[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council
of the Borough of Norwood as indicated in article histories. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
[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:
Type 13 waste, as defined by the current applicable New Jersey
statutes and/or regulations.
[Added 3-9-2006 by Ord. No. 06:03]
Yard trimmings, rags, waste wood or cardboard and other combustible
waste solids of a nonvolatile or nonexplosive nature.
Animal or vegetable waste solids resulting from the handling,
preparation, cooking or consumption of food.
All solid waste material which will not burn.
Magazines and newspapers, corrugated cardboard, glass, ferrous
scrap, mixed paper, and aluminum scrap.
[Added 3-9-2006 by Ord. No. 06:03]
Garbage and noncombustible or combustible waste solids.
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]
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.
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.
This chapter shall be enforced by the Board
of Health of the Borough or its duly authorized agent.
[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.
[Amended by Ord. No. 95-0-11]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
Beverage containers made of a lightweight, silver-white metallic
element.
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.
Structural material shaped in parallel furrows and ridges
for rigidity used to make packing and shipping containers.
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.
All metal scrap containing steel and/or cast iron.
Any edible waste material resulting from handling, preparation,
processing, cooking or consumption of food.
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."
Green herbage sending up spikelike shoots or blades.
White typing and ledger paper, white notepad paper, copier
paper, carbonless computer printout paper, manila tab cards and file
folders.
Those materials naturally formed from trees and bushes that
are suitable for composting and mulching purposes.
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.
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.
All plastic bottles, such as those used to hold milk, detergent
and bleach, etc., as specified by the recycling market.
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.
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]
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]
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]
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:
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.
