[Ord. No. 2018-12; amended 5-26-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-13]
(a)
Princeton residents shall be permitted to dispose of leaves,
branches and logs in accordance with the requirements set forth in
this article.
(b)
It shall be the municipality's policy to encourage residents
to:
(1)
Participate in the program described in this article; or
(2)
To minimize the negative environmental and budgetary impacts
of the leaf, branch and log program and to provide flexibility apart
from the schedule, to compost, chip and/or mulch leaves, branches
and logs on their own property; or
(3)
Take leaves, branches and logs to the Lawrence Township Ecological
Facility, or such other ecological facility that may be designated
by the municipality, for disposal.
(c)
The intent of this article is to:
(1)
Keep Princeton's streets, roads, sidewalks, bike paths and public
right-of-ways free from debris for the safe passage of vehicles, including
emergency vehicles, pedestrians and bicycles;
(2)
Preserve and protect public property and public health, safety
and welfare;
(3)
Assist residents in the disposal and removal of leaves, branches
and logs in an orderly and organized fashion; and
(4)
Satisfy Princeton's stormwater management planning requirements.
(d)
The collection of grass clippings is not part of this program.
No person shall include grass clippings in the leaves, branches and
logs left for collection under this article, nor shall the municipality
be responsible for collecting grass clippings under this article.
[Ord. No. 2018-12]
For purposes of collection under this article, the municipality
shall be divided into several Sections. The director of infrastructure
and operations shall determine the identity, quantity and location
of these Sections. The director shall designate the Sections annually
and may also amend the identity, quantity or location of Sections
as may be necessary. The director's exercise of authority under this
Section shall be subject to the administrator's approval. The director
shall also report the designated collection Sections and corresponding
schedule to the Mayor and Council annually.
(a)
The municipality will collect leaves along residential roadways
and streets between the months of March and December. The director
of infrastructure and operations shall determine the leaf collection
schedule annually, specifying type of pick up (loose vs. bagged) and
frequency of collection, and may also amend said schedule as may be
necessary, subject to the approval of the administrator.
(b)
Leaves shall be left for collection as follows:
(1)
Leaves must be placed in piles (referred to as "loose leaves")
or in biodegradable paper bags (referred to as "bagged leaves").
(2)
Requirements for collection of loose leaves:
a.
Loose leaves shall be left out for the municipality's collection
by placing the pile(s) on the paved roadway adjacent to the curb or
the beginning of the paved roadway and extending no more than three
feet from the curb or if there is no curb, no more than three feet
from where the paved roadway begins.
b.
Loose leaves shall not be left on any sidewalk, bike path, bike
lane, or walkway, over utility boxes such as gas and water shutoffs
or sewer clean-outs or within 10 feet of any storm sewer inlet or
fire hydrant.
c.
Loose leaves shall be left out for collection prior to the start
of the scheduled collection week, but not more than seven days prior
to its start. For purposes of this Section, "start of the scheduled
collection week" shall mean 7:00 a.m. on Monday and "collection week"
shall mean Monday through Friday.
(3)
Requirements for collection of bagged leaves:
a.
Bagged leaves shall be left out for the municipality's collection
by placing the bag(s) on the edge of the roadway. For purposes of
this paragraph, "on the edge of the roadway" shall refer to the grass
(or dirt area if no grass) that is immediately adjacent to the paved
roadway but shall not mean the paved roadway itself or on the curb.
b.
Bagged leaves shall not be left on any sidewalk, bike path,
bike lane, or walkway, over utility boxes such as gas and water shutoffs
or sewer clean-outs or within 10 feet of any storm sewer inlet or
fire hydrant.
c.
Bagged leaves shall be left out for collection prior to the
start of the scheduled collection week, but not more than seven days
prior to its start. For purposes of this Section, "start of the scheduled
collection week" shall mean 7:00 a.m. on Monday and "collection week"
shall mean Monday through Friday.
(c)
Also refer to Schedules A and B for a summary and illustration,
respectively, of the requirements of this section. (Schedules A and
B may be found at the end of this section.)
(d)
Notwithstanding the above, leaves may be taken to the Lawrence
Township Ecological Facility, or such other ecological facility that
may be designated by the municipality, for disposal. Leaves may also
be disposed of on an owner's property, such as in wooded areas if
practicable.
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SCHEDULE A
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(Article 1A, Section 19-1A-3)
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Loose Leaves
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Bagged Leaves
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Branches
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Logs
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Time of Collection
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Monthly during October, November and December
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Weekly during October, November and December
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Spring and Fall each year
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Spring and Fall each year
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Placement for Collection
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Loose leaves are to be placed in piles
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Bagged are to be placed in biodegradable bags.
