[Adopted 11-8-1978 as Sec. 3-7 of
the Revised General Ordinances]
No person shall store, collect or dispose of
solid wastes within the confines of the Township in any manner other
than as provided in this article.
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
Items such as furniture, household effects and appliances.
This shall also include debris resulting from minor alteration to
private residence by the owner. This is not intended to include debris
from alterations done by contractors.
[Amended 12-23-2014 by Ord. No. 29-2014]
Any debris including fencing, decks, sheds, and all debris
generated as a result of remodeling, demolishing or constructing homes
or other buildings. Also includes by-products of clearing of land
for the purpose of preparing the same for use as the site for a building
or structure or for roadways or similar purposes.
[Amended 12-23-2014 by Ord. No. 29-2014]
The placement of yard waste in a trash can or bucket such
as to prevent the yard waste from spilling or blowing out into the
street and coming into contact with stormwater.
[Added 3-8-2006 by Ord.
No. 7-2006; amended 12-23-2014 by Ord. No. 29-2014]
Includes all waste, liquid and solids, resulting from the
handling, consumption, preparation and disposal of meat, fish, fowl,
birds and all vegetable matter which has been or was intended to be
used as food and all other items that are construed as garbage by
the rules, regulations or specifications of New Jersey State Board
of Health. All ordinary household waste and worthless matter shall
also be included in this definition. Debris resulting from the construction,
alteration or demolition of buildings or structures or clearing of
lots or acreage shall not be deemed to be garbage under this article.
Includes but not limited to paint, antifreeze, propane gas,
pesticides, motor oil, oil filters, chemicals, driveway sealer stain.
Includes newspapers, periodicals, cardboard and all other
waste paper.
Any street, avenue, boulevard, road, parkway, viaduct, drive,
or other way which is an existing state, county, or municipal roadway,
and includes the land between the street lines