[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council
of the Township of Springfield as indicated in article histories.
Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 12-14-1994 as § 14-1 of
the 1994 Code]
In the interpretation of this article, the following
words shall have the following meanings:
Meat and vegetable waste solids resulting from the handling,
preparation, cooking and consumption of foods.
Any person owning, occupying, leasing or acting as agent
for any premises in the Township where garbage or refuse shall or
may accumulate.
Paper of all kinds, rags, old clothes, leather, rubber, carpets,
wood, excelsior, sawdust, tree branches, yard trimmings, wood furniture
and other combustible solids not considered to be of a highly volatile
or explosive nature, metal, metal shavings, tin cans, glass, crockery
and other similar materials, but not the waste resulting from building
construction or alteration work, ashes, but not the fuel residue from
steam power plants, except that resulting from boilers devoted 90%
or more to the purpose of heating buildings, and any small accumulation
of cellar or yard dirt.
An accepted public street or alley.
A.Â
Upon compliance by the occupants of premises in the
Township with the requirements of this chapter, the Township, through
its agents, employees or other authorized collectors, shall remove
all accumulation of garbage and refuse. No other person shall be permitted
to remove garbage or refuse from the Township.
A.Â
Occupants of premises in the Township shall provide and keep on their premises at least one metal receptacle with tight-fitting cover for each family unit residing on the premises and at least two such receptacles for each restaurant, market, store or similar establishment on the premises. Such receptacles shall be of not more than 30 gallons' capacity and equipped with pull handles. All accumulations of garbage and refuse shall be kept in such receptacles, except as provided in § 177-6.
B.Â
The use of baskets or paper containers as receptacles
for waste materials is not permitted.
C.Â
Receptacles that are badly broken or otherwise fail
to meet the requirements of this article may be classed as refuse
and may be collected as such by the Township.
The occupant of premises, on the scheduled day
for collection, shall place all garbage and refuse for collection
at the street sideline nearest to his/her property. Such placement
shall not be made more than eight hours prior to the time established
for collection, and empty receptacles shall not be left on the street
line more than eight hours after the garbage and refuse has been collected.
Township collectors are prohibited from entering upon any unaccepted lands, streets, service area, driveway or alleys, or any privately owned buildings or portion of any such building, such as a vestibule, kitchen, pantry, cellar or boiler room, for the purpose of moving refuse material to the curb for collection, except as provided in § 177-8.
A.Â
Garbage shall be thoroughly drained of all water, wrapped securely in paper and placed in a receptacle as described in § 177-3. Refuse shall be stored and held in a receptacle that may be the same receptacle used to contain the wrapped garbage. Where these materials are of such nature that they cannot be deposited in a receptacle, can or barrel, they shall be securely and properly tied into bundles or packages to prevent any spilling while being handled by Township employees, or other authorized persons, 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, but shall not exceed 65 pounds in weight.
B.Â
Paper shall be securely and properly tied into bundles
or other packages in a manner to prevent any scattering while being
handled by the collectors 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,
and shall not exceed 65 pounds in weight.
C.Â
All receptacles, cans and barrels used for the purposes
herein described shall not be filled higher than three inches below
the top and, when so filled, shall be of such a weight, not exceeding
65 pounds, as can be easily handled by one person. It is unlawful
to use baskets and paper or wood boxes for this purpose.
No person shall prevent or interfere with any
agent or employee of the Township, or any person under contract with
the Township, in the discharge of his/her duties in the collection
of garbage or refuse.
A.Â
To ensure the effective operation of the provisions
of this article, the Township Council is authorized, from time to
time, to make, by resolution, such written rules or regulations or
orders as may be necessary or expedient to further implement the provisions
of this article.
B.Â
When it shall appear to be more efficient for collection
purposes by the Township Council, the Council, upon written request
or upon permission of the occupant of the premises, may authorize
Township agents or employees, or persons under contract with the Township,
to enter upon and collect garbage and refuse placed at the sideline
of unaccepted streets, service areas or such other areas as it may
designate, subject to such conditions as it may impose. Such collection
service shall not be construed to be an acceptance of any such unaccepted
street or area by the Township.
