[Adopted 10-1-1975 as Ch. 65 of the 1975 Code]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
ASHES
The residue from the burning of coal or other fuel, and includes
accumulations of dirt and such other noncombustible materials as are
not included in the definitions herein of refuse, garbage and offal.
AUTHORIZED BUILDING
Residential dwellings, schools, recreational areas owned
by the Township, small stores, such as those located along Main Street,
and gas stations. The term "authorized building" does not include
industrial buildings, large commercial buildings and multifamily dwelling
units, such as apartments and condominiums.
[Added 4-6-1977 by Ord. No. 1977-8]
CONTAINERIZED
The placement of yard waste in a trash can, bucket, bag or other vessel, as permitted in §
171-2B of the Township Code, such as to prevent the yard waste from spilling or blowing out into the street and coming into contact with stormwater.
[Added 12-15-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-16]
GARBAGE or OFFAL
Kitchen wastes, the refuse of animal or vegetable matter,
carrion, entrails of chickens, animals or fish, and matter of a similar
nature.
HEAVY TRASH
Large bulky items, such as refrigerators, stoves, washing
machines, dryers, freezers, hot-water heaters, bedsprings and mattresses,
sofas and any other bulky items of a household nature. The term "heavy
trash" does not include automobiles, trees, garbage or loose leaves
and branches.
[Added 4-6-1977 by Ord. No. 1977-8]
HE or HIS
Includes the singular and plural, and the male, female and
neuter genders.
IMMEDIATE
The pet solid waste is removed at once, without delay.
[Added 12-15-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-16]
LITTER
Any used or unconsumed substance or waste material which
has been discarded, whether made of aluminum, glass, plastic, rubber,
paper, or other natural or synthetic material, or any combination
thereof, including, but not limited to, any bottle, jar or can, or
any top, cap or detachable tab of any bottle, jar or can, any unlighted
cigarette, cigar, match or any flaming or glowing material or any
garbage, trash, refuse, debris, rubbish, grass clippings or other
lawn or garden waste, newspapers, magazines, glass, metal, plastic
or paper containers or other packaging or construction material, but
does not include the waste of the primary processes of mining or other
extraction processes, logging, sawmilling, farming or manufacturing.
[Added 12-15-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-16]
LITTER RECEPTACLE
A container suitable for the depositing of litter.
[Added 12-15-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-16]
MINOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Earth, sand, brick, stone, plaster or debris of similar substance
the accumulation of which is incidental to minor remodeling or alteration
of buildings and which does not exceed the weight and size limitations
hereinafter established and which may be boxed, contained, bagged
or bundled as hereinafter required. The term "minor construction material"
does not include debris resulting from the demolition of a building,
concrete steps and walks or pools or from the installation of a roof
or the construction of a new building.
[Added 4-6-1977 by Ord. No. 1977-8]
PERSON
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm,
association, or political subdivision of this state subject to municipal
jurisdiction.
[Added 12-15-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-16]
PET
A domesticated animal (other than a disability assistance
animal) kept for amusement or companionship.
[Added 12-15-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-16]
PET SOLID WASTE
Waste matter expelled from the bowels of the pet; excrement.
[Added 12-15-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-16]
PROPER DISPOSAL
Placement in a designated waste receptacle, or other suitable
container, and discarded in a refuse container which is regularly
emptied by the municipality or some other refuse collector; or disposal
into a system designed to convey domestic sewage for proper treatment
and disposal.
[Added 12-15-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-16]
REFUSE
Combustible debris, such as paper, cardboard, rags, mattresses,
discarded wearing apparel, furniture, carpets, rubber, yard cuttings
and plant trimmings, wood and tree limbs and branches. The term "refuse"
does not include minor or major construction material.
[Amended 4-6-1977 by Ord. No. 1977-8]
SOLID WASTE
Ashes, garbage or offal, refuse, heavy trash and minor construction
materials.
[Added 4-6-1977 by Ord. No. 1977-8]
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION CONTRACTOR
The entity who is awarded a contract by the Township Council
to collect solid waste from authorized buildings in the Township.
[Added 4-6-1977 by Ord. No. 1977-8]
STREET
Any street, avenue, boulevard, road, parkway, viaduct, drive,
or other way, which is an existing state, county or municipal roadway,
and includes the land between the street lines, whether improved or
unimproved, and may comprise pavement, shoulders, gutters, curbs,
sidewalks, parking areas, and other areas within the street lines.
