[Adopted by Ord. No. 913 (Sec. 14-6 of the 1988 Code)]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
Those material naturally formed on trees and bushes and shed
annually.
All residential, commercial, industrial and institutional
solid waste generated within the boundaries of the Borough.
All residential, commercial and institutional property owners
and/or occupants within the Borough.
It is hereby declared mandatory at all times
that all persons, who accumulate leaves, separate same from municipal
solid waste and dispose of these leaves by one of the methods described
herein. Removal of leaves from commercial and residential properties
through the normal garbage or refuse pickup is strictly prohibited.
A.
During those periods of time when the municipal leaf
composting facility is open, residents may deliver leaves to this
facility in accordance with regulations established and enforced by
the Mayor and Council of the Borough.
B.
Leaves and other vegetative foliage may be retained
for composting or mulch on the site from which they were generated,
provided that such activities are not in violation of health and safety
codes of the Borough or the state.
C.
Leaves may be removed from any site within the Borough
and disposed outside the Borough in any legal manner. Under no circumstances,
however, shall leaves be disposed of at a solid waste facility in
the State of New Jersey other than a leaf composting facility, vegetative
waste composting facility or recycling center.
This article shall be enforced by the Police,
Road Department, Zoning Enforcement Official, Construction Official
or any other officers or employees of the Borough of Franklin Lakes
designated by the above individuals or by the Mayor and Council.