C.Â
No person shall violate any written regulation, rule
or order made by resolution of the Township Council hereunder.
D.Â
No resolution adopted hereunder shall be effective
until it has been filed with the Township Clerk and published at least
once in the newspaper in which Township ordinances are published.
[Adopted 12-14-1994 as § 14-2 of the 1994 Code;
amended in its entirety 6-9-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-03]
A.Â
Purpose of article. The Township of Springfield finds that reducing
the amount of solid waste and conservation of recyclable materials
is an important public concern and is necessary to implement the requirements
of the SWMA and the county plan. The recycling of certain materials
from the residential, commercial and institutional establishments
in this municipality will conserve existing landfill capacity, facilitate
the implementation and operation of other forms of resource recovery
and conserve natural resources through reduced energy consumption
and reduced water and air pollution as well as reduce the demand on
raw material extraction.
B.Â
Statutory authority for Recycling Ordinance. This article is adopted
pursuant to P.L. 1987, c. 102 (effective April 20, 1987), N.J.S.A.
40:48-2, N.J.S.A. 40:66-1 and N.J.S.A. 40:49-2.1 and any amendments
adopted thereto.
As used in this article, the following definitions shall apply.
All other terms and phrases shall be as defined in the SWMA and regulations
promulgated thereunder and the county plan, unless the content clearly
requires a different meaning.
The Solid Waste Management Act, N.J.S.A. 13:1E-1 et seq.,
as amended and supplemented.
Empty food and beverage containers comprised of aluminum.
Excluded from this definition are aluminum aerosol cans and aluminum
foil and trays.
Liquid used in a cooling system that is mixed with water
and prevents the water from freezing. The solution serves as the engine
coolant.
The program utilized for the collection of those recyclable
materials as designated by the Department of Solid Waste from residential
curbside and participating multifamily and participating school collection
programs.
A person who shall have completed the requirements of a course
of instruction in various aspects of recycling program management,
as determined and administered by the Department of Environmental
Protection.
Source-separated, nonputrescible, metal, glass and plastic
bottles coded No. 1 or No. 2; paper; and corrugated and other cardboard.
Source-separated, nonputrescible waste concrete, asphalt,
brick, block, asphalt-based roofing, scrap and wood waste; source-separated,
nonputrescible waste materials, other than metal, glass, paper, plastic
containers, and corrugated and other cardboard, resulting from construction,
remodeling, repair and demolition operations on houses, commercial
buildings, pavements and other structures; source-separated whole
trees, tree trunks, tree parts, tree stumps, brush and leaves, provided
that they are not composted; source-separated scrap tires; and source-separated
petroleum contaminated soils.
Source-separated compostable or anaerobically digestible
material, such as source-separated food waste, biodegradable plastic
and yard trimmings.
Used oil, antifreeze, latex paints, thermostats, fluorescent
lamps (light bulbs), oil-based finishes, batteries, mercury-containing
devices and consumer electronics.
All commercial and industrial activities that operate for
profit and are involved in retail or manufacture of goods and services
provided for sale.
A combining of source-separated recyclable materials for
the purpose of recycling.
A location designed in accordance with the land use ordinances
of this municipality as required for multifamily dwellings with more
than 20 residential units where curbside collection is not provided
under the Burlington County Regional Program.
A group of units, arranged horizontally or vertically, where
the form of ownership of real property is under a master deed providing
for ownership by one or more owners of units of improvements together
with an undivided interest in common elements appurtenant to each
such unit.
Computer equipment, including desktop and laptop computers
and related components, including, monitors, circuit boards, terminals,
and CPU's, and peripheral equipment, including keyboards, printers,
copiers, and fax machines. It shall also include VCRs, CD players,
DVD players, and cellular phones. Consumer electronics shall not include
televisions as defined herein until such time as such devices are
banned at solid waste disposal facilities in accordance with the Electronic
Waste Recycling Act, P.L 2008, c.130, et seq. and any amendments thereto.
Solid waste, food waste, or other material which adheres
to, or which is otherwise contained on or in, source-separated recyclable
materials.
All corrugated cardboard normally used for packing, mailing,
shipping or containerizing goods, merchandise or other material, but
excluding plastic, foam, foil or wax-coated or soiled corrugated cardboard.
The Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders, and its
successors and assigns, acting through the Burlington County Division
of Solid Waste Management.
Those designated recyclables that are placed for collection
within the parameters of the curbside collection program as outlined
herein.
A container provided by the municipality or persons for the
temporary storage of recyclable materials within the residential unit.
Less than 1% by volume.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
Those recyclable materials to be source-separated in this
municipality including but not limited to aluminum cans, antifreeze,
consumer electronics, corrugated cardboard, fluorescent lights, glass
containers, lead-acid/batteries, leaves, metal appliances, paper,
plastic bottles (coded No. 1 and No. 2), rechargeable batteries, steel
(tin) cans, textiles, tires and used motor oil.
The transportation, placement, reuse, sale, donation, transfer
or temporary storage, for a period not exceeding six months, or for
a period of time as mandated by law, of designated recyclable materials
for all possible uses except for disposal as solid waste.
The Burlington County Department of Solid Waste, its successors
and assigns.
All newspaper, fine paper, bond paper, junk mail, office
paper, magazines, paperback books, school paper, catalogs, computer
paper, telephone books, chipboard, corrugated and other cardboard
and similar cellulosic material whether shredded or whole, but excluding
wax paper, plastic or foil-coated paper, thermal fax paper, carbon
paper, blueprint paper, food-contaminated paper, and soiled paper
and cardboard.
A lighting system which works by creating electric arcs inside
a gas-rich tube to produce ultraviolet light, then converting this
to visible fluorescent light by its passage through a layer of phosphor
on the inside of the glass.
Any person who causes solid waste to be produced for any
purpose whatsoever.
All clear (flint), green, and brown (amber) colored glass
containers. Glass shall not include crystal, ceramics, light bulbs,
plate, window, laminated, wired or mirrored glass.
A replaceable unit that holds ink and the print nozzles for
inkjet printers.
Any entity, either public or private, either for profit or
nonprofit, which operates for educational, charitable, religious,
fraternal or other public purpose.
A storage battery with lead electrodes and that contains
dilute sulfuric acid as the electrolyte. These include starting batteries,
such as vehicle batteries, marine batteries, small sealed lead acid
and deep cell batteries used to power vehicles or marine accessories
such as trolling motors, winches or lights.
Vegetative material, typically generated in the autumn, which
fall from trees and are collected for removal from a property.
Appliances composed predominantly of metal, including stoves,
washing machines, dryers and water heaters. Also included are all
Freon-containing appliances, including air conditioners, freezers,
refrigerators and dehumidifiers.
Any park, including a trailer park or camp, equipped to handle
mobile homes sited on a year-round basis as defined in N.J.S.A. 2A:
18-61.7 et seq.
Any building or structure or complex of buildings or structures
in which three or more dwelling units are rented or leased or offered
for rental or lease for residential purposes, whether privately or
publicly financed, except 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 (N.J.S.A. 55: 13A-1 et seq.), and N.J.S.A 40:66-1.2 et seq.
The Township of Springfield located within the County of
Burlington, State of New Jersey.
A site owned and operated by a municipality for the receipt
and temporary storage of certain designated Class A recyclable materials
delivered by residents and small commercial and nonprofit establishments,
for a period not exceeding two months prior to their transport to
a recycling center or end-market.
Residential, commercial and institutional solid waste generated
within a community.
Residential, commercial and institutional waste in the context
of the Statewide Solid Waste Management Plan Update, which constitutes
the waste stream, used to calculate the state-mandated 50% recycling
rate. This waste stream includes waste Types 10 and 23.
All newspaper, fine paper, bond paper, junk mail, office
paper, magazines, paperback books, school paper, catalogs, computer
paper, telephone books and similar cellulosic material, whether shredded
or whole, but excluding tissue and towel paper, wax paper, plastic
or foil-coated paper, thermal fax paper, carbon paper, NCR paper,
blueprint paper, and food-contaminated or soiled paper.
Any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association,
cooperative enterprise, trust, municipal authority, federal institution
or agency, state institution or agency, municipality, other governmental
agency of any other entity, or any group of such persons, which is
recognized by law as the subject of rights and duties.
