[R.O. 1966 C.S. § 13A:4-1]
To insure the effective operation of the provisions of this Title, the Directors are authorized to establish, from time to time, such regulations as may be necessary or expedient to carry out the intent of this Title.
[R.O. 1966 C.S. § 13A:4-2]
No person shall prevent or interfere with any City agent or employee in the discharge of his/her duties in the sweeping or cleaning of any street or in the removal therefrom of sweepings, snow, ice or other refuse material or in the removal of paper, glass or other recyclable materials.
[R.O. 1966 C.S. § 13A:4-3]
All solid waste and recyclable materials, of any nature which shall be made and accumulated shall be removed by the City in accordance with the provisions set forth herein, or by a collector authorized by the City.
[R.O. 1966 C.S. § 13A:4-4; Ord. 6 S+FG, 11-4-1987 § 1; Ord. 6PSF-F, 6-15-2016]
a. 
Each person desiring to engage in the business of privately collecting solid waste and/or recyclable materials within the City, when such collections are to be made from the sidewalks of any street or public place, shall apply annually to the City's Department of Finance, License Unit, for a license to do so and shall make collections with such City decaled vehicles only within the City and not within any other municipality in this or any other State.
b. 
No such license shall be granted until and unless the applicant shall have satisfied the Director of the Department of Public Works of the sufficiency and sanitation of the equipment and vehicles to be used in the private collection and disposal of such solid waste.
c. 
Such license shall be issued and renewals thereof shall be for a period of one year from the date of issuance.
d. 
All vehicles used to collect solid waste and/or recyclables shall bear on the right side a decal secured from the Department of Finance, License Unit, which shall have on it a number of the issued decal. The fee for such decal shall be $100. The decal shall expire one year from the date of issuance.
e. 
Any collection vehicle which fails to display a City decal or found deviating from the prescribed collection route designated in the Essex County District Plan shall be fined $1,000.
[R.O. 1966 C.S. § 13A:4-5]
Every private collector of solid waste and/or recyclable materials, authorized as provided for in this Title, shall comply with the provisions of this Title, and any and all other ordinances of the City, and the regulations of the Directors governing the collection of solid waste and/or recyclable materials, as well as all State and Federal laws, rules and regulations.
[R.O. 1966 C.S. § 13A:4-6]
All vehicles used in transporting solid waste or recyclable materials through the streets of the City must be furnished by the owner with a sound and tight body and shall be securely covered when loaded with a type of cover approved by the City so as to prevent their contents from being scattered upon the streets.
[R.O. 1966 C.S. § 13A:4-7; Ord. 6 S+FQ, 10-5-1988 § 1]
a. 
The City, by its designated agents and employees, will collect and remove at no direct cost to the residents or occupants of any residential sources in the City, only the household waste matter as classified in paragraph b. of this section, when such waste matter is placed into proper receptacles or bundles and collected in the quantity and manner prescribed herein. All City and designated agent vehicles utilized for the collection and transportation of solid waste shall be equipped with sufficient brooms and shovels. City employees and designated agents shall immediately clean up any refuse spilled as a result of their collection or solid waste disposal efforts. Any equipment issued by the City shall be accounted for on a daily basis with the strictest inventory controls to be developed and implemented by the Director.
b. 
Only such solid waste as may be classified as garbage, rubbish or recyclable materials, as defined in Section 15:1-1 of this Title, will be collected by the City; provided that these materials are prepared, held and stored in the manner required in Section 15:4-13 of this Title.
c. 
Hazardous refuse shall not be placed in receptacles for regular collection but shall be disposed of in accordance with laws and regulations of the State of New Jersey at the expense of the owner or possessor thereof.
[R.O. 1966 C.S. § 13A:4-8]
It shall be unlawful for any person, except an employee of the City in the discharge of his/her duties, or an authorized solid waste and/or recyclable materials collector, to collect or in any way disturb the solid waste or other refuse material deposited in any receptacle laid or placed on any street or public place in the City.
[R.O. 1966 C.S. § 13A:4-9; Ord. 6 S+FC, 9-18-1985 § 2; Ord. 6 S+FB, 6-1-1988 § 1; Ord. 6 PSF-D, 2-17-2010 § 1; amended 6-2-2022 by Ord. No. 6PSF-F, 06-02-2022]
a. 
