Township of Pittsgrove, NJ Article III Recycling

§ 83-15 Mandatory recycling program.

A. Mandatory source separation. It shall be mandatory for all persons who are owners, lessees, tenants or occupants of residential and nonresidential premises, including but not limited to retail and commercial locations, government, schools and other institutional locations within the municipality of Pittsgrove, to separate designated recyclable materials from all solid waste.

B. It shall be the obligation of the generators of residential designated recyclable materials to arrange for the private collection and delivery of designated recyclable materials to a recycling facility or to deliver designated recyclable materials to the municipal waste disposal facility.

C. When municipal curbside collection is not provided for designated recyclable materials or delivery to the municipal waste disposal facility is not authorized, as is the case for those recyclables generated by commercial and institution entities, it shall be the obligation of the generator to arrange for the private collection and delivery of designated recyclable materials to a recycling facility or to deliver designated recyclable materials to a municipal recycling depot designated by Pittsgrove Township.

D. The owner of each property shall be responsible for compliance with Part 1 of this chapter. For multifamily units, including but not limited to condominium complexes and seasonal hotel/motels and guesthouses, the management or owner is responsible for setting up and maintaining the recycling system, including collection of source-separated recyclable materials. Violations and penalty notices will be directed to the owner or management; in those instances where the violator is not easily identifiable. The owner or management shall issue notification and collection rules regarding recycling requirements to all new tenants when they arrive and with a reminder a minimum of every six months during their occupancy.

E. The arrangement for collection of all categories of designated mandatory recyclables hereunder shall be the responsibility of the commercial, institutional or industrial property owner or his/her designee, except for those specific designated recyclable materials that are collected by the municipality from that property. All commercial, institutional or industrial properties at which lifter is generated by employees, or the public, shall provide litter and recycling receptacles. These properties shall provide for separate recycling collection services for the contents of the recycling receptacles.

F. Every business, institution or industrial facility shall report on a quarterly basis to the Municipal Recycling Coordinator, on such forms as may be prescribed, regarding recycling activities at its premises, including the amount and type of recycled material not placed curbside for municipal collection. If material is removed from the premises by a hauler, recycler or paper shredder, the quantity and final disposition of the material is to be reported on the form.

G. All food service establishments, as defined in the Health Code, shall, in addition to compliance with all other recycling requirements, be required to recycle grease and/or cooking oil created in the processing of food or food products, and to maintain such records as may be prescribed, for inspection by any code enforcement officer.

§ 83-16 Exemptions.

No exemptions exist from compliance with the requirements for mandatory separation of recyclable materials. All residents are responsible for compliance with the mandatory recycling program requirements. Use of commercial waste contractors for disposal of waste and recyclable materials in lieu of using the municipal waste disposal facility does not abate the obligation to fully comply with the mandatory recycling program requirements.

§ 83-17 Multifamily housing.

The obligation for compliance with the mandatory recycling requirements imposed by Part 1 of this chapter upon the occupant or owner of any residential, commercial or institutional building or use within the Township of Pittsgrove shall, with respect to multifamily housing and as defined in § 60-100, Recycling facilities, of this Code, be the responsibility of a homeowners' organization, condominium association or like entity assuming said obligation.

§ 83-18 Mandatory recyclable materials.

A. Mandatory recyclable materials shall include all recyclables defined as "designated recyclable materials" in Article I.[1] Specific instructions are as follows:

(1) Aluminum: excludes aluminum cake pans and food trays.

(2) Corrugated (cardboard): must be uncontaminated and flattened.

(3) Glass: all glass shall be rinsed and have caps, rings or bands removed prior to depositing. Blue, flat and window glass and pottery and ceramic excluded.

(4) Plastic: all plastic containers shall be rinsed and have caps, rings or bands removed prior to depositing.

(5) Batteries: excludes household batteries.

(6) Concrete: limited to one pickup truck load, up to 500 pounds or two cubic yards, per project.

(7) Leaves: residents are encouraged to mulch or compost leaves at their home site. As an alternative, leaves may be deposited at the waste disposal facility as a recyclable material and shall be clean of grass clippings, tree limbs and brush or other recyclable or waste materials. Leaves shall be deposited in the manner directed by signs posted at the collection site.

(8) Steel cans: all containers shall be rinsed to remove food residue. Labels and lids do not require removal.

(9) Tires: a disposal fee may apply to all tires.

(10) Used motor oil: containers of five gallons or less are recommended for ease of handling. Larger containers require prior approval by the Public Works Supervisor. Used motor oils shall be protected from contamination with water (rainwater).

(11) White goods: a disposal fee may apply to refrigerant-type appliances, such as refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners.

(12) Scrap metal: gasoline fuel tanks, gasoline containers/cans, kerosene fuel tanks, oil-filled radiator-type heaters, aluminum food trays, cake pans or any container used to contain or transport hazardous or flammable materials are excluded.

(13) Propane tanks: tanks must be empty. If any pressure exists in the tank, it will not be accepted. Tank sizes over twenty pounds will not be accepted.

[1] Editor's Note: See § 83-2, Definitions.

B. These materials shall not be disposed of as waste and, when deposited at the waste disposal facility, shall be deposited in designated containers in the manner described on the sign posted on the applicable container.

§ 83-19 Additional recyclable materials.

A. Additional recyclable materials shall include but not be limited to the following recyclable materials:

(1) Brush/tree parts.

(2) Grass clippings.

B. These materials should be disposed of as recyclable materials rather than waste and shall be deposited in designated containers or at designated locations in the waste disposal facility in the manner described on signs posted at the disposal site.

§ 83-20 Disposal fees.

[Amended 10-27-2009 by Ord. No. 12-2009]

The Township is subject to disposal fees charged by entities for disposal of certain recyclable materials, including but not limited to refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and tires. Accordingly, disposal fees shall be required from all residents who dispose of these items at the waste disposal facility. Residents shall pay the appropriate disposal fee to the Township attendant stationed at the waste disposal facility prior to delivering the items to the waste disposal facility.