All bottles that are labeled as made from polyethylene terapthalate
(PET) and coded as No. 1 and high-density polyethylene terapthalate
(HDPE) and coded as No. 2. Specifically excluded are bottles that
formerly contained hazardous materials, including but not limited
to paint, solvents, motor oil and pesticides and herbicides.
Organic material which is capable of, and prone to, a rapid
process of biological and biochemical decomposition, under anaerobic
or aerobic conditions, resulting in the formation of malodorous byproducts.
A residential condominium, cooperative or fee-simple community
or horizontal property regime, the residents of which do not receive
any tax abatement or tax exemption related to its construction, comprised
of a community trust or other trust device, condominium association,
homeowners' association or council of co-owners, wherein the
cost of maintaining roads and streets and providing essential services
is paid for by a not-for-profit entity consisting exclusively of unit
owners within the community. No apartment building or garden apartment
complex owned by an individual or entity that receives monthly rental
payments from tenants who occupy the premises shall be considered
a qualified private community. No proprietary campground facility,
as defined in Section 1 of P.L.1993, c.258 (N.J.S.A. 45: 22A-49),
shall be considered to be a qualified private community.
Batteries used in portable electronic devices composed of
nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd), nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH), lithium ion
(Li-ion) and small sealed lead (Pb).
Materials that would otherwise become solid waste that can
be separated, collected and/or processed and returned to the economic
mainstream in the form of raw materials or products.
Any process by which materials, which would otherwise become
solid waste, are collected, separated or processed and returned to
the economic mainstream in the form of raw materials or products.
A facility designed and operated solely for receiving, storing,
processing or transferring source-separated recyclable material (Class
A, Class B, Class C and/or Class D recyclable materials).
Any person residing within the municipality on a temporary
or permanent basis, but excluding persons residing in hotels or motels.
Bits and pieces of metal parts (for example, bars, turnings,
rods, sheets, wire) or metal pieces that may be combined together
with bolts or soldering (for example, radiators, scrap automobiles,
railroad box cars) which, when worn or superfluous, can be recycled.
Included are all ferrous and nonferrous metals, including appliances
and appliances containing refrigerants.
Garbage, refuse and other discarded materials, as defined
in N.J.S.A. 13:1E-1 et seq. and N.J.S.A. 48:13A-1 et seq.
Recyclable materials separated from the solid waste stream
at the point of generation.
An empty food, beverage and aerosol container comprised of
tin, steel or a combination thereof, which formerly contained only
nonhazardous substances or such other substances as have been approved
for recycling by the Department of Solid Waste.
The New Jersey Solid Waste Management Act, as amended.
A stand-alone display system containing a cathode-ray tube
or any other type of display primarily intended to receive video programming
via broadcast, having a viewable area greater than four inches measured
diagonally, able to adhere to standard consumer video formats and
having the capability of selecting different broadcast channels and
support sound capability.
Clean, dry clothing or other fabric measuring at least one
foot by one foot in size. It shall not include material that is wet
or mildewed.
Rubber wheels used on motorized transport or equipment, whether
bias-ply, cross-ply or radial.
An exhausted replaceable cartridge containing toner powder
and sometimes the photosensitive drum on which a laser printer generates
the image to be printed.
Waste, originating in the community, consisting of household
waste from private residences, commercial waste which originates in
wholesale, retail or service establishments such as, restaurants,
stores, markets, theaters, hotels and warehouses, and institutional
waste material originated in schools, hospitals, research institutions
and public buildings.
Large items of waste material, such as appliances and furniture.
Discarded automobiles, boats, trucks, and trailers and large vehicle
parts and tires are included under this category.
Any oil that has been refined from crude oil, or any synthetic
oil, that has been used and, as a result of such use, is contaminated
by physical or chemical impurities, or unused oil that is contaminated
by physical or chemical impurities through storage or handling and
is determined to be a solid waste by the generator.
The municipal recycling center that manages used oil and
accepts and/or aggregates and stores used-oil collected from used-oil
generators regulated under N.J.A.C. 7:26A-6.4 that bring used-oil
to the collection center in shipments of no more than 55 gallons pursuant
to N.J.A.C. 7:26A-6.4(e). Used-oil accumulation centers may also accept
used oil from household do-it-yourselfer used-oil generators.
