As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
COUNTY
The implementing agency for the Hunterdon County Solid Waste
Management Plan, the Hunterdon County Utilities Authority.
DESIGNATED RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
Those materials designated within the Hunterdon County District
Solid Waste Management Plan to be source separated for the purpose
of recycling. These materials include:
A.
Designated recyclable materials for the generators of residential,
commercial, industrial and institutional waste.
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Corrugated: containers and similar paper items usually used
to transport supplies, equipment parts or other merchandise.
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Mixed office and computer paper: any and all types of "office-type"
paper, including, but not limited to computer paper, hi-grade white
paper, typing paper, copier paper, onion-skin, tissue paper, notepad,
envelopes, manila folders and colored paper, or any mix thereof.
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Newspaper: all paper marketed as newsprint or newspaper and
containing at least 70% newsprint or newspaper (American Forest and
Paper Association grades #6, #7 and #8 news).
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Other paper/magazines/junk mail: all paper which is not defined
as corrugated, mixed office paper, computer paper or newspaper.
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Glass containers: all glass containers used for packaging food
or beverages.
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Aluminum cans: food and beverage containers made entirely of
aluminum.
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Steel cans: rigid containers made exclusively or primarily of
steel or tin-plated steel and steel and aluminum cans used to store
food, beverages, and a variety of other household and consumer products.
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Plastic containers: containers including polyethylene terephthalate
(PETE #1) soda bottles, high-density polyethylene and (HDPE #2) milk,
water or detergent.
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Additional designated recyclable materials for the generators
of commercial, industrial and institutional waste.
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White goods and light iron: all appliances such as washers,
dryers, refrigerators, etc., as well as products made from sheet iron,
such as shelving, file cabinets, metal desks, recycled or reconditioned
steel drums and other nonstructural ferrous scrap.
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Anti-freeze: all automotive engine coolant consisting of a mixture
of ethylene glycol and water or propylene glycol and water.
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Batteries, lead-acid: batteries from automobiles, trucks, other
vehicles and machinery and equipment. This does not include consumer
batteries.
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Used motor oil: petroleum-based or synthetic oil which, through
use, storage or handling, has become unsuitable for its original purpose
due to the presence of impurities or loss of original properties.
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Tires: rubber-based scrap automotive, truck or specialty (e.g.,
forklift) tires. The tires must be recycled at a facility approved
by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
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C.
Designated recyclable materials from generators of residential
waste that are collected by Hunterdon County.
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Anti-freeze: all automotive engine coolant consisting of a mixture
of ethylene glycol and water or propylene glycol and water.
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Batteries, lead-acid: batteries from automobiles, trucks, other
vehicles and machinery and equipment. This does not include consumer
batteries (See No. 21).
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Used motor oil: petroleum-based or synthetic oil which, through
use, storage or handling, has become unsuitable for its original purpose
due to the presence of impurities or loss of original properties.
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Batteries, household: any type of button, coin, cylindrical,
rectangular or other shaped enclosed device or sealed container which
was utilized as an energy source for commercial, industrial, medical,
institutional or household use. This does not include lead-acid batteries
from vehicles.
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Mercury-containing devices: fluorescent and compact florescent
tubes (CFTs), high-intensity discharge (HID) and neon lamps, electrical
switches, thermostats and any batteries containing mercury.
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Petroleum-contaminated soil: nonhazardous soils containing petroleum
hydrocarbons resulting from spills, leaks or leaking underground storage
tanks used for gasoline or any other commercial fuel and which are
recycled in accordance with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:26A-1.1
et seq. NOTE: This material can be recycled at "Class B" facilities
(for example, authorized asphalt manufacturers).
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MUNICIPAL RECYCLING COORDINATOR
The person or persons appointed by the municipal governing
body and who shall be authorized to, among other things, enforce the
provisions of this chapter, and any rules and regulations which may
be promulgated hereunder.
MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE (MSW) STREAM
All solid waste generated at residential, commercial, and
institutional establishments within the boundaries of the Township
of Alexandria.
RECYCLABLE MATERIAL
Those materials which would otherwise become solid waste,
and which may be collected, separated, or processed and returned to
the economic mainstream in the form of raw materials or products.
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING
Any building or structure, or complex of buildings in which
less than three dwelling units are owner-occupied or rented or leased,
or offered for rental or lease, for residential purposes (see N.J.S.A.
13:1E-99.13a).
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING COMPLEX
Any building or structure, or complex of buildings, in which
three or more dwelling units are owner-occupied or rented or leased,
or offered for rental or lease, for residential purposes (see N.J.S.A.
13:1E-99.13a) and shall include 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.).
SOURCE SEPARATION
The process by which recyclable materials are separated at
the point of generation by the generator thereof from solid waste
for the purposes of recycling.
Unless the solid waste and recycling collection services have
otherwise been provided for by the municipality, pursuant to N.J.S.A.
