[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Norwood as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Brush, grass and weeds — See Ch. 94.
Housing standards — See Ch. 143.
Littering — See Ch. 150.
Property maintenance — See Ch. 177.
[Adopted as Secs. 11-1, 11-2 and 11-3 of the Revised General Ordinances]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
BULKY WASTE
Type 13 waste, as defined by the current applicable New Jersey statutes and/or regulations.
[Added 3-9-2006 by Ord. No. 06:03]
COMBUSTIBLE WASTE
Yard trimmings, rags, waste wood or cardboard and other combustible waste solids of a nonvolatile or nonexplosive nature.
GARBAGE
Animal or vegetable waste solids resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking or consumption of food.
NONCOMBUSTIBLE WASTE
All solid waste material which will not burn.
RECYCLABLE MATERIAL
Magazines and newspapers, corrugated cardboard, glass, ferrous scrap, mixed paper, and aluminum scrap.
[Added 3-9-2006 by Ord. No. 06:03]
REFUSE
Garbage and noncombustible or combustible waste solids.
SOLID WASTE
Solid waste types 10, 23, 25, and 27, as defined by the current applicable New Jersey statutes and/or regulations. Solid waste shall not consist of recyclable materials, hazardous waste, or solid animal and vegetable wastes collected by swine producers licensed by the State Department of Agriculture to collect, prepare and feed such waste to swine on their own farms.
[Added 3-9-2006 by Ord. No. 06:03]
SUFFICIENT
As applied to refuse receptacles, at least one receptacle for each family unit or other occupant of the premises for which the receptacles are provided, and at least two receptacles for each restaurant, market, store or similar business establishment where refuse accumulates.
SUITABLE
As applied to refuse receptacles, a watertight metal or plastic receptacle with a tight-fitting cover which is so constructed as to prevent the spilling or leaking of its contents.
[Amended 3-9-2006 by Ord. No. 06:03]
A. 
All owners, operators, or occupants of all premises, except those exempted by § 198-4, shall place at the curb along public streets and roads all solid waste and recyclable material generated on the premises in suitable containers that do not exceed 50 pounds when full and all bulky waste on the days designated for pickup at or after the time designated by the Mayor and Council in its rules and regulations that may be adopted from time to time by resolution. All loose items are to be securely tied in bundles not exceeding three feet in length nor 60 pounds in weight, which shall be place at the curb in accordance with this section.
B. 
The Borough is not obligated to pick up solid waste, bulky waste, or recyclable materials from any containers not placed at the curb along public streets or roads or from any dumpsters or similar large containers other than suitable containers weighing less than 50 pounds each when full. It shall be the duty of all owners, operators, and occupants of all premises to remove and dispose of, at their own expense, all material deposited in dumpsters or other similar large containers exceeding the weight limit set forth herein.
[Amended 3-9-2006 by Ord. No. 06:03]
A. 
It shall be the duty of the owner, operator, or occupant of all business, industrial, and commercial premises, and all residential uses as to which the owner does not comply with § 198-3, other than residential dwellings located on Borough-owned property that is leased to nonprofit corporations operating low- and moderate-income or age-restricted housing, to remove all solid waste, bulky waste, and recyclable material generated at the expense of the owners, operators, or occupants of the premises.
B. 
Owners, operators, or occupants of residential, business, industrial, or commercial premises shall not deposit solid waste, bulky waste, or recyclable material accumulated on or in the premises in Borough litter and/or Borough garbage containers located anywhere in the Borough.
[Amended 3-9-2006 by Ord. No. 06:03]
All owners, operators, or occupants required to remove or provide for the removal of garbage under § 198-4 shall arrange for garbage and recycling pickups of sufficient frequency to avoid the creation of any nuisance or unsafe condition, provided that at least two garbage pickups per week shall be the minimum frequency.
A. 
Garbage shall be completely drained of all liquid, wrapped securely in paper and placed in receptacles as provided in the preceding subsection.
B. 
Papers shall be secured and properly tied into bundles of other packages in a manner that will prevent them from being scattered while awaiting or during collection. Bundles or packages shall be of a size and weight to permit easy handling by one man.
C. 
All other waste shall also be placed in a receptacle, except that waste which is of such a nature that it cannot be deposited in a receptacle shall be securely tied into bundles or packages to prevent spilling or scattering. Bundles or packages shall be of a size to permit easy handling by one man.
D. 
Refuse prepared for collection shall be packaged or otherwise assembled in quantities weighing not more than 75 pounds.