Notwithstanding the limitations to the Burlington County Regional
Program (BCRP) or the Municipal Recycling Depot as outlined within
this article, every person is required to source separate and recycle
each of the designated recyclable materials outlined within this article.
A.Â
In order to facilitate the collection of certain designated recyclable
materials, there is hereby established a curbside program for the
collection of source-separated recyclable material from residents
of the municipality.
B.Â
Designated recyclable materials for the curbside program are those
materials designated by the DSW for collection within the BCRP. These
materials are: aluminum cans, corrugated cardboard, glass containers,
paper, plastic bottles (coded 1 and 2), steel (tin) cans and other
recyclable materials as may be designated from time to time by the
DSW.
C.Â
Multifamily complexes of 20 or more units, condominium complexes
of 20 or more units, mobile home parks of 20 or more units, or any
commercial or institutional establishment shall not receive collection
under this program unless the collection location and type of containers
are approved by the DSW.
D.Â
Collections of recyclable materials pursuant to this section shall
be in accordance with a schedule of recycling collection areas and
dates promulgated by DSW and publicly advertised by the municipality
or county.
E.Â
All residents served by the curbside program shall source separate all designated recyclables for curbside collection and shall place them at the side of the road fronting their residence in the manner designated by § 177-13 of this article and on the date specified for collection.
F.Â
Residents who are physically unable to place recyclable materials
out for collection within the Burlington County Regional Program shall
be exempt from requirements for participation within the program.
Determinations for this exemption shall be at the discretion of this
municipality.
All recyclables placed for collection pursuant to the curbside program established within § 177-12 of this article shall be source-separated and prepared for collection in accordance with the following conditions:
A.Â
Cardboard and paper shall be set out in carts provided by this municipality.
(1)Â
Boxes shall be flattened so as to fit into the cart.
(2)Â
Where cardboard boxes are too large to be placed in the cart and
where there are too many boxes to fit within the cart, cardboard boxes
must be flattened and placed alongside the cart for collection.
(3)Â
Carts shall be placed at the curb with the lid opening facing the
street.
(4)Â
Carts shall be placed in such a manner as to leave at least two feet
of clear space around each side of the cart.
(5)Â
Carts shall be placed in such a manner as to avoid interference from
overhead obstructions.
(6)Â
Carts shall be maintained in a neat and sanitary condition so as
to deter vermin and odors.
(7)Â
Carts are the property of the municipality and may not be used for
any other purpose or to contain any other material.
B.Â
Glass containers, aluminum cans, steel cans and plastic bottles:
(1)Â
Remove all caps and lids and dispose of as solid waste.
(2)Â
Glass containers, aluminum cans, steel cans and plastic bottles shall
be rinsed free of contaminants.
(3)Â
Glass containers, aluminum cans, steel cans and plastic bottles shall
be placed in a recycling container provided by the municipality.
(4)Â
Plastic and/or paper garbage bags shall not be utilized as containers
for glass containers, aluminum cans, steel cans and plastic bottles.
C.Â
Municipally provided recycling carts/containers may not be used for
any other purpose whatsoever.
D.Â
Removal of recycling carts/containers provided by the municipality
by any person is prohibited.
E.Â
Recyclables shall not be placed for collection earlier than the evening
of the day preceding a scheduled collection day. Recyclables must
be placed at the roadside by 6:00 a.m. on the scheduled collection
day.
A.Â
There is hereby established a municipal depot program for the convenience
of the residents. Source-separated recyclables listed below may be
brought to the Municipal Building during the times and days advertised.
A.Â
It shall be the responsibility of the owners or managers of every multifamily, dwelling, qualified private community and mobile home park to construct and maintain, in a neat and sanitary condition, recycling storage location(s) and recycling containers on their property in accordance with § 185-46, Design of Containment Areas for designated recyclable materials, of the Land Development Ordinance of the Township of Springfield and in accordance with the requirements of the Burlington County Department of Solid Waste Management.