[Added 12-15-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-16]
YARD WASTE
Leaves and grass clippings.
[Added 12-15-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-16]
[Amended 4-6-1977 by Ord. No. 1977-8]
A. Generally. It shall be unlawful for any person to
place or to cause or suffer to be placed upon any vacant lot, street,
alley, driveway, sidewalk, areaway or public place any solid waste
or to disturb such material when properly placed or to remove such
material, except in compliance with the provisions of this article.
B. Containers and bundles. Generally solid waste shall
be placed in metal, rubber or plastic watertight containers not exceeding
34 gallons' capacity. Disposable polyethylene or paper bags designed
to be used as containers for garbage or rubbish may be used. Filled
bags are to be sealed or closed at the top. Metal tubs or disposable
boxes may be used as containers for solid waste. Containers must be
of suitable strength to support the contents when the containers are
wet. Trimmings, wood, tree limbs and branches may be tied in a bundle.
Each bundle shall be securely tied and shall not exceed three feet
in length and two feet in diameter nor weigh more than 50 pounds.
[Amended 9-20-2000 by Ord. No. 2000-11]
C. Time and location. Solid waste shall be placed, by the property owner, at the curb of the premises no earlier than 6:00 p.m. on the day before the day of collection and shall be collected on a weekly basis by entities authorized to collect and dispose solid waste, pursuant to §
171-6. No person shall place containers of solid waste to be collected in the street or on the sidewalks in such a manner which would block the use of the sidewalk or place said solid waste in the front of a property occupied by another without the consent of such other occupant.
[Amended 12-27-1984 by Ord. No. 1984-24]
[Added 9-20-2000 by Ord. No. 2000-11]
A. Garbage or trash originating outside the Township.
No person shall bring in, place or deposit or cause to be brought
into, placed or deposited in the Township any garbage, refuse, trash,
paper, hazardous waste and/or material or ashes originating outside
the Township for the purpose of disposing of the same in the Township
or for the purpose of having the same collected by the Township or
by a solid waste collector operating in the Township.
B. Permitting disposal of garbage or trash from outside
the Township. No person who is a resident of the Township or owner,
lessee or person in control of real property within the Township shall
permit any person to bring in, place or deposit garbage, refuse, trash,
paper, hazardous waste and/or material or ashes originating outside
the Township on any real property owned or leased by him or her or
under his or her control.
[Added 4-6-1977 by Ord. No. 1977-8;
amended 12-15-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-16]
A. Yard waste collection. The Township shall provide
a yard waste collection and disposal program which shall include monthly
pickups from October through December, one Spring pickup and additional
pickups through the remainder of the year as determined by the Township
Manager. The Township Council shall establish the days for collection
and shall cause an announcement of the same to be published in a newspaper
at least two weeks prior to said collection. Sweeping, raking, blowing
or otherwise placing yard waste that is not containerized at the curb
or along the street is only allowed during the seven days prior to
a scheduled and announced collection, and it shall not be placed closer
than 10 feet from any storm drain inlet, Placement of such yard waste
at the curb or along the street at any other time or in any other
manner is a violation of this section. If such placement of yard waste
occurs, the party responsible for placement of the yard waste must
remove the yard waste from the street or said party shall be deemed
in violation of this section.
B. Disposal of yard waste. The owner or occupant of any property, or any employee or contractor of such owner or occupant engaged to provide lawn care or landscaping services, shall not sweep, rake, blow or otherwise place yard waste, unless the yard waste is containerized, in the street, except as otherwise provided in §
171-5A. If yard waste that is not containerized is placed in the street, the party responsible for placement of yard waste must remove the yard waste from the street or said party shall be deemed in violation of this section.
C. Enforcement. The provisions of this section shall
be enforced by the Police Department, the Code Enforcement Officer
and/or the Road Department Superintendent of the Township of Maple
Shade.
[Amended 4-6-1977 by Ord. No. 1977-8]
No person shall break into, disturb, untie or
unbundle or remove or otherwise engage in ragpicking or scavenging
practices with respect to any container, bundle, package or box of
solid waste that has been placed at the proper location for collection
or removal, except the following solid waste collectors and except
in accordance with the requirements of this article and state law
and any contract not inconsistent with the provisions of this article
and state law:
A. Employees of the Township who are authorized and directed
by the appropriate Township authority.
B. Persons specifically authorized to remove solid waste
by the owner of the premises from which it is being taken.