Any location at which the property owner or tenant utilizes and maintains mechanical refuse container equipment shall be so located that it will not cause a health problem or create a nuisance for the general public or for owners or residents of the property in question or of abutting properties.
b. 
The owner of every dwelling or other premises in the City where solid waste and recyclable materials shall accumulate must provide and keep on such premises sufficient and suitable receptacles or cans or barrels with tight-fitting covers therefor for receiving and holding the aforesaid refuse materials. Placement on the curb or sidewalk of plastic bags or containers other than sufficient and suitable receptacles as defined herein is prohibited. Paper and other recyclable materials shall be prepared as set forth in this Title. Any person, firm, or corporation who violates or fails or neglects to comply with any provision of this chapter or rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto, shall be punishable upon conviction thereof by a fine or penalty as provided below:
1. 
First Offense. A fine of $100.
2. 
Second Offense. A fine of $200.
3. 
Third Offense. A fine of $350 and/or up to 90 days of community service.
4. 
Fourth and Each Subsequent Offense. A fine of $1,500, and/or up to 90 days of community service and discontinuance of solid waste collection service until compliance is met. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and be punishable as such.
5. 
A mandatory court appearance is required for the third and subsequent violations of this chapter provided that the third offense must be within one year of the first offense.
6. 
The City waives the application of the additional penalty for a subsequent violation within one year of a previous violation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:49-5.
c. 
The use of paper bags and cardboard boxes as receptacles for refuse is prohibited. All cartons must be flattened and secured for collection. Any person, firm, or corporation who violates or fails or neglects to comply with any provision of this chapter or rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto, shall be punishable upon conviction thereof by a fine or penalty as provided below:
1. 
First Offense. A fine of $100.
2. 
Second Offense. A fine of $200.
3. 
Third Offense. A fine of $350 and/or up to 90 days of community service.
4. 
Fourth and Each Subsequent Offense. A fine of $1,500, and/or up to 90 days of community service and discontinuance of solid waste collection service until compliance is met. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and be punishable as such.
5. 
A mandatory court appearance is required for the third and subsequent violations of this chapter provided that the third offense must be within one year of the first offense.
6. 
The City waives the application of the additional penalty for a subsequent violation within one year of a previous violation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:49-5.
d. 
Receptacles that are badly broken or otherwise fail to meet the requirements of this Title may be removed as refuse by the City.
e. 
In dwellings, multiple dwellings and apartment houses, for those structures from which the City collects solid waste regardless of the number of units, suitable and sufficient receptacles shall be purchased and maintained by the owner.
f. 
It shall be unlawful for any residential or commercial property owner to permit open or overflowing waste disposal bins.
[R.O. 1966 C.S. § 13A:4-10; Ord. 6 S+FK, 6-3-1987 § 1; Ord. 6 S+FC, 11-16-1987 § 2; Ord. 6 S+FC, 11-6-1988 § 11; Ord. 6 PSF-D, 2-17-2010 § 1; Ord. 6 PSF-C, 2-18-2015 § 1; Ord. 6PSF-F, 6-15-2016]
a. 
It shall be unlawful for any person to place or cause to be placed, or permit to remain on the sidewalk, any receptacles or bundle containing refuse material during times other than on the evening before a collection day between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Collection days for Zone A shall be Mondays and Thursdays, and collection days for Zone B shall be Tuesdays and Fridays. Zones A and B shall be those areas so designated by the Director of the Department of Public Works. The time schedule set forth above contemplates solid waste collection beginning at approximately midnight on each particular collection day and continuing until conclusion, which is anticipated to be approximately 6:00 a.m. Empty receptacles must be removed on collection days no later than 10:00 a.m. Any person, firm, or corporation who violates or fails or neglects to comply with any provision of this chapter or rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto, shall be punishable upon conviction thereof by a fine or penalty as provided below:
1. 
First Offense. A fine of $150.
2. 
Second Offense. A fine of $300.
3. 
Third Offense. A fine of $500 and/or up to 90 days of community service.
4. 