The owner, agent, lessee, tenant or occupant of any premises on which a business or industry is conducted shall arrange for the daily removal of refuse from the premises unless sufficient and suitable facilities are provided for the storage of refuse until it is removed.
A. 
Inspection. Each vehicle to be used by the scavenger shall be approved by the Secretary of the Board of Health as to type and construction.
B. 
Construction. Vehicle bodies shall be totally enclosed, welded steel, rear dumping, and constructed, maintained and operated so that once garbage, refuse, ashes or other waste has been loaded, none of it may be handled or removed from the body, except by dumping the load or partial load.
C. 
Loading. Vehicles shall be loaded only through the rear end of the totally enclosed vehicle body, except that the body may have side doors at the forward end for loading refuse which cannot be loaded through the rear opening.
D. 
Equipment and maintenance. Each vehicle shall be equipped with a broom and a shovel, and all scattered litter shall be cleaned up at the loading point. All vehicles shall be regularly washed and cleaned on both the inside and outside, kept free at all times from dirt and offensive odors.
[Adopted by Ord. No. 94-0-20 (Sec. 11-4 of the Revised General Ordinances)]
It is the purpose of this article to comply with the New Jersey Statewide Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act (P.L. 1987, c. 102),[1] the New Jersey Recycling Act of 1981 (P.L. 1981, c. 278),[2] the Mandate of the Bergen County Utilities Authority, and the Bergen County Long-Term Solid Waste Management Plan Amendment.
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.11 et seq.
[2]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 13:1E-92 et seq.
[Amended by Ord. No. 95-0-11]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ALUMINUM CANS
Beverage containers made of a lightweight, silver-white metallic element.
BATTERIES
Nonrechargeable alkaline batteries; common cells of the alkaline, zinc and lithium types in sizes D, C, AA, AAA, 9-volt and lantern sizes; rechargeable alkaline or nickel-cadmium batteries commonly built into rechargeable appliances in sizes AA, C, D and 9-volt; button cell batteries made of silver oxide, mercuric oxide, lithium, zinc air and alkaline manganese. The term batteries shall not include any lead-acid batteries of the type or similar to the type used in cars, motorcycles or marine uses.
CORRUGATED CARDBOARD
Structural material shaped in parallel furrows and ridges for rigidity used to make packing and shipping containers.
CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS
Source-separated nonputrescible recyclable material generated from the construction, alteration, repair, maintenance and/or demolition of structures within Bergen County. This material shall include concrete, bricks, block, ferrous and nonferrous scrap, asphalt, asphalt shingles, recyclable wood scrap and any and all other material generated from the construction, alteration, repair, maintenance and/or demolition of a structure or structures within Bergen County that a municipality may deem recyclable.
FERROUS SCRAP
All metal scrap containing steel and/or cast iron.
FOOD WASTE
Any edible waste material resulting from handling, preparation, processing, cooking or consumption of food.
GLASS
All products made from silica or sand, soda ash and limestone which are transparent or translucent and used for packaging or bottling of various matter and all materials commonly known as "glass"; excluding, however, blue and flat glass commonly known as "window glass" or "plate glass."
GRASS
Green herbage sending up spikelike shoots or blades.
HIGH-GRADE OFFICE PAPER
White typing and ledger paper, white notepad paper, copier paper, carbonless computer printout paper, manila tab cards and file folders.
LEAVES
Those materials naturally formed from trees and bushes that are suitable for composting and mulching purposes.
MIXED PAPER
Source-separated mixture of all types of paper, including but not limited to corrugated, high-grade paper, newspaper, magazines, telephone directories, wrapping paper, boxboard, books, grocery bags and junk mail.
NEWSPAPERS
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 matters of public interest. Expressly excluded, however, are all magazines or other periodicals as well as all other paper products of any nature whatsoever.
PLASTIC BOTTLES
All plastic bottles, such as those used to hold milk, detergent and bleach, etc., as specified by the recycling market.
PRIVATE SCAVENGER
A carter which holds a tariff from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities or a license from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
TYPE 1 PLASTIC CONTAINERS
Polyethylene terephthalate containers, such as soft drink bottles, and salad dressing, peanut butter, and popcorn containers.
[Added 8-4-2009 by Ord. No. 09:08]
TYPE 2 PLASTIC CONTAINERS
High-density polyethylene containers, such as milk jugs, and water, detergent, bleach, and other cleaning agent bottles.
[Added 8-4-2009 by Ord. No. 09:08]
WHITE GOODS
Used appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers and stoves.
A. 
The position of Recycling Coordinator is hereby created and established with the Borough of Norwood.
B. 
