[Adopted 7-8-1929 by Ord. No. 372(§§ 117-1 to 117-7.1
of the 1982 Code); amended in its entirety 7-19-2004 by Ord. No. 13-04]
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:
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.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Part III of this Code.
A.
Obligation to furnish dumpsters. All multifamily residential
developments, including garden apartments, condominiums and townhouses,
etc., consisting of eight or more residential dwelling units, shall
provide dumpsters. The dumpster, which must be approved by the Superintendent
of Department of Public Works or his designee, shall be a metal container
of not less than two cubic yards nor larger than three cubic yards,
made of watertight construction with doors opening on top and constructed
so that it is compatible with Borough equipment and can be emptied
mechanically by a specifically equipped truck. The dumpster must be
placed in an area to provide easy access for the truck.
B.
Cardboard boxes and cartons. Prior to depositing refuse
collection either commercial or private in authorized containers or
receptacles, the person disposing of any such boxes or cartons or
the person in charge of the premises shall collapse and tie all cardboard
boxes, cartons or crates. In addition, no garbage or trash shall be
placed inside cardboard cartons or boxes. The Borough shall not remove
any refuse that does not comply with the above.
C.
Limitation. All commercial businesses shall be responsible
to arrange for private collection by an independent scavenger.
[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.