C.Â
The owners or managers of each and every one of the above-referenced
locations shall notify all new residents within 30 days of occupancy,
and all other residents no less than two times each calendar year,
of the recycling location(s), the list of materials that are required
to be recycled, the location of all recycling containers and the requirements
of recyclable material preparation.
D.Â
The owners or managers of each and every one of the above-referenced
locations who elect not to participate in the Burlington County Regional
Program shall arrange for the collection and recycling of the designated
recyclable materials outlined within this section at their own expense
as allowed by law.
All persons generating municipal solid waste within this municipality
through the operation of a commercial or institutional establishment
shall source separate and arrange for collection of all designated
recyclables within 30 days of the effective date of this article.
A.Â
Designated recyclable materials for the mandatory commercial and
institutional source separation program shall consist of the following
materials:
(1)Â
Aluminum cans.
(2)Â
Antifreeze.
(3)Â
Consumer electronics.
(4)Â
Corrugated cardboard.
(5)Â
Fluorescent lights.
(6)Â
Glass containers.
(7)Â
Lead acid batteries.
(8)Â
Leaves.
(9)Â
Metal appliances.
(10)Â
Paper.
(11)Â
Plastic bottles (coded 1 and 2).
(12)Â
Rechargeable batteries.
(13)Â
Steel (tin) cans.
(14)Â
Textiles.
(15)Â
Tires.
(16)Â
Used motor oil.
(17)Â
Ink jet cartridge.
(18)Â
Toner cartridge.
(19)Â
Other recyclable materials as designated by the municipality.
B.Â
The owner or manager of each and every commercial and institutional source shall be required to report recycling tonnages as described in § 177-16.
C.Â
The arrangement for collection of designated recyclables for disposition
hereunder shall be the responsibility of the individual(s) responsible
for the provision of solid waste or recycling services, including
the provision or maintenance of litter receptacles located on the
property of any commercial or institutional establishment generating
designated recyclables.
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:26A-10.3 all multifamily housing owners,
mobile home parks, commercial and institutional housing owners or
their agents shall report the tonnage of designated recyclable materials
collected for recycling from their business or premises, as follows:
A.Â
The management individuals responsible for the provision of recycling
services as herein defined at all residential, commercial, institutional
and industrial properties that contract for recycling services with
a private company shall submit to the Municipal Recycling Coordinator,
by the first day of February of each year, documentation verifying
the previous year's total recycling (expressed by weight) for
each material recycled.
B.Â
Documentation shall take the form of a letter or report issued by
the recycling service provider or end market to the generator of the
recycled material. The generator must maintain weight slips or paid
invoices and make such records available for inspection by this municipality,
county or state for a period not to exceed five years.
C.Â
Any solid waste or recycling service provider shall submit to the
Municipal Recycling Coordinator, by the first day of February of each
year, documentation verifying the previous year's total recycling
(expressed by weight) for each material recycled as prescribed by
the DSW.
D.Â
At a minimum, all reporting shall detail the municipality of origin,
the name and location of the market or recycling center and the amount
of each source-separated recyclable material, expressed in gallons,
tons or cubic yards, brought to each manufacturer or recycling center
from the municipality of origin. Those persons specifying this information
in cubic yards shall also indicate the conversion ratio utilized for
calculating the materials from cubic yards to tons.
A.Â
It shall be unlawful for:
(1)Â
Any person, other than those persons authorized, to collect any designated
recyclable which has been placed at the roadside for collection or
within a recycling depot pursuant to this article;
(2)Â
Any person to violate, cause, or assist in the violation of any provision
of this article or any provision of the county plan concerning recycling;
(3)Â
Any person to place or to cause to be placed any material other than
a designated recyclable in or near a recycling depot.
(4)Â
Any person to hinder, obstruct, prevent or interfere with this municipality,
the county or any other authorized persons in the performance of any
duty under this article or in the enforcement of this article.
(5)Â
Any person to offer to collect or knowingly collect designated recyclable
materials in any manner except as source-separated recyclable materials
as defined herein.
(6)Â
Any person required to provide a report as required under this article
to fail to do so.
B.Â
All unlawful conduct set forth in this section shall constitute a
public nuisance.