The Recycling Coordinator, subject to the approval of the governing body, shall establish and promulgate reasonable rules and regulations as to the manner, days and times for the collection, storage, transportation, sale and/or marketing of said recyclable materials in order to encourage the preservation of material resources while minimizing the cost of the recycling program to the Borough of Norwood. The Recycling Coordinator may, in his reasonable discretion, from time to time, relax the requirements of this article.
C. 
The Recycling Coordinator shall annually submit a recycling tonnage report to the New Jersey Office of Recycling and other such reports required by the Bergen County Utilities Authority.
[Amended by Ord. No. 95-0-11]
A. 
Effective immediately, it shall be mandatory for all persons who are property owners, lessees and occupants of residential property to separate and recycle for collection/deposit and the ultimate recycling of said material all of the mandatory recyclable material set forth hereinafter in Subsection B.
B. 
Designation of recyclable materials.
(1) 
Mandatory. The following are identified as mandatory materials:
(a) 
Aluminum cans.
(b) 
Glass containers.
(c) 
Leaves.
(d) 
Newspaper/magazines.
(e) 
Ferrous scrap.
(f) 
Plastic bottles.
(g) 
Bimetal (tin) cans.
(h) 
Grass.
(i) 
White goods.
(j) 
Batteries.
(k) 
Construction and demolition debris.
[Added 8-4-2009 by Ord. No. 09:08]
(l) 
Corrugated cardboard.
[Added 8-4-2009 by Ord. No. 09:08]
(m) 
Mixed paper.
[Added 8-4-2009 by Ord. No. 09:08]
(n) 
Type 1 and Type 2 plastic containers.
[Added 8-4-2009 by Ord. No. 09:08]
(2) 
Voluntary. The following are identified as voluntary recyclable materials:
(a) 
Automotive waste oil.
C. 
Separation, collection and disposal methods of designated recyclable materials.
(1) 
Containment.
(a) 
All newspapers/magazines shall be bundled with twine or other secure arrangements to ensure that they will not be capable of being windblown or distributed on the public streets; and provided, further, that the maximum weight of any bundle does not exceed 30 pounds, approximately 12 inches high, and shall not be contained in plastic bags.
(b) 
Glass and plastic shall be contained in suitable occupant- or owner-supplied containers, except plastic bags and those made of paper or cardboard materials. Glass jars, tin cans and bottles must be rinsed clean. Lids, caps and plastic spouts on bottles and jars must be removed and the labels removed and free of food residue.
(c) 
Aluminum shall be rinsed clean and contained in a suitable occupant- or owner-supplied container.
(d) 
Leaves and grass. During the period from September 1 through December 31 only, leaves and grass shall be placed in piles along the curbline of the street. Loose piles shall not exceed five feet in width from the curbline.
(e) 
Ferrous scrap and white metals shall be separated at curbside for collection after special arrangements have been first made with the Department of Sanitation and/or the Recycling Coordinator.
(f) 
Batteries. Effective immediately, it shall be mandatory for all owners, lessees and occupants of properties to dispose of all batteries in receptacles provided by the Borough of Norwood and marked for such purpose at such location or locations, located in the Borough of Norwood, and at such times as may be designated, from time to time, by the Recycling Coordinator.
(2) 
Place and method of pickup.
(a) 
All recyclable material shall be placed by the owner, lessee or occupant at the curb on the days designated for such purposes by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Norwood. A schedule of said days is to be published in the official newspaper of the Borough of Norwood at various intervals during each calendar year. Placement of recyclable materials at the curb shall not be made prior to 18 hours before pickup.
(b) 
Multiple units. In the case of multiple-unit buildings, such as apartment houses and office buildings, the owners or manager of said building shall ensure that a special place is designated for the storage of recyclable material, and all occupants of said units should be required to separate such items and place same in said designated place. The owner or manager of the building shall notify the Department of Public Works Superintendent of the location of said area. Said location is to be subject to the approval of the Superintendent of the Department of Public Works, the Borough Fire Inspector and the Board of Health.
(c) 
Procedure upon refusal to collect. Any solid waste placed for collection by a residential user not in accordance with this section will be refused by the municipal collector, and it shall be the responsibility of the residential user to remove said solid waste from the curbline by 8:00 p.m. on the day of collection and have it properly containerized, packaged and secured for purposes of collection on the next scheduled date.
[Amended by Ord. No. 95-0-11]
A. 
Effective immediately, it shall be mandatory for all owners, lessees and occupants of businesses and/or commercial properties to separate and recycle all of the recyclable materials set forth hereinafter in Subsection B for collection/deposit and the ultimate recycling of said material.