Fourth and Each Subsequent Offense. A fine of $1,500 and/or up to 90 days of community service, and discontinuance of solid waste collection service until compliance is met. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and be punishable as such.
5. 
A mandatory court appearance is required for the third and subsequent violations of this chapter provided that the third offense must be within one year of the first offense.
6. 
The City waives the application of the additional penalty for a subsequent violation within one year of a previous violation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:49-5.
b. 
Whenever a premises' waste is removed at the owners' expense by an authorized collector other than the City or its agent, as set forth in Section 15:4-14, such person shall arrange with the collector to have the waste removed on the same day as the regularly scheduled collection for that area, as set forth by the Director of the Department of Public Works. In the event that the premises receive once a week collection, the owner may choose either of the regularly scheduled collection days in arranging for the premises' collection. If the premises receives collection on more days than the City normally collects in the area, the waste may be placed at the curb at the times set forth in paragraph a. above as long as such waste is collected before 6:00 a.m. the following day. If collection does not occur before 6:00 a.m., the waste shall be retained in a secure manner whether within or behind the premises and shall not be placed at the curb until the authorized collector arrives at the premises, except on the day the City normally collects in that area.
c. 
If any receptacles or bundles that are referred to in this section are found to remain on the sidewalk at any time other than the times permitted by this Title, then it shall be presumed that the bundles or receptacles are there with the knowledge of the manager and the owner of the property adjacent to the sidewalk.
[R.O. 1966 C.S. § 13A:4-11; Ord. 6 S+FC, 9-18-1985 § 2; Ord. 6 S+FB, 6-1-1988 § 1; Ord. 6 PSF-D, 2-17-2010 § 1; Ord. 6 PSF-C, 2-18-2015 § 2; Ord. 6PSF-B, 6-15-2016; amended 5-6-2020 by Ord. No. 6PSF-C, 05-06-2020]
a. 
The owner, lessee, tenant or other occupant of every privately owned building shall, in accordance with the times set forth in Section 15:4-10a. above, place or have placed all refuse material for collection in some convenient location outside of the building proper, between the curb and sidewalk, or if there is no space between the curb and sidewalk, but not in a manner to block pedestrian traffic, where such material will be easily accessible to the collector.
b. 
Receptacles awaiting collection shall be stored or kept in such places so as to ensure the receptacles do not cause a health problem or create a nuisance for the general public or for owners or residents of the property in question or of abutting properties. Except as otherwise provided in Section 15:4-1, no containers shall be stored in the street, on the curb or in a public right-of-way.
c. 
It shall be unlawful for any residential property owner to store or permit storage of any bulky household waste, including household appliances, furniture and mattresses, in areas zoned residential, except in a fully enclosed structure or during days designated for the collection of bulky items.
d. 
It shall be unlawful for any residential property owner to store or permit the storage of tires in areas zoned residential, except in a fully enclosed structure or on days designated for the collection of tires.
e. 
It shall be unlawful for any property owner to park or permit the parking of any vehicle on any residential lawn, or on any publicly owned unpaved City-owned lot. Any person, firm, or corporation who violates or fails or neglects to comply with any provision of this chapter or rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto, shall be punishable upon conviction thereof by a fine or penalty as provided below:
1. 
First Offense. A fine of $150.
2. 
Second Offense. A fine of $300.
3. 
Third Offense. A fine of $500 and/or up to 90 days of community service.
4. 
Fourth and Each Subsequent Offense. A fine of $1,500, and/or up to 90 days of community service and discontinuance of solid waste collection service until compliance is met. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and be punishable as such.
5. 
A mandatory court appearance is required for the third and subsequent violations of this chapter provided that the third offense must be within one year of the first offense.
6. 
The City waives the application of the additional penalty for a subsequent violation within one year of a previous violation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:49-5.
f. 
Every residential privately owned property shall be limited to 10 bulk items that can be placed outside on the scheduled bulk collection day. Anything exceeding 10 bulk items shall be removed by a private hauler, on the same day, at the owner's expense. Any person, firm, corporation, or entity that violates, fails or neglects to comply with the provisions of this subsection or paragraph f., or rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto, shall be punishable upon conviction thereof by a fine or penalty as provided below:
1. 
