated solid waste and recyclables to accumulate
will be considered a violation of this section and the local sanitary
code.
c.
Once placed in the location identified by this section, or any rules
or regulations promulgated pursuant to this section, no person, other
than those authorized by the municipality, shall tamper with, collect,
remove, or otherwise handle designated recyclable materials.
[Ord. #19-2010]
The Department of Health, the Recycling Coordinator, the Public
Property Maintenance Official, the Union County Office of Health Management
and the Union County Utilities Authority are hereby individually and
severally empowered to enforce the provisions of this section. An
inspection may consist of, but is not limited to, sorting through
containers and opening of solid waste bags to detect, by sound or
sight, the presence of any recyclable material.
[Ord. #19-2010]
Any person, corporation, occupant, or entity that violates or
fails to comply with any provision of this section or any of the rules
and regulations promulgated hereunder shall, upon conviction thereof,
be punishable by a fine not less than $250, nor more than $1,000.
Each day for which a violation of this section occurs shall be considered
a separate offense.
Fines levied and collected pursuant to the provisions of this
section shall be immediately deposited into the Municipal Recycling
Trust Fund. Monies in the Municipal Recycling Trust Fund shall be
used for the expenses of the Township's recycling programs, including
education and program awareness activities.
[Ord. #19-2010]
In the event that it is determined by a Court of competent jurisdiction,
that any provision or section of this section is unconstitutional,
all other sections and provisions shall remain in effect. This section
shall take effect 20 days after the final publication, or as otherwise
provided by law.
[Ord. #8-05]
The title of the section shall read as follows: "Curbside Bulky
Waste Collection."
[Ord. #8-05]
The Township will from time to time as determined by the Township
Council provide curbside pickup of limited types of household bulky
waste for those residents obtaining a permit for same. Permits shall
be limited to Scotch Plains residents who are owners or occupiers
of residential property only located within the Township subject to
the following conditions:
a.
Only materials as described in subsection 27-4.5 hereof which are generated on residential premises owned or occupied by a Scotch Plains resident within the Township shall be collected.
b.
A permit or permits for which the appropriate fee has been paid shall
be required and must be properly displayed in a place in the residence
visible from the street.
c.
No materials which are generated in a commercial or industrial enterprise
or related to commercial or industrial buildings or structures shall
be accepted.
d.
No materials shall be collected from a person engaged in the business
of collecting, transporting or dumping waste material regardless of
origin.
[Ord. #8-05; Ord. No. 2016-5 § 1]
During such periods of time as the Township establishes for
bulky waste collections permits shall be required to authorize curbside
pick up of such waste and a fee will be charge for obtaining these
permits.
Permits must be properly displayed in the front windows of properties
from which waste is to be collected. Such permits shall be issued
by the Department of Public Property for no less than $80, but not
more than $150, in the discretion of the Township Manager. Issuance
of such permits shall be limited to Scotch Plains residents or occupiers
of the real property located within the Township. Such permits shall
be issued only after proof of residence within the Township satisfactory
to the Department of Public Property or proof of ownership of residential
property within the Township.
The permit shall be prominently displayed in a front window
of the property from which the waste is to be collected so as to be
visible from the street to the contractor collecting such waste. Each
permit shall entitle the holder thereof to dispose of up to 750 pounds
of bulky waste. There shall also be affixed a sticker to the largest
item of bulky waste at curbside.
[Ord. #8-05]
Permits may be obtained only by mail from the Department of
Public Property. A person seeking a permit must complete a registration
application form which will be sent to all property owners in the
Township by mail. The registration application must be completed and
returned by mail, accompanied by a check for the number of permits
requested. Only checks payable to "Township of Scotch Plains" will
be accepted. The permit and sticker will be mailed back to the applicant.
No permits shall be issued and no permit application will be accepted
after the cut off date established by the Department of Public Property
by regulation.
[Ord. #8-05]
The bulky waste collection program is designed only for the
disposal of nonbiodegradable soil household waste material generated
in Scotch Plains — residential properties by the resident
of such properties. Such material as indoor and outdoor furniture,
rugs, household appliances, household equipment, non-riding lawn mowers,
snow blowers, tool, play equipment and toys, screens, doors, water
heaters, waste lumber less than three feet in length, electrical materials
and similar items are acceptable. This section shall be subject to
modification in the discretion of the Director of the Department of
Public Property and the Municipal Manager and shall become part of
regulations established from time to time.
[Ord. #8-05]
No material generated in a commercial or industrial enterprise
or related to commercial or industrial buildings or structures shall
be accepted. No material generated from a premises outside of the
Township shall be accepted. No material sought to be disposed of by
a person engaged in the business of collecting, transporting or dumping
of waste material shall be accepted regardless of origin.
Specific items which shall not be accepted include, but are
not limited to the following: liquids: chemicals, liquid or solid;
dirt; sand; rocks; fertilizer; cement; toxic or hazardous materials;
kitchen garbage; explosive materials; bottles; concrete; construction
materials; materials from the demolition of a building or structure
or part thereof; auto frames and bodies, wood more than three feet
in length, paper, books and cardboard except as a container for other
materials, auto batteries, tree stumps, vegetative waste, motor oil,
newspapers, cans, items of excessive weight, paint, paint thinner,
pesticides, herbicides, gas or propane containers, fuel tanks, any
material in plastic bags, windows, window glass, leaders, tires (on
or off rims), gutters, plumbing fixtures, and material or closed containers
or such other items that shall be delineated with the rules and regulations
in the sole discretion of the municipal manager and the Department
of Public Property.
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Persons having a valid permit must deposit items to be collected
aggregating 750 pounds or less per permit at curbside no sooner than
the five days (Wednesday) prior to the designated collection date,
Monday, established by the Department of Public Property for collection
in that area of the town and no later than 7:00 a.m. on that Monday.
The stickers provided by the town shall be placed on the largest item
of waste at the same time and the permit shall be placed in the window.
The contractor hired by the Township for collection will pick up the
material from curbside.
[Ord. #8-05]
Random inspections shall be conducted by the Township to insure
compliance with this ordinance and the rules and regulations established
by the Township.
[Ord. #8-05]
It shall be unlawful for persons to place materials at curbside
without a permit, or to place more than 750 pounds at curbside per
permit, or to place unacceptable materials at curbside or to otherwise
violate this section.
[Ord. #8-05]
Any person, firm or corporation who violates or neglects to
comply with any provision of this section or any regulation promulgated
pursuant thereto, shall, upon conviction thereof, be punishable by
a fine of $100 for the first offense, plus the actual cost of the
permit of that year. For such subsequent offense, a fine of not less
than $200 nor more than $1,000, plus the actual cost of the permit
for that year, and the Court may in its discretion, sentence any subsequent
offender up to five days community service. For the purpose of this
section, any violation occurring more than twenty-four months after
any previous violation will be considered a first violation.
[Ord. #8-05]
The Department of Public Property and the Township Manager may
adopt any additional rules and propagate regulations for the operation
of the bulky waste collection system as they may deem appropriate
so long as these rules and regulations are not inconsistent with this
chapter. Upon adoption of any such rules and regulations they shall
become effective as part of this section and a conviction of violation
of such rules and regulations shall subject a person to the same penalties
as violation of this section.