C. Solid waste collection contractors.
No person shall cause or permit any cart, wagon,
auto, truck, motor vehicle or any other vehicle to be heaped up with
manure, sand, earth, ashes, refuse, garbage or offal or any other
material so that the contents or any part thereof may be scattered
on the streets, highways, public lanes or alleys or any other public
place in the Township of Maple Shade.
[Amended 12-15-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-16]
A. Prohibited acts and regulated activities.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to throw, drop,
discard or otherwise place any litter of any nature upon public or
private property other than in a litter receptacle, or having done
so, to allow such litter to remain.
(2) Whenever any litter is thrown or discarded or allowed
to fall from a vehicle or boat in violation of this section, the operator
or owner, or both, of the motor vehicle or boat shall also be deemed
to have violated this section.
B. Enforcement. This section shall be enforced by the
Police Department and/or the Code Enforcement Official of the Township
of Maple Shade.
[Added 11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-10]
A. Purpose and intent. This section is adopted in order to protect the
environment, particularly the wildlife, and health, safety and well-being
of persons and property by prohibiting the intentional release of
helium balloons into the atmosphere, including latex and mylar, as
it has been determined that the release of balloons inflated with
lighter-than-air gases pose a danger and nuisance to the environment,
particularly to wildlife and marine animals so as to constitute a
public nuisance and may pose a threat to the safety of its inhabitants
and their property.
B. Prohibited releases. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or
corporation to intentionally release, organize the release, or intentionally
cause to be released balloons inflated with a gas that is lighter
than air within the Township of Maple Shade limits, except for:
(1)
Balloon released on behalf of a governmental agency or pursuant
to a governmental contract for scientific or meteorological purposes.
(2)
Hot air balloons that are recovered after launching.
(3)
Balloons released indoors.
C. Violations and penalties. Any person found in violation is guilty
of a noncriminal infraction punishable by a fine not to exceed the
sum of $500.
[Added 12-15-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-16]
A. Requirements for disposal. All pet owners and keepers
are required to immediately and properly dispose of their pet's solid
waste deposited on any property, public or private, not owned or possessed
by that person.
B. Exemptions. Any owner or keeper who requires the use
of a disability assistance animal shall be exempt from the provisions
of this section while such animal is being used for that purpose.
C. Enforcement. The provisions of this section shall
be enforced by the Police Department and the local Board of Health
of Maple Shade Township.
[Added 4-6-1977 by Ord. No. 1977-8]
The solid waste collection contractor and any
other solid waste collector operating within the Township as a result
of being specifically authorized by an owner of a property shall conform
to the following regulations:
A. Containers. Due care and reason at all times shall
be exercised in the handling of containers. Lids and containers shall
be replaced after servicing the same.
B. Advertisement. Solid waste collection contractors
shall place an advertisement in a local paper informing the public
when the regular collection schedule will not be followed because
of a holiday. This provision shall not apply to other collectors.
C. Spillage. The employees shall use extreme care in
transferring refuse and will pick up any spillage which may occur,
including debris blown as a result of spillage. Each truck shall be
equipped with hand tools for cleaning up spillage.
D. Complaints. The complaints made shall be immediately
investigated and resolved. If they are not resolved to the benefit
of the resident, an explanation shall be made to the Township Manager.
E. Missed location. Any location reported missed will
be collected within 24 hours after the report is made.
F. Quiet collections. All collections shall be made as
quietly as possible and all vehicles shall have properly maintained
mufflers.
G. Courteous. Employees are to be courteous at all times
and not use loud or profane language.
H. Traffic. The drivers of vehicles will observe all
traffic regulations and will not block traffic.
I. Trespassing. No trespassing on private property is
permitted, and the employees and vehicles will stay on public property
at all times.
J. Gratuities. No employee is permitted to accept any
gratuity, tip or the like.
[Amended 9-5-1984 by Ord. No. 1984-11; 9-20-2000 by Ord. No.
2000-11; 12-15-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-16; 4-16-2008 by Ord. No.
2008-07]
Any person who shall violate any provisions of this article, upon conviction, shall be subject to the penalty as provided in Chapter
1, Article
II, herein.
[Adopted 3-7-1995 by Ord. No. 1995-1 (Ch.
100 of the 1975 Code); amended in its entirety 8-4-2010 by Ord. No.
2010-11]
The Township of Maple Shade 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.
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:
ACT or SWMA
The Solid Waste Management Act, N.J.S.A. 13:1E-1 et seq.,
as amended and supplemented.