First Offense. A fine of $250 for each item over 10 bulk items. If the bulk waste items are not picked up on the same day, then a fine of an additional $250 per day shall be assessed until abated.
2. 
Second Offense. A fine of $350.
3. 
Third Offense. A fine of $450 and/or up to 90 days of community service.
4. 
Fourth and Each Subsequent Offense. A fine of $1,500, and/or up to 90 days of community service and discontinuance of solid waste collection service until compliance is met. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and be punishable as such.
5. 
A mandatory court appearance is required for the Third and Subsequent Violations of the provisions of this paragraph f. provided that the third offense must be within one year of the first offense.
6. 
The City waives the application of the additional penalty for a subsequent violation within one year of a previous violation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:49-5.
g. 
Every privately owned structure and/or apartment complex consisting of 10 or more units shall have a sufficient number of four yard cubic containers for solid waste disposal and removal as required by the refuse generated. A property owner can make application to the Director of the Department of Public Works for an exemption from this section or a reduction of the requirement. Any person, firm, corporation, or entity that violates, fails or neglects to comply with the provisions of this Subsection, or rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto, shall be punishable upon conviction thereof by a fine or penalty as provided below:
1. 
First Offense. A fine of $250. If the bulk waste items are not picked up on the same day, then a fine of an additional $250 per day shall be assessed until abated.
2. 
Second Offense. A fine of $350.
3. 
Third Offense. A fine of $450 and/or up to 90 days of community service.
4. 
Fourth and Each Subsequent Offense. A fine of $1,500, and/or up to 90 days of community service and discontinuance of solid waste collection service until compliance is met. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and be punishable as such.
5. 
A mandatory court appearance is required for the third and subsequent violations of the provisions of this subsection provided that the third offense must be within one year of the first offense.
6. 
The City waives the application of the additional penalty for a subsequent violation within one year of a previous violation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:49-5.
[R.O. 1966 C.S. § 13A:4-12]
City employees and agents are prohibited from entering upon any privately owned structures, or portion of any such premises for the purpose of moving refuse to the curb for collection.
[R.O. 1966 C.S. § 13A:4-13; Ord. 6 PSF-D, 2-17-2010 § 1; Ord. 6PSF-F, 6-15-2016; amended 6-2-2022 by Ord. No. 6PSF-F, 06-02-2022]
a. 
Solid waste shall be placed and stored in a sufficient and suitable receptacle as described in Section 15:1-1 of this Title. Solid waste shall be placed in plastic bags a minimum of 1.2 millimeters thick to prevent them from tearing or ripping when full and placed in the sufficient and suitable receptacle. The use of plastic grocery bags for the storage and disposal of refuse is prohibited. Any person, firm, or corporation who violates or fails or neglects to comply with any provision of this chapter or rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto, shall be punishable upon conviction thereof by a fine or penalty as provided below:
1. 
First Offense. A fine of $100.
2. 
Second Offense. A fine of $200.
3. 
Third Offense. A fine of $350 and/or up to 90 days of community service.
4. 
Fourth and Each Subsequent Offense. A fine of $1,500, and/or up to 90 days of community service and discontinuance of solid waste collection service until compliance is met. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and be punishable as such.
5. 
A mandatory court appearance is required for the third and subsequent violations of this chanter provided that the third offense must be within one year of the first offense.
6. 
The City waives the application of the additional penalty for a subsequent violation within one year of a previous violation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:49-5.
b. 
Paper shall be secured and properly tied into bundles or other packages, in a manner to prevent any scattering while being handled by City employees or its agents, or while such bundles or packages are located on the sidewalk awaiting collection. The bundles or packages shall be of a size and weight to permit ease of handling by one person. Clean and uncontaminated newspaper shall be kept separate and not mixed with regular refuse. Newspaper shall be considered clean and uncontaminated if it has not been exposed to a foreign substance or substances, or conditions that render it unsuitable for recycling. Persons may wrap solid waste in used newspaper and discard the same with regular refuse even if wrapping renders the newspaper unsuitable for recycling. Any person, firm, or corporation who violates or fails or neglects to comply with any provision of this chapter or rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto, shall be punishable upon conviction thereof by a fine or penalty as provided below:
1. 
