It is the purpose of this article to bring the
Borough of Leonia in compliance with the mandatory, state-wide recycling
program L. 1987 c. 102, and the Clean Communities and Recycling Act,
N.J.S.A. 13:1E-92 et seq.
[Amended 3-1-1993 by Ord. No. 1156]
As used in this article, the following terms
have the meaning indicated:
BATTERIES
Household batteries as specified:
A.
Non-rechargeable alkaline; common cells (D,
C, AA, AAA, 9 volt and lantern sizes);
B.
Rechargeable alkaline; nickel-cadmium (rechargeable
batteries commonly built into rechargeable appliances);
BIMETAL CANS
Cans composed of steel sides and bottoms and an aluminum
top.
COMPOSTABLE BAGS
Biodegradable paper or cotton bags which decompose in normal
composting facilities and processes, and are acceptable to the New
Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS
All wood including housing construction wood, except all
creosote-treated wood and telephone poles; all tree parts, tree stumps
and trunks, roots, asphalt shingles, aluminum siding, two-by-three-foot
(maximum) rock blocks or pieces, concrete, stone, brick, and cinder
blocks.
DESIGNATED AREA
An area where recyclable materials are placed for collection.
DESIGNATED RECYCLING MATERIALS
Those recyclable materials, including but not limited to
metals, glass, paper or plastic containers; food and waste; corrugated
and other cardboard; newspaper; magazines; or high grade office paper
designated by the Borough and its legally appointed officials in this
article to be source separated.
DISPOSITION or DISPOSITION OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
Transportation, placement, reuse, sale, donation, transfer
or temporary storage for a period not exceeding six months of designated
recyclable materials for all possible uses except for disposal as
solid waste.
GLASS
Glass bottles, clear, green or brown only, separated by those
colors.
INSTITUTION
To include, but not limited to, not for profit, religious,
educational, and governmental organizations.
LEAVES
Leaves only and does not include grass clippings and brush.
MIXED PAPER
Includes but is not limited to all letter mail, high-grade
office paper, magazines, and catalogues.
NEWSPAPERS
Includes paper of the type commonly referred to as "newsprint"
and distributed at stated intervals, usually daily or weekly, having
printed thereon news and opinions and containing advertisements and
other matters of public interest.
NONFERROUS SCRAP
All metal scrap which does not contain steel or iron, but
which does contain aluminum, copper, lead or brass.
PAPER-BOUND BOOKS
Books, covered or bound with paper, and include but are not
limited to telephone books, soft-covered pocket books.
PLASTIC CONTAINER
Soft drink bottles; milk, juice and water jugs; beverage
bottles; detergent and bleach bottles; not included: plastic toys,
food containers, lawn furniture.
PRIVATE CONTRACTOR
A sole proprietorship business, or an incorporated or nonincorporated
company engaged in part-time work or per job contracted work on any
property in the Borough of Leonia.
PRIVATE SCAVENGER
A carter who holds a tariff from the New Jersey Board of
Public Utilities or license from the New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection and Energy.
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
Those materials which would otherwise become municipal solid
waste which may be collected, separated or processed and returned
to the economic mainstream in the form of raw materials or products.
RECYCLING
Any process by which materials that would otherwise become
solid waste are collected, separated or processed and returned to
the economic mainstream in the form of raw materials or products.
RECYCLING CENTER
Any facility designed and operated solely for receiving,
storing, processing and transferring source metal, glass, paper, plastic
containers, corrugated and other cardboard or other recyclable materials
approved by the Department of Environmental Protection.
RESIDENT
Any person who owns, leases and/or occupies a dwelling within
the municipality, including single-family units and multifamily units.
SOURCE-SEPARATE RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
Recyclable materials: newspapers, all paper, metals, glass,
leaves, yard waste, food waste, batteries, construction materials,
plastics (marked "1" and "2"), film bags, cardboard and chipboard
which are kept separate and apart from residential, commercial and
institutional solid waste by the generator thereof for the purpose
of collection, disposition and recycling.