ALUMINUM CAN
Empty food and beverage containers comprised of aluminum.
Excluded from this definition are aluminum aerosol cans, aluminum
foil and trays.
ANTIFREEZE
Liquid used in a cooling system that is mixed with water
and prevents the water from freezing. The solution serves as the engine
coolant.
BURLINGTON COUNTY REGIONAL PROGRAM
The program utilized for the collection of those recyclable
materials as designated by the Department of Solid Waste from residential
curbside, participating multifamily and participating school collection
programs.
CERTIFIED RECYCLING COORDINATOR
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.
CLASS A RECYCLABLE MATERIAL
Source-separated, nonputrescible, metal, glass and plastic
bottles coded Nos. 1 and 2, and paper and corrugated and other cardboard.
CLASS B RECYCLABLE MATERIAL
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, 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.
CLASS C RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
Source-separated compostable or anaerobically digestible
material such as source-separated food waste, biodegradable plastic
and yard trimmings.
CLASS D RECYCLABLE MATERIAL
Used oil, antifreeze, latex paints, thermostats, fluorescent
lamps (light bulbs), oil-based finishes, batteries, mercury-containing
devices and consumer electronics.
COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT
All commercial and industrial activities that operate for
profit and are involved in retail or manufacture of goods and services
provided for sale.
COMMINGLED
A combining of source-separated recyclable materials for
the purpose of recycling.
COMMON AREA RECYCLING STORAGE LOCATION
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.
CONDOMINIUM COMPLEX
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.
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
Computer equipment, including desktop and laptop computers
and related components, including, monitors, circuit boards, terminals,
and CPUs, 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 Electronics
Waste Recycling Act, P.L 2008, c.130 et seq. and any amendments thereto.
CONTAMINANT
Solid waste, food waste, or other material which adheres
to, or which is otherwise contained on or in, source-separated recyclable
materials.
CORRUGATED AND OTHER CARDBOARD
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.
COUNTY
The Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders, and its
successors and assigns, acting through the Burlington County Division
of Solid Waste Management.
CURBSIDE-DESIGNATED RECYCLABLES
Those designated recyclables that are placed for collection
within the parameters of the curbside collection program as outlined
herein.
CURBSIDE RECYCLING CONTAINER
A container provided by the municipality or persons for the
temporary storage of recyclable materials within the residential unit(s).
DESIGNATED RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
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 Nos. 1 and 2), rechargeable batteries, steel
(tin) cans, textiles, tires and used motor oil.
DISPOSITION or DISPOSITION OF DESIGNATED RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
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.
DSW
The Burlington County Department of Solid Waste, its successors
and assigns.
FIBER
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, soiled paper and
cardboard.
FLUORESCENT LIGHTS
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.
GENERATOR
Any person(s) who causes solid waste to be produced for any
purpose whatsoever.
GLASS
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.
INK JET CARTRIDGE
A replaceable unit that holds ink and the print nozzles for
inkjet printers.
INSTITUTIONAL ESTABLISHMENT
Any entity, either public or private, either for profit or
nonprofit, who operates for educational, charitable, religious, fraternal
or other public purpose.
LEAD ACID BATTERY
Storage batteries with lead electrodes and that contain dilute
sulfuric acid as the electrolyte. These include starting batteries,
such as vehicle batteries, marine batteries, small sealed lead acids
and deep cell batteries used to power vehicles or marine accessories
such as trolling motors, winches or lights.
LEAVES
Vegetative material, typically generated in the autumn, which
falls from trees and is collected for removal from a property.
METAL APPLIANCES
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.
MOBILE HOME PARK
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.
MULTIFAMILY DWELLING
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.
MUNICIPALITY
The Township of Maple Shade located within the County of
Burlington, State of New Jersey.
MUNICIPAL RECYCLING DEPOT
A site owned and operated by a municipality for the receipt
and temporary storage of certain designated Class A recyclable materials
delivered by residents, small commercial and nonprofit establishments
for a period not exceeding two months, prior to their transport to
a recycling center or end-market.
MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
Residential, commercial and institutional solid waste generated
within a community.
MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE STREAM
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.
PAPER
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, food-contaminated or soiled paper.
PERSON
Any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association,
cooperative enterprise, trust, municipal authority, federal institution
or agency, state institution or agency, municipality, other governmental
agency or any other entity or any group of such persons, which is
recognized by law as the subject of rights and duties.
PLASTIC BOTTLES
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.
PUTRESCIBLE WASTE
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.
