There is hereby established a system for the
collection, removal and disposal of garbage and rubbish which system
shall be operated by the Borough of Leonia, and the cost thereof shall
be paid by general taxation.
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
GARBAGE and RUBBISH
Include fuel residue, refuse of animal or vegetable matter
or general household waste and in fact all waste products generally
found in and about residences and places of business, except rocks,
stones and dirt, manufacturing waste, waste products resulting from
construction of new buildings or alterations of sufficient extent
to require a permit from the Building Inspector.
The Public Works Committee of the Borough of
Leonia is hereby authorized and directed to procure and purchase two
motor trucks with specially designed bodies and such other equipment
as may be necessary and proper for the purpose of removing all garbage
and rubbish from the buildings, both public and private within the
limits of Leonia, also to employ the necessary supervision and labor
for the removal of garbage and rubbish. All garbage and rubbish shall
be collected from the curbline or rear yard of each building, and
the cans or receptacles shall, after being emptied, be replaced substantially
where found; provided, however, that the Public Works Committee of
the Borough of Leonia may, with the approval of the Mayor and Council,
establish and make reasonable rules and regulations with respect to
the collection of garbage and rubbish.
The Mayor and Council may establish, make and
amend rules and regulations for the government of the employees engaged
in the collection, removal and disposal of garbage and rubbish, also
fixing the number and time and manner of collection thereof not inconsistent
with the provisions of this article.
Nothing herein contained shall be construed
to effect, alter, change or modify any rules, regulation or ordinance
of the Board of Health.
[Added 7-7-2003 by Ord. No. 15-03]
No commercial property owner and/or operator
shall place or leave for pickup any garbage, rubbish or refuse of
any type on a sidewalk or street, or in the Borough’s right-of-way,
during the following days and hours: Saturday evenings from 5:00 p.m.
to Monday mornings at 5:00 a.m.