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Branches are to be placed in separate untied bundles or piles
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Logs are to be placed in separate untied bundles or piles
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Limitations on Quantity or Size of Materials
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3 feet wide
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None
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Branches must be cut no longer than 3 feet in length & no
larger than 4 inches in diameter
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Logs must be cut no longer than 3 feet in length & no larger
than 6 inches in diameter
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Bunches or piles of branches shall be no greater in size than
3 feet in length, 3 feet in width & 3 feet in height
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Bunches or piles of logs shall be no greater in size than 3
feet in width, 3 feet in length & 3 feet in height
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A maximum of 3 bundles or piles of logs per property may be
left for any scheduled collection
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Where Materials Must be Left for Collection
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On paved roadway but not more than 3 feet into paved roadway
(measured from curb or if no curb, from where pavement begins)
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On grass (or dirt area if not grass) that is immediately adjacent
to edge of paved roadway but not on paved roadway itself or on the
curb
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On paved roadway but not more than 3 feet into paved roadway
(measured from curb or if no curb, from where pavement begins)
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On paved roadway but not more than 3 feet into paved roadway
(measured from curb or if no curb, from where pavement begins)
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When Materials Must be Left for Collection
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Not more than 7 days prior to scheduled collection work
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Not more than 7 days prior to scheduled collection week
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Not more than 7 days prior to scheduled collection week
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Not more than 7 days prior to scheduled collection week
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SCHEDULE B
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(Article 1A, Section 19-1A-3)
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(a)
The municipality will collect branches and logs along residential
roadways and streets during the spring and fall each year and such
other times that may be deemed necessary by director of infrastructure
and operations, such as after major storm events. The director of
infrastructure and operations shall determine the branch and log collection
schedule annually and may also amend said schedule as may be necessary,
subject to the approval of the administrator.
(b)
Branches shall be left out for collection as follows (per each
scheduled collection day):
(1)
Branches shall be placed in separate untied bundles or piles
and left for collection by placing the bundle(s) or pile(s) on the
paved roadway adjacent to the curb or the beginning of the paved roadway
and extending no more than three feet from the curb or if there is
no curb, no more than three feet from where the paved roadway begins.
(2)
Branches must be cut no longer than three feet in length and
no larger than four inches in diameter.
(3)
Bundles and piles of branches may be no greater in size than
three feet in length, three feet in width and three feet in height.
(4)
Branches may not be placed on any sidewalk, bike path, bike
lane, or walkway, over utility boxes such as gas and water shutoffs
or sewer clean-outs or within 10 feet of any storm sewer inlet or
fire hydrant.
(5)
Branches shall be left out for collection prior to the start
of the scheduled collection week, but not more than seven days prior
to its start. For purposes of this Section, "start of the scheduled
collection week" shall mean 7:00 a.m. on Monday and "collection week"
shall mean Monday through Friday.
(c)
Logs shall be left out for collection as follows (per each scheduled
collection day):
(1)
Logs shall be placed in separate untied bundles or piles and
left for collection by placing the bundle(s) or pile(s) on the paved
roadway adjacent to the curb or the beginning of the paved roadway
and extending no more than three feet from the curb or if there is
no curb, no more than three feet from where the paved roadway begins.
(2)
Logs must be cut no longer than three feet in length and no
larger than six inches in diameter.
(3)
Bundles and piles of logs shall be no greater in size than three
feet in length, three feet in width and three feet in height.
(4)
A maximum amount of three bundles or piles of logs per property
may be left for collection.
(5)
Logs may not be placed on any sidewalk, bike path, bike lane,
or walkway, over utility boxes such as gas and water shutoffs or sewer
clean-outs or within 10 feet of any storm sewer inlet or fire hydrant.
(6)
Logs shall be left out for collection prior to the start of
the scheduled collection week, but not more than seven days prior
to its start. For purposes of this Section, "start of the scheduled
collection week" shall mean 7:00 a.m. on Monday and "collection week"
shall mean Monday through Friday.
(d)
Also refer to Schedules A and B attached hereto for a summary
and illustration, respectively, of the requirements of this Section.
(e)
Notwithstanding the above, branches and logs (not greater than
six inches in diameter) may be taken to the Lawrence Township Ecological
Facility, or such other ecological facility that may be designated
by the municipality, for disposal. Branches and logs may also be disposed
of on an owner's property, such as in wooded areas if practicable.
[Ord. No. 2018-12]
The municipality will not be responsible for:
(a)
Collecting leaves, branches or logs left within any public right-of-way
if not done in accordance with the requirements of this article, except
as provided in Section 19-1.1 of this Chapter; or
(b)
Collecting any leaves, branches or logs left on any private
property, except as provided in Section 15-2 of the "Code of the Borough
of Princeton, New Jersey, 1974."
