There is hereby established a program for the mandatory source separation from the municipal solid waste stream by the single-family and multifamily residential, commercial, office park, industrial, institutional and governmental solid waste generators of the Township at the point of generation of the items in the chart below and such other recyclable materials to be added or deleted as designated recyclables by the County of Essex pursuant to as duly adopted amendment to the County Solid Waste Management Plan approved by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
RESIDENTIAL
COMMERCIAL
INSTITUTIONAL
Newspapers
Newspapers
Newspapers
Mixed paper (i.e. Junk mail, office paper, all marketable grades)
Glass food and beverage containers
Glass food and beverage containers
Old corrugated containers
Aluminum beverage containers
Aluminum beverage containers
Glass food and beverage containers
Leaves
Leaves
Aluminum beverage containers
Old corrugated containers
Old corrugated containers
Leaves
Office paper (all marketable grades)
Office paper (all marketable grades)
Used motor oil
Used motor oil
Used motor oil
White goods
White goods
White goods
Lead acid batteries (vehicle batteries)
Lead acid batteries (vehicle batteries)
Lead acid batteries (vehicle batteries)
Plastics (#1 and #2)
Plastics (#1 and #2)
Plastics (#1 and #2)
Steel/Tin Containers
Steel/Tin Containers
Steel/Tin Containers
Ferrous Scrap
Ferrous Scrap
Ferrous Scrap
ALUMINUM BEVERAGE CONTAINERS
Includes all containers normally used in the consumption of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages both in the home and in retail establishments dispensing the same for on or off premises consumption, the same being made entirely of aluminum.
BIMETAL (TIN/STEEL) CANS
Aluminum and tin or tin-plated steel food and beverage containers, including those for fruits, vegetables, juices and pet food.
COMMERCIAL SOURCE
Wholesale, retail, service or manufacturing establishments, including but not limited to restaurants, markets, offices, retail and wholesale outlets, industrial establishments and theaters.
(OLD) CORRUGATED CONTAINERS
All corrugated cardboard of the type commonly used for boxes, shipping containers and packing material having exterior cardboard plies separated by air spaces created by one or more fabricated cardboard plies.
FERROUS SCRAP
Scrap metal that is magnetic and rusts such as structural steel or cast iron components.
GLASS FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONTAINERS
All containers and objects commonly used in residential and nonresidential premises, such as bottles, jars, glasses, jugs and all other vessels made entirely and exclusively of glass.
INSTITUTIONAL SOURCES
Churches, synagogues, colleges, schools, municipal or municipality supported bodies, not-for-profit organizations and the like.
LEAD ACID BATTERIES (VEHICLE BATTERIES)
The types that contain lead and lead oxide with the sulfuric acid electrolyte produces a voltage.
LEAVES
Foliage material naturally formed from trees and bushes that are suitable for composting and mulching.
MIXED OFFICE PAPER
A combination of paper products found in an office environment, typically, it means high-grade papers such as copier paper, computer printout, and stationery. It is also including magazines, catalogs, brochures, white envelopes, advertising flyers and most mail.
MULTIFAMILY SOURCE
Any building or structure, or complex of buildings in which three (3) 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) or section 3 of the "Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law," P.L. 1967, c. 76 (C. 55:13A-1 et seq.).
NEWSPAPER
Paper of the type commonly referred to as "newsprint" and distributed at stated intervals, usually daily or weekly, having printed thereon news and opinions and containing advertisements and other matter of public interest.
PLASTIC CONTAINERS
Only those containers, such as beverage containers and laundry product containers, that have the Resin identification code 01 (PET) or 02 (HDEP).
RESIDENTIAL SOURCE
Homes, condominiums, townhouses and other dwelling units not defined as multi-family, commercial or institutional sources.
USED MOTOR OIL
Any waste crank case oil from periodic maintenance of internal combustion engines.
WHITE GOODS
Appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners, stoves, washers, dryers, steel or cast-iron plumbing fixtures, dishwashers and water heaters.
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 City of Orange Township, 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 in a manner and on such premises and shall be placed separately at the curb in a manner and on such days and times as may be hereinafter established by regulations promulgated by the City of Orange Township, Department of Public Works.
B. 
Exemptions. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.16(d), the governing body of a municipality may exempt persons occupying commercial or institutional premises within its municipal boundaries from the source separation requirements of the Article 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 Article, 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.
A. 
Commingled recyclable materials, corrugated cardboard, ferrous scrap, lead acid batteries, mixed paper, newspaper, leaves, used oil and white goods shall be kept separate from and not be mixed with regular refuse collected separately.
B. 
Between October 15 through December 15 of each year leaves, which are gathered, must be placed for disposal in biodegradable paper bags with a maximum weight of fifty (50) pounds, which can be composted together with leaves so as to prevent the yard waste from spilling or blowing out into the street and coming into contact with storm water.