TIN CANS
Cans made of steel or tin. Commonly, such cans are tin-plated
steel cans; might also be called "ferrous" cans.
TIRES
Automotive car, truck, motorcycle and bicycle tires.
WHITE GOODS
Include but are not limited to washing machines, refrigerators,
stoves, and other household appliances.
YARD WASTE
Grass clippings, brush and branches no longer than six feet
and less than 2 1/2 inches in diameter.
There is hereby created the position of Leonia
Recycling Coordinator who may be the Borough Administrator, or is
an appointee who will report to the Borough Administrator, and who
shall work with the Environmental Commission and governing body on
all recycling projects.
[Added 3-1-1993 by Ord. No. 1156 ]
A. The following materials are designated as source-separated
recyclable materials under the mandatory program:
B. This list will be amended and increased as markets
develop for other materials in the municipal solid waste stream.
[Amended 3-1-1993 by Ord. No. 1156 ]
A. From approximately October 1 to December 15 of each
year, the owner, lessee or occupant of every property within the Borough
shall source separate leaves from solid waste generated by the property.
Leaves shall be placed in the street (Fort Lee Road, Grand Avenue
and Hoefley's Lane only) at curbside only in front of property or
in paper compostable bags approved by the NJDEP. Leaves may not be
placed in or left in plastic bags.
B. During the rest of the year, leaves may not be placed
in the street or on the curb.
[Added 3-1-1993 by Ord. No. 1156]
It shall be mandatory for commercial establishments
to separate used tires produced by such establishments for private
collection and ultimate recycling of materials. It also shall be mandatory
that commercial establishments contract a private scavenger to separate
and dispose of all used tires.
Collection of domestic or household bulky items,
such as washing machines, refrigerators, stoves, household appliances,
ferrous scrap, nonferrous scrap and other household furnishings, shall
not be placed at the curb for collection unless arrangements have
first been made with the Recycling Coordinator. The cost for pickup
of such items by special arrangement may be imposed.
Collection of all source-separated recyclables
shall be made by the Leonia Department of Public Works as directed
by the Mayor and Council with primary administrative supervision under
the control of the Recycling Coordinator.
The Recycling Coordinator may be authorized
from time to time to sell and deliver, by bid or contract approved
by the Mayor and Council, recyclable materials so collected in order
to obtain the best possible price.
Nothing in this article shall be deemed to prohibit
any owner, lessee or occupant of disposing of recyclable materials
privately through a sale or gift provided that in no event shall such
recyclable materials be left at the curb or any such recyclable materials
be disposed of as part of the solid waste pickup by the Borough of
Leonia.
A. Private scavenger contracts. If the commercial establishment
is either unable or unwilling to secure a market and collector for
designated mandatory recyclable materials, the Borough of Leonia,
through its Recycling Coordinator may secure such markets and enter
into contracts on behalf of the commercial establishment for the collection
and disposal of designated recyclable materials; provided, however,
that the commercial establishment shall be responsible for any and
all expenses associated with the said contract.
[Added 3-1-1993 by Ord. No. 1156]
B. Letter exemptions. Exemption from the mandatory municipal
recycling program may be requested by any owner, lessee or occupant,
and private service contractor of business and/or commercial establishment
of the Recycling Coordinator. A request for exemption must be made
in writing on the prescribed form and submitted to the Recycling Coordinator.
[Added 3-1-1993 by Ord. No. 1156]
From the time recyclable materials are placed
at the curb or designated area by the owner, lessee or occupant for
collection by the Borough of Leonia such recyclable materials shall
become the property of the Borough. It shall be a violation of this
article for any unauthorized person to collect or pickup or cause
to be collected or picked up any such recyclable materials for any
purpose whatsoever once the same has been placed at the curb. Any
and each such collection in violation for one or more premises shall
constitute a separate and distinct offense punishable as hereinafter
provided.
The Superintendent of the Department of Public
Works or the Recycling Coordinator is hereby authorized and directed
to establish and promulgate reasonable rules and regulations in accordance
with the terms hereof; said rules and regulations are subject to change,
modification, repeal or amendment by majority of the Mayor and Council