QUALIFIED PRIVATE COMMUNITY
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.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
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).
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
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.
RECYCLING
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.
RECYCLING CENTER
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).
RESIDENT
Any person residing within the municipality on a temporary
or permanent basis, but excluding persons residing in hotels or motels.
SCRAP METAL
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.
SOLID WASTE
Garbage, refuse and other discarded materials, as defined
in N.J.S.A. 13:1E-1, et sees. and N.J.S.A. 48:13A-1, et seq.
SWMA
The New Jersey Solid Waste Management Act, as amended.
SOURCE-SEPARATED
Recyclable materials separated from the solid waste stream
at the point of generation.
STEEL CAN
Empty food, beverage and aerosol containers 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 Department of Solid Waste.
TELEVISION
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.
TEXTILES
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.
TIRES
Rubber wheels used on motorized transport or equipment whether
bias-ply, cross-ply or radial.
TONER CARTRIDGE
An exhausted replaceable cartridge containing toner powder
and sometimes the photosensitive drum on which a laser printer generates
the image to be printed.
TYPE 10 MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
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, theatres, hotels and warehouses, and institutional waste
material originated in schools, hospitals, research institutions and
public buildings.
TYPE 13 BULKY WASTE
Large items of waste material, such as appliances and furniture.
Discarded automobiles, boats, trucks and trailers, large vehicle parts
and tires are included under this category.
USED OIL
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.
USED OIL COLLECTION CENTER
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-yourself" 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.
All recyclables placed for collection pursuant to the curbside program established within §
171-16 of this article shall be source-separated and prepared for collection in accordance with the following conditions:
A. Cardboard and paper shall be placed in paper bags or tied in bundles
not exceeding 35 pounds in weight nor exceeding one foot in thickness.
(1) Cardboard and paper shall not be set out for recycling collection
in plastic bags, recycling buckets, box-like containers.
(2) In those locations where carts are provided for the collection of
corrugated cardboard and paper, those materials shall be placed in
the carts that are provided by the municipality.
(a)
Boxes shall be flattened as to fit into the cart.
(b)
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.
(c)
Carts shall be placed at the curb with the lid opening facing
the street.
(d)
Carts shall be placed in such a manner so as to leave at least
two feet of clear space around each side of the cart.
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Carts shall be placed in such a manner so as to avoid interference
from overhead obstructions.
(e)
Carts shall be maintained in a neat and sanitary condition so
as to deter vermin and odors.
(f)
Carts are the property of the municipality and may not be used
for any other purpose or to contain any other material.
B. Glass containers, aluminum cans, steel cans and plastic bottles:
(1) Remove all caps and lids and dispose of as solid waste.
(2) Glass containers, aluminum cans, steel cans and plastic bottles shall
be rinsed free of contaminants.
(3) Glass containers, aluminum cans, steel cans and plastic bottles shall
be placed in a recycling container provided by the municipality.
(4) Plastic and/or paper garbage bags shall not be utilized as containers
for glass containers, aluminum cans, steel cans and plastic bottles.
C. Municipally provided recycling carts/containers may not be used for
any other purpose whatsoever.
D. Removal of recycling carts/containers provided by the municipality
by any person is prohibited.
E. 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.
F. All other terms and phrases shall be as defined in the SWMA and regulations
promulgated thereunder and the County Plan, unless content clearly
requires a different meaning.
All persons generating municipal solid waste within the Township
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. Designated recyclable materials for the mandatory commercial and
institutional source separation program shall consist of the following
materials:
(1) Designated materials:
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Aluminum cans
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Antifreeze
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Consumer electronics
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Corrugated cardboard
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Fluorescent lights
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Glass containers
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Lead acid batteries
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Leaves
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Metal appliances
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Paper
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Plastic bottles (Coded Nos. 1 and 2)
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Rechargeable batteries
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Steel (tin) cans
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Textiles
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Tires
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Used motor oil
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Ink jet cartridges
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Toner cartridges
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(2) Such other recyclable materials as designated by the municipality,
30 days after designation and publication of notice in a newspaper
of general circulation.
B. The owner or manager of each and every commercial and institutional source shall be required to report recycling tonnages as described in §
171-21.
C. 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. The management individual(s) 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. 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. 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. 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.
In addition to any other remedy provided in this article, the Township 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 §
171-26 hereof. The penalties and remedies prescribed by this article shall be deemed concurrent. The existence or exercise or any remedy shall not prevent the Township 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.