As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
COMMINGLED
A combining of nonputrescible source-separated recyclable
materials for the purpose of recycling.
DESIGNATED RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
Those materials designated within the Sussex County District
Solid Waste Management Plan to be source separated for the purpose
of recycling. These materials include:
A.
As defined by the Sussex County Solid Waste Management Plan,
residential generators):
(3)
CORRUGATEDContainers, brown grocery bags and similar paper items, usually used to transport supplies, equipment, parts or other merchandise.
(5)
LEAVES and BRUSHLeaves, brush and other yard trimmings, including grass clippings, from institutional, commercial or industrial sources.
(7)
MIXED OFFICE PAPERItems listed in computer printout/white ledger category when mixed with envelopes, manila folders and colored paper; material generated by commercial/institutional sources.
(8)
NEWSPAPERAll paper marketed as newsprint or newspaper and containing at least 70% newsprint or newspaper (American Paper Institute grade Nos. 6, 7 and 8 news).
(9)
PLASTIC CONTAINERSContainers such as polyethylene terephthalate (PETE No. 1) soda bottles, high-density polyethylene (HDPE No. 2) milk, water and detergent bottles.
(10)
STEEL CANSRigid containers made exclusively or primarily of steel, tin-plated steel and composite steel and aluminum cans used to store food, beverages, paint and a variety of other household and consumer products.
(12)
TEXTILESTextiles larger than 15 inches by 15 inches (e.g., clean clothing, drapes, curtains, sheets, towels, cloth, belts, shoes, handbags and small stuffed animals).
(13)
TIRESRubber-based scrap automotive and truck tires.
(14)
USED MOTOR OILPetroleum-based or synthetic oil whose use includes, but is not limited to, lubrication of internal combustion engines, which through use, storage or handling has become unsuitable in its original purpose due to the presence of impurities or loss of original properties.
B.
As defined by the Sussex County Solid Waste Management Plan,
nonresidential generators (commercial and institutional sectors):
(2)
ANTIFREEZEAutomotive engine coolant consisting of a mixture of ethylene glycol and water or propylene glycol and water.
(5)
CONSUMER BATTERIESAny type of button, coin, cylindrical, rectangular or other-shaped enclosed device or sealed container which is utilized as an energy source for commercial, industrial, medical, institutional or household use; does not include lead-acid batteries from vehicles.
(6)
CORRUGATEDContainers, brown grocery bags and similar paper items used as dunnage in the packaging and transporting of equipment and supplies or other merchandise.
(8)
HEAVY IRONAll structural steel or ferrous metal, including cast iron components.
(9)
LEAD-ACID BATTERIESBatteries from all vehicles, heavy equipment and machinery that are stored in a manner that protects them from the elements to avoid corrosion and leakage.
(10)
LEAVES and BRUSHLeaves, brush and other yard trimmings, including grass clippings, from institutional, commercial or industrial sources.
(11)
MAGAZINE and JUNK MAILMagazines, flyers and mailers of magazine stock, glossy white and colored paper, and envelopes, telephone directories and books.
(12)
MERCURY-CONTAINING DEVICESInclude fluorescent and compact tubes, high intensity discharge (HID) and neon lamps, electrical switches, thermostats, thermometers and any batteries containing mercury.
(13)
MIXED OFFICE PAPERItems listed in computer printout/white ledger category, when mixed with envelopes, manila folders and colored paper, generated by commercial/institutional sources.
(14)
NEWSPAPERAll paper marketed as newsprint or newspaper and containing at least 70% newsprint or newspaper (American Paper Institute grade Nos. 6, 7 and 8 news).
(15)
PLASTIC CONTAINERSContainers such as polyethylene terephthalate (PETE No. 1) soda bottles, high-density polyethylene (HDPE No. 2) milk, water and detergent bottles and food containers.
(16)
SCRAP AUTOSCrushed or shredded automobile or truck bodies, excluding auto shredder residue or fluff.