A.Â
Any person collecting solid waste generated within this municipality
shall refuse to collect solid waste from any person who has failed
to source separate recyclables designated under any applicable section
of this article.
B.Â
Any person collecting solid waste generated within this municipality
shall refuse to collect solid waste from any person who has placed
solid waste into a municipally issued recycling container.
A.Â
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, any resident of
the municipality may donate or sell any recyclable to any other person,
whether operating for a profit or not-for-profit; provided, however,
that the person receiving the recyclables shall not, under any circumstances,
collect the donated or sold material from an established recycling
collection route or from a recycling depot without prior written permission
from this municipality for such collection.
B.Â
Permission for such collection shall not be given for any day other
than a Saturday or Sunday, and in no case shall such permission be
given to collect recyclables from a recycling depot.
A.Â
Nothing contained in this article shall be construed to interfere
with or in any way modify the provisions of any existing contract
which is consistent with N.J.S.A. 13:1E-29 and in force in the municipality
on the effective date of this article.
B.Â
No renewal of any existing contract upon the expiration of the original
term thereof and no new contract for the collection, transportation,
processing or purchase of solid waste or recyclables shall be entered
into after the effective date of this article, unless such renewal
or such contract shall conform to the requirements of this article.
A.Â
Enforcement of this article shall be the responsibility of the Municipal
Recycling Coordinator and/or the local Code Enforcement Officer.
B.Â
In addition to the Municipal Recycling Coordinator and local Code
Enforcement Officer of Springfield Township, the Burlington County
Health Department and the DSW are hereby appointed as enforcement
officers for enforcement of all recycling requirements of this article.
C.Â
Enforcement of this article shall be commenced in the Superior Court
or in the Municipal Court of the municipality, and penalty or fine
shall be collected with costs in a summary civil proceeding.
D.Â
Any penalties or fines collected in an enforcement action shall be
paid to the municipality when the municipality brings such action.
E.Â
Any penalties or fines collected in an enforcement action shall be
paid to the Treasurer of Burlington County when such action is brought
by the Burlington County Health Department or the DSW.
A.Â
Any person who violates the provisions of this article shall, upon
conviction thereof in a proceeding before a court of competent jurisdiction,
be subject to the following fines:
(1)Â
Misuse of recycling containers/carts for trash; theft of containers:
a fine of not less than $65 and not more than $100.
(2)Â
Residential recycling violation: a fine of not less than $25 and
not more than $1,000.
(3)Â
Scavenging: a fine of not less than $50 and not more than $1,000.
(4)Â
Commercial or institutional violation: a fine of not less than $500
and not more than $1,000.
(5)Â
For any person who offers to collect recyclable materials in any
manner except as prescribed within this article: a fine of not less
than $1,000 and not more than $4,500.
(6)Â
For any solid waste or recycling service provider who fails to report
as required within this article: a fine of not less than $500 and
not more than $1,000.
(7)Â
For any management individuals responsible for the provision of recycling
services as herein defined at all residential, commercial, institutional
and industrial properties that contract for recycling services with
a private company who fail to report as required within this article:
a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $1,000.
B.Â
Each continuing day of violation of this article shall constitute
a separate offense.
In addition to any other remedy provided in this article, the municipality may institute a suit in equity where unlawful conduct or public nuisance exists as defined in this article for an injunction to restrain a violation of this article or the county plan. In addition to an injunction, the court may impose penalties as authorized by § 177-22 hereof. The penalties and remedies prescribed by this article shall be deemed concurrent. The existence or exercise or any remedy shall not prevent the municipality or the county from exercising any other remedy provided by this article or otherwise provided by law or equity.
The terms and provisions of this article are to be liberally
construed, so as best to achieve and to effectuate the goals and purposes
hereof. This article shall be construed in pari materi with the SWMA
and the county plan.
The provisions of this article are severable. If any provision
of this article or its application to any person or circumstances
is held invalid, said invalidity shall not affect any other provision
or application of this article which can be given effect without the
invalid provision or application of this article.
All provisions of any other ordinance which are inconsistent
with the provisions of this article are hereby repealed.
This article shall become effective upon final adoption and
publication in the manner prescribed by law.
