[Adopted 12-23-1968 (§ 6-5 of the
Revised General Ordinances)]
The owner or his agent, lessee, tenant or occupant
of every dwelling, house or other premises where waste accumulates
shall provide and keep in the premises sufficient and suitable receptacles
with tight-fitting covers for receiving and holding waste.
There shall be at least one receptacle for each
family unit or other occupant of the premises and at least two receptacles
or one of ample capacity and design acceptable to the Board of Health
for each commercial or business establishment where refuse accumulates.
Each occupant of residential or commercial premises shall provide
sufficient receptacles to store all waste which may be accumulated
between the times when the refuse is disposed of.
Each receptacle shall be tight, nonporous metal
or plastic with a tight-fitting cover so constructed as to prevent
spilling or leakage of contents. Each receptacle for use at a single
residence shall have a capacity of not more than 30 gallons or less
than 20 gallons, shall be of tapered design and equipped with a pull
handle or handles. Each receptacle shall be verminproof.
Receptacles for waste from multidwelling units or industrial premises may have a greater capacity than that prescribed in § 290-3, provided that they meet the qualifications of a suitable receptacle and are equipped for handling by motorized equipment.
Garbage in receptacles that are badly broken
or otherwise fail to meet the requirements of this article need not
be collected, provided that written notice has been given to the owner
and the Health Officer.
Receptacles shall be conveniently located on
premises for the storage of refuse and maintained in such a manner
with the cover in place as to prevent creation of a nuisance or menace
to public health.
A.
Garbage shall be drained of all liquids, wrapped in
paper or placed in paper bags, and placed in proper receptacles.
B.
Papers not placed in receptacles shall be secured
and properly tied into bundles or other packages in a manner to prevent
scattering while awaiting or during collection. The bundle or package
shall be of a size and weight to permit ease of handling by one man.
C.
Combustible or noncombustible waste of such a nature
that it cannot be deposited in a receptacle shall be securely and
properly tied into bundles or packages of a size and weight to permit
ease of handling by one man and shall be packaged or otherwise assembled
in quantities weighing not more than 50 pounds.
D.
Rocks, concrete, junk, scrap, metal, plumbing fixtures
and contaminated earth and machinery parts shall be segregated.
A.
The person occupying any premises whereon a business
or industry is conducted shall arrange for the removal of refuse on
such premises each day unless sufficient facilities are provided and
used for the storage of refuse within a roofed enclosure on the premises
until the refuse is removed.
B.
The person occupying any premises shall be required
to arrange for the pickup or collection of refuse from the premises
at least twice a week.
A.
All vehicles for which permits are issued shall be
of the closed type and shall be constructed and loaded in such fashion
that no part of the contents shall fall, leak or spill.
B.
Vehicles operated under a permit must be properly
covered to prevent the scattering or spilling of rubbish on either
private or public property.
C.
Any licensee who spills or scatters any refuse collected
by him on either public or private property shall immediately collect
the refuse for disposal.
D.
Vehicles for which permits are issued shall be identified
as to ownership, both as required by state law and on the right side
of the vehicle.
E.
All licensees shall comply with state laws, the ordinances
of the Township and the rules, regulations and orders of the local
Board of Health and the State Department of Environmental Protection.
F.
Collections shall be made between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00
p.m. on weekdays, Saturdays and holidays, and shall be done in a quiet
and orderly manner.
[Added 11-28-2006 by Ord. No. O-06-42]
No person shall park or leave unattended any
waste or refuse container, commonly known as a "roll-off dumpster"
or "roll-off container," on or along any street, highway or public
property in the Township without having first obtained a permit from
the Freehold Township Police Department. No permits shall issue except
where the portion of the premises’ driveway which is immediately
adjacent to the street is in the process of being replaced/reconstructed
and cannot accommodate a dumpster, in which case, a permit may be
granted for a maximum of two days. The cost for each permit shall
be $25.
[Added 11-28-2006 by Ord. No. O-06-42]
Any roll-off dumpster or roll-off container
parked on or along any street, highway or public property in the Township
shall be equipped with and display markers consisting of all yellow
reflective diamond-shaped panels having a minimum size of 18 inches
by 18 inches in order to warn passersby of the presence of a traffic
hazard requiring the exercise of unusual care. These panels shall
be mounted at the edge of the dumpster at both ends nearest the path
of passing vehicles and facing the direction of oncoming traffic.
The markers shall have a minimum mounting height of three feet from
the bottom of the panels to the surface of the roadway.