(17)
STEEL CANSRigid containers made exclusively or primarily of steel, tin-plated steel and composite steel and aluminum used to store food, beverages, paint and a variety of other household and consumer products.
(19)
TEXTILESTextiles larger than 15 inches by 15 inches (e.g., clean clothing, drapes, curtains, sheets, towels, cloth, belts, shoes, handbags and small stuffed animals).
(20)
TIRESRubber-based scrap automotive and truck tires.
(21)
USED CONSUMER ELECTRONICSAny appliance used in a business that includes circuitry. Includes components and subassemblies of electronic products, computers and peripherals, i.e., monitors, surge suppressors, APUs, printers, copiers, VCRs and televisions, cell phones, fax machines, etc.
(22)
USED MOTOR OILPetroleum-based or synthetic oil whose use includes, but is not limited to, lubrication of internal combustion engines, which through use, storage or handling has become unsuitable in its original purpose due to the presence of impurities or loss of original properties.
(23)
WHITE GOODS and LIGHT IRONAll large appliances such as washers, dryers, refrigerators, etc., as well as products made from sheet iron, such as shelving, file cabinets, metal desks, recycled or reconditioned steel drums, and other nonstructural ferrous scrap.
(24)
WOOD SCRAPUnfinished lumber from construction or demolition projects, including pallets. "Unfinished" shall mean non-chemically treated, that is, not pressure-treated, impregnated with preservatives, insecticides, fungicides, creosote or other chemicals, and not painted, resin coated or otherwise surface treated, and not laminated or bonded and not similarly altered from its natural condition.
MULTIFAMILY DWELLING
Any building or structure, or complex of buildings, in which
three 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 guesthouses
serving transient or seasonal guests, as those terms are defined under
Subsection (j) of § 3 of the Hotel and Multiple Dwelling
Law, P.L. 1967, c. 76 (N.J.S.A. 55:13A-1 et seq.).
MUNICIPAL RECYCLING COORDINATOR
The person or persons appointed by the municipal governing
body, who shall be authorized to, among other things, enforce the
provisions of this chapter, and any rules and regulations which may
be promulgated hereunder.
MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE (MSW) STREAM
All solid waste generated at residential, commercial and
institutional establishments within the boundaries of the Township
of Sandyston.
RECYCLABLE MATERIAL
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.
SOURCE SEPARATION
The process by which recyclable materials are separated from
solid waste at the point of generation by the generator thereof for
the purposes of recycling.
The collection of recyclable material shall be in the manner
prescribed as follows:
A. Glass shall be cleaned and/or rinsed. All tops shall be removed.
B. Aluminum and bimetal cans shall be rinsed.
C. Plastic containers (Nos. 1 through 7) shall be cleaned and/or rinsed.
All tops shall be removed.
D. Magazines and junk mail shall be bundled separately, cross-tied and
secured in bundles not to exceed 50 pounds.
E. Newspaper shall be bundled separately, cross-tied and secured in
bundles not to exceed 50 pounds.
F. Corrugated/cardboard containers shall be knocked down and secured
in bundles not to exceed 50 pounds.
G. All receptacles or dumpsters shall be kept in a clean and safe manner.
The owner of any property shall be responsible for compliance
with this chapter. The management or owner of multifamily units is
responsible for setting up and maintaining the recycling system, including
collection of recyclable materials, in accordance with guidelines
or regulations established by the appropriate municipal office. Violation
and penalty notices will be directed to the owner or management in
those instances where the violator is not easily identifiable. The
management or owner shall issue notification and collection rules
to new tenants when they arrive and every six months during their
occupancy.
The Code Enforcement Official, the Board of Health, the Recycling
Coordinator and the Sussex County Department of Health are hereby
individually and severally empowered to enforce the provisions of
this chapter. An inspection may consist of sorting through containers
and opening solid waste bags to detect the presence of any recyclable
material.
In the event that it is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction
that any provision or section of this chapter is unconstitutional,
all other sections and provisions shall remain in effect.
This chapter shall take effect immediately unless otherwise
provided by resolution of the governing body.