40:66-5.1, all residential, commercial, industrial and institutional
generators of solid waste must, upon request by the municipality,
supply proof that solid waste and recycling collection services have
been contracted by the generator. The information requested for proof
of service may include provision of weight receipts or billing statements.
The procedure by which the municipality may request receipts or other
documentation must be detailed in a process approved by the governing
body of the municipality.
[Adopted 6-8-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-05-03]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
BAG
Plastic or fiber sacks designated to store solid waste with
sufficient wall strength to maintain physical integrity when lifted
by the top. If a bag breaks while being lifted, such bag shall not
be considered of appropriate strength to be used for containment of
solid waste.
BUILDING MATERIALS
Any material such as lumber, brick, plaster, gutters, roofing
shingles or other substances accumulated as a result of repairs or
additions to existing structures, construction of new structures or
demolition of existing structures.
BULKY WASTE
Large items such as concrete, tree stumps, heavy wood items,
iron, steel, furniture and appliances.
COMBUSTIBLE WASTE
Yard trimmings, rags, waste wood or cardboard and all other
combustible waste solids of a nonvolatile and nonexplosive nature.
CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS
Waste building materials resulting from construction, remodeling,
repair or demolition operations performed by a resident or his contractor.
HAZARDOUS WASTE
Any waste or combination of wastes that pose a present or
potential threat to human health, living organisms or the environment,
including but not limited to waste material that is toxic, carcinogenic,
corrosive, irritating, sensitizing, biologically infectious, explosive,
flammable or radioactive and any waste so designated by the United
States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) or the New Jersey Commissioner
of the Department of Environmental Protection and Energy (NJDEPE).
HOSPITAL/RED BAG WASTE
Any medical waste, including but not limited to all instruments,
supplies, containers, bandages, tubing, gloves, etc., used by health
care practitioners and facilities as described in New Jersey Department
of Health regulations and applicable New Jersey law.
INDUSTRIAL WASTE
All waste, including solids, semisolids, sludge and liquids,
created by factories, processing plants or other manufacturing enterprises.
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
A dwelling within the corporate limits of the Township occupied
by a person or group of persons. A residential property shall be deemed
occupied when either water or domestic light and power services are
being supplied thereto. A residential dwelling unit shall also include
all public schools, municipal offices, activities and properties,
official/quasi-official municipal service activities (i.e., fire,
first aid, etc.) located in the township as may be appropriate and
not exceeding five items per collection day.
SOLID WASTE
Garbage, refuse and other discarded materials resulting from
commercial, industrial, and professional operations, and from residential,
domestic and community activities, and all other waste materials,
including liquids, except for building materials, bulky waste, combustible
waste, construction debris, hazardous waste, hospital/red bag waste,
industrial waste, recyclable material, yard waste, and solid animal
and vegetable waste collected by swine producers licensed by the New
Jersey Department of Agriculture.
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE
The scheduled pickup and removal of solid waste from residential,
commercial, industrial and professional properties located within
the corporate limits of the township at least once a week.
SOLID WASTE CONTAINER
A receptacle constructed of plastic, metal or fiberglass,
having handles of adequate strength for lifting and having a tight-fitting
lid capable of preventing entrance into the container by animals.
The mouth of the container shall have a diameter greater than or equal
to that of the base or be of a similar stable design to avoid tipping
over.
YARD WASTE
Any waste accumulations of grass, leaves or shrubbery cuttings
or clippings, tree branches, tree limbs, parts of trees, bushes, shrubbery
or other material usually created by yard maintenance.
A solid waste collector shall notify all persons desiring the
removal of solid waste of the days upon which collections shall be
made and the rates to be charged therefor.
All solid waste shall be collected promptly, transported and
disposed of by the collector in the manner prescribed by all applicable
laws and regulations without any liability whatsoever on the part
of the township.
The provisions of this article shall not apply to municipal,
county or state employees using official equipment and engaged in
official business.
No person shall operate a solid waste collection service within
the corporate limits of the township without first obtaining a license
as provided herein.
Any person who wishes to engage in the business of solid waste
collection within the corporate limits of the township shall submit
an application for a license to the Township Clerk. The application,
and any renewal applications, shall set forth the applicant's
previous experience as a solid waste collector, a list of available
equipment, and the applicant's registration with the State of
New Jersey. All licenses shall expire on December 31 of the year of
issue. Applications for license renewals shall be filed with the Township
Clerk on or before November 1 of each year.
Any application, or renewal application, for a solid waste collection
license shall be accompanied by a fee of $25 to cover the township's
administrative costs in processing the application.
Licenses shall be issued by the Township Clerk and shall set
forth the name and address of the solid waste collector and the name,
address and telephone number of a person employed by the collector
who may be contacted by the township in the event of any problems,
questions or complaints. No license shall be transferable.