B. 
Designation of recyclable materials. The following are identified as mandatory recyclable materials:
(1) 
Corrugated cardboard.
(2) 
Glass, color-separated.
(3) 
Ferrous scrap.
(4) 
Food waste.
(5) 
High-grade office paper.
(6) 
Leaves.
(7) 
Mixed paper.
(8) 
Construction and demolition debris.
(9) 
Aluminum.
(10) 
Newspapers.
(11) 
White goods.
(12) 
Batteries.
(13) 
Type 1 and Type 2 plastic containers.
[Added 8-4-2009 by Ord. No. 09:08]
C. 
Separation, collection and disposal methods of designated recyclable materials.
(1) 
Aluminum shall be separated, rinsed clean and disposed of in appropriate containers.
(2) 
Corrugated cardboard shall be separated and disposed of by a private scavenger.
(3) 
Ferrous scrap and white goods shall be separated and disposed of by a private scavenger.
(4) 
Food waste shall be separated and disposed of by a private scavenger.
(5) 
Glass, color-separated, shall be disposed of by a private scavenger.
(6) 
High-grade office paper and mixed paper shall be separated and disposed of by a private scavenger.
(7) 
Leaves and grass shall be separated and disposed of by a private scavenger.
(8) 
Newspapers/magazines shall be separated and disposed of by a private scavenger.
(9) 
Batteries. Effective immediately, it shall be mandatory for all owners, lessees and occupants of properties to dispose of all batteries in receptacles provided by the Borough of Norwood and marked for such purpose at such location or locations, located in the Borough of Norwood, and at such times as may be designated, from time to time, by the Recycling Coordinator.
From the time recyclable materials are placed at the curb by the owners, lessees or occupants for collection by the Borough of Norwood, such recyclable materials shall become the property of the Borough. It shall be a violation of this article for any person unauthorized to collect or pick up or cause to be collected or picked up any such recyclable materials for any purpose whatsoever once the same have been placed at the curb. Any and each such collection in violation hereof from one or more premises shall constitute a separate and distinct offense punishable as hereinafter provided.
The enforcement of the provisions of this article shall be the responsibility of the Recycling Coordinator, the Health Officer, the Zoning Officer and the Department of Police, Public Works and Sanitation, including specifically, but without limitation, any sanitation and/or recycling inspectors hired by the Borough from time to time. The responsibility of monitoring the program for the adequacy of the collection and all other terms of the established rules and regulations is that of the Recycling Coordinator.
Under emergency conditions, the time and place for pickup as otherwise prescribed by this article may be varied by resolution of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Norwood with notice to the residents given in the official newspaper of the Borough of Norwood or, where necessary, by radio, television or any other means of communication.
Collection from curbside of such recyclable materials shall be made by the current garbage scavenger or by contract for outside services as directed by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Norwood with primary administrative supervision being under the control of the Superintendent of the Department of Public Works of the Borough of Norwood subject to the approval of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Norwood.
A. 
Nothing in this article shall be deemed to prohibit any residential owner, lessee or occupant from disposing of recyclable materials privately through sale or gift of the person concerned; provided, however, that in no event shall such recyclable materials be left at the curb for any private pickup, and further provided that in no event shall any recyclable material be disposed of as part of the solid waste pickup by the Borough of Norwood in accordance with the normal pickup by the Borough of Norwood.
B. 
The Mayor and Council of the Borough of Norwood may exempt persons occupying commercial premises within its municipal boundaries from the requirements of this article, provided that such persons shall have otherwise provided for the recycling of the recyclable materials from solid waste generated at those premises. To be eligible for an exemption pursuant to this subsection, a commercial solid waste generator annually shall provide written documentation to the municipality of the total number of tons recycled.
[Amended 3-9-2006 by Ord. No. 06:03]
A. 
Any person who violates any provision of Chapter 198 shall, upon a conviction, be liable for a penalty as follows:
(1) 
First offense, written warning, plus court costs.
(2) 
Second offense, fine of not less than $100 and not more than $1,000, plus court costs.
(3) 
Third and all subsequent offenses, fine of not less than $100 and not more than $2,000, plus court costs.
B. 
Each day that any violation exists or continues shall constitute a separate offense.
C. 
In addition to the penalties referred to in Subsections A and B, any person convicted of violating the provisions of Chapter 198 on a third offense shall be obligated to provide for the removal of the solid waste, bulky waste, and recyclable material generated on the premises in accordance, and, if applicable, shall forfeit the right to municipal collection and disposal.