C. 
Corrugated cardboard, mixed paper, and newspapers shall be tied or otherwise secured in bundles not exceeding thirty (30) pounds per bundle in weight or greater than twelve (12) inches per bundle in height.
D. 
All glass objects shall be cleaned of food or other material.
E. 
Aluminum or steel/tin cans shall be cleaned and contain no liquid or solid material.
F. 
Commingled recyclable materials shall be placed at the curb in a reusable container with drain holes. The weight of an individual filled container shall not exceed thirty (30) pounds.
G. 
Lead acid batteries shall be brought and recycled at the semi-annual Essex County Household Hazardous Waste collection events, typically held the first Saturday of May and October. Further information is available through the Essex County Utilities Authority website at http://www.ecuanj.com.
H. 
Used oil shall be brought and recycled at the nearest state licensed re-inspection station, oil retailer or retail service station.
I. 
White goods shall be recycled at curbside by the City of Orange disposal contractor once a month.
A. 
The Director of Public Works/Municipal Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to negotiate and to enter into contracts to dispose of all used recyclables collected by the City as herein described or to place the same out to bid if required by Local Public Contracts Law. The City may utilize its own personnel to collect recyclables or may contract out the cost of collection.
B. 
Anything wherein to the contrary notwithstanding any person may donate or sell recyclables to any person whether for profit or not for profit. It shall be further permissible under the terms of this section for any person to obtain a permit from the City of Orange Township to collect recyclables within the City. Any person obtaining such a permit shall not pick up recyclables from the curb without specific permission to do so.
C. 
From the time of placement at the curb of recyclables for collection by the City of Orange Township in accordance with the terms thereof, such recyclables shall be and become the property of the City of Orange Township or its authorized agents or designated entities.
D. 
It shall be a violation of this Article for any person unauthorized by the City to collect or pick up or cause to be picked up or collected such recyclables. Any and each collection is a violation hereof, from one or more residences, and shall constitute a separate and distinct offense punishable as hereinafter provided.
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 10:00 p.m. of the day immediately preceding the day of collection, but no later than 7:00 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 City of Orange Township.
The owner of any property shall be responsible for compliance with this Article. 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 City of Orange Township, Department of Public Works. 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 every six (6) months during their occupancy. Proof of tenant notification shall be provided to the Municipal Recycling Coordinator if requested.
A. 
All commercial and institutional generators of solid waste shall be required to comply with the provisions of this Article.
B. 
The arrangement for collection of designated recyclables hereunder shall be the responsibility of the commercial, institutional or industrial property owner or their designee, unless the municipality provides for the collection of designated recyclable materials. All commercial, institutional or industrial properties which provide outdoor litter receptacles and disposal service for their contents shall also provide receptacles for designated recyclable materials, for those materials commonly deposited, in the location of the litter receptacle, and shall provide for separate recycling service for their contents.
C. 
Prior to March 1 of each year, occupants of all Commercial and Institutional establishments, multifamily housing owners or their agents shall report, on forms provided by the municipality, to the Municipal Recycling Coordinator, the tonnage of recyclables collected and removed from the municipality during the previous year.
D. 
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.
A. 
Any application to the Planning Board of the City of Orange Township for subdivision or site plan approval for the construction of multifamily dwellings of three (3) or more units, single-family developments of fifty (50) or more units or any commercial, institutional, or industrial development for the utilization of one thousand (1,000) square feet or more of land, must include a recycling plan. 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 City of Orange Township, 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 City 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.
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 municipal solid waste for proper disposal or recycling. Allowing such unseparated solid waste and recyclables to accumulate will be considered a violation of this Article and the local sanitary code.
C. 
One placed in the location identified by this Article, or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant to this Article, no person, other than those authorized by the City of Orange Township, shall tamper with, collect, remove, or otherwise handle designated recyclable materials.
The Code Enforcement Official, the Department of Health, the Municipal Recycling Coordinator, the Housing Officer and the Essex County Department of Health are hereby individually and severally empowered to enforce the provisions of this Article. 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 owner, tenant, housekeeper, management company, operator, corporation or other person or entity occupying or operating any dwelling house, or portion thereof in the City who violates this section shall be liable to a fine up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.) or imprisonment for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days for a first offense. For a second offense the fine shall be two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) or imprisonment for a period not to exceed six (6) months. Each day for which a violation of this Article occurs shall be considered a separate offense. Fines levied and collected pursuant to the provisions of this Article shall be immediately deposited into the Municipal Recycling Trust Fund shall be used for the expenses of the City of Orange Township Recycling Program.
In the event that it is determined, by a court of competent jurisdiction, that any provision or section of this Article is unconstitutional, all other sections and provisions shall remain in effect. This Article shall take effect immediately, unless otherwise provided by resolution of the City of Orange Township Municipal Council.