First Offense. A fine of $100.
2. 
Second Offense. A fine of $200.
3. 
Third Offense. A fine of $350 and/or up to 90 days of community service.
4. 
Fourth and Each Subsequent Offense. A fine of $1,500 and/or up to 90 days of community service and discontinuance of solid waste collection service until compliance is met. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and be punishable as such.
5. 
A mandatory court appearance is required for the third and subsequent violations of this chapter provided that the third offense must be within one year of the first offense.
6. 
The City waives the application of the additional penalty for a subsequent violation within one year of a previous violation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:49-5.
c. 
All suitable receptacles, used for the purpose herein described shall not be filled higher than three inches below the top, and when so filled, they shall be of such a weight as can be easily handled by one person. Any person, firm, or corporation who violates or fails or neglects to comply with any provision of this chapter or rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto, shall be punishable upon conviction thereof by a fine or penalty as provided below:
1. 
First Offense. A fine of $100.
2. 
Second Offense. A fine of $200.
3. 
Third Offense. A fine of $350 and/or up to 90 days of community service.
4. 
Fourth and Each Subsequent Offense. A fine of $1,500, and/or up to 90 days of community service and discontinuance of solid waste collection service until compliance is met. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and be punishable as such.
5. 
A mandatory court appearance is required for the third and subsequent violations of this chapter provided that the third offense must be within one year of the first offense.
6. 
The City waives the application of the additional penalty for a subsequent violation within one year of a previous violation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:49-5.
d. 
The Director of the Department of Public Works shall establish regulations as to the collection and for the storage of used and/or old newspaper by the City or its agents, if such collection is deemed necessary by the Director and shall publicly make known the same.
e. 
No one receiving collection from the City or its agents shall place more than three receptacles, per dwelling unit, out for collection on any collection day. No receptacles when full, shall weigh more than 100 pounds.
f. 
Any person obtaining a permit from the central permit office under the Uniform Construction Code to renovate or construct a structure or structures shall provide for the private collection and disposal of all debris resulting from the renovation or construction so permitted. Municipal collection will not be provided for any refuse or debris resulting from any such permitted activity.
[R.O. 1966 C.S. § 13A:4-14; Ord. 6 PSF-D, 9-15-2010 § 1]
No trade waste, as defined in Section 15:1-1 of this Title, shall be collected by the City. The producer thereof shall, at his/her own expense, deliver the trade waste to a legally registered disposal facility pursuant to Chapter 6 of this Title or have the trade waste collected by an authorized collector, as provided in Section 15:4-4 of this Title.
[R.O. 1966 § 13A:4-15; Ord. 6 PSF-D, 2-17-2010 § 1; Ord. 6 PSF-D, 9-15-2010 § 2; Ord. 6PSF-F, 6-15-2016]
Every owner, lessee or person in control of a commercial source of refuse shall post a permit which states clearly and legibly the trade or business name, addresses, telephone number and the day, time of refuse collection presently serving the establishment, as well as the name, address and telephone number of the private refuse collection hauler serving the establishment.
Every owner, lessee or person in control of a commercial source of refuse shall post the trade waste permit issued by the Department of Public Works. The trade waste permit shall expire one year from issuance and cost $25. Such permits shall be prominently displayed by affixing to a window near the principal entrance of the commercial source so as to be easily visible from outside the structure. If this is not possible, such permit shall be prominently displayed inside, near the principal entrance. The applicant shall obtain and post a new permit annually, or whenever there is a change in the hauler utilized to collect refuse from the commercial source. Any person, firm, or corporation who violates or fails or neglects to comply with any provision of this chapter or rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto, shall be punishable upon conviction thereof by a fine or penalty as provided below:
1. 
First Offense. A fine of $100.
2. 
Second Offense. A fine of $200.
3. 
Third Offense. A fine of $350 and/or up to 90 days of community service.
4. 
Fourth and Each Subsequent Offense. A fine of $1,500, and/or up to 90 days of community service and discontinuance of solid waste collection service until compliance is met. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and be punishable as such.
5. 
A mandatory court appearance is required for the third and subsequent violations of this chapter provided that the third offense must be within one year of the first offense.
6. 
The City waives the application of the additional penalty for a subsequent violation within one year of a previous violation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:49-5.
[R.O. 1966 C.S. § 13A:4-16; Ord. 6 PSF-D, 9-15-2010 § 4]
All trade waste, defined herein as waste produced by a commercial source, shall be collected by an authorized collector, as provided in Section 15:4-4. Any premises whose solid waste is, at the time of adoption of this Title, not collected by the City or its agent shall continue to have their solid waste collected by an authorized collector as provided in the aforementioned section.
[Ord. 6 S+FC, 9-18-1985 § 3; Ord. 6 PSF-D, 2-17-2010 § 1; Ord. 6PSF-A(S), 1-7-2016]
a. 
No mechanical refuse container equipment may be placed on a street or public right-of-way without a permit. An application for a permit must be submitted to the Central Permit Office with the required fee. The applicant shall specify thereon the size and location of the equipment and the duration of time the equipment will be at the location.
If such equipment is to occupy the street or public right of way for 24 hours or less, the applicant shall pay the required fee by mail or in person within 24 hours, exclusive of weekends and holidays, after placement of the equipment. If the equipment is to be used for more than 24 hours, the applicant must receive a permit prior to placement.
b. 
The fee for a permit shall be the sum of $13 per container per location. In addition thereto, no permit shall be issued until and unless the applicant has posted an annual deposit with the Central Permit Office in the amount of $1,250. The deposit will cover all permits which are issued during a one year period and shall be used to defray the costs of any damage which may occur to a City street as the result of the placement of mechanical refuse container equipment. The applicant shall be required to maintain this deposit at all times during the year. At the end of the year the remaining balance, if any, shall be returned to the applicant or may be applied toward the next annual $1,250 deposit. The posting of a deposit shall not be deemed to waive any additional rights which the City may have to pursue any claims for damage.
c. 
The duration and the location for which a permit shall be issued are subject to the discretion of the Director of the Department of Engineering.
d. 
Each permit shall be deemed issued subject to and controlled by the provisions of this Title and of other applicable ordinances and regulations of the City.
e. 
Mechanical refuse container equipment shall prominently display the name, address and telephone number of the owner thereof and shall be fitted with reflectors for night safety in such a manner as to indicate the height and width of same.
f. 
Mechanical refuse container equipment in violation of this Title may be impounded by the Division of Police after 12 hours' written or verbal notice given to the owner thereof by the Director of Engineering or his designee or by a Police Officer.
g. 
Notwithstanding paragraph f. above, any mechanical refuse container equipment situated in such a manner as to obstruct an adjacent owner's driveway or create a traffic or road hazard may be impounded immediately by the Division of Police.
h. 
Mechanical refuse container equipment impounded pursuant to paragraphs f. and g. above shall be towed or transported to locations within the City designated by the Director of the Department of Public Safety. Whenever such equipment is impounded as provided herein, the Division of Police shall, within five days therefrom, send a notice of such fact to the owner thereof by certified mail, return receipt requested.
i. 
Any owner of impounded mechanical refuse container equipment or person acting on his/her behalf desiring to redeem same, shall first pay a service or towing charge of $63 and, in addition, a storage charge of $13 per day for the time the impounded equipment was held in storage. The above charges and costs are in addition to other penalties that may be imposed for violation of any provision of this Title.
j. 
Whenever any mechanical refuse container equipment impounded by the Division of Police shall remain unclaimed by any person having the right to possession of same for a period of 30 days, it shall be used by the City or alternately sold at public auction to the highest bidder. Such auction sale shall take place after notice of such sale has been given at least seven days prior thereto, by publication in a newspaper circulating in the City and upon mailing of a copy of the notice to the owner of the equipment by regular mail at least seven days prior to the sale.
k. 
Notwithstanding any other penalty for the violation of this Title, upon the violation of any provisions of this section or of any of the terms or conditions stated in the permit, the Director of the Department of Engineering may revoke any permit issued hereunder. No rebate shall be made of any fee or part of a fee paid for the permit, as the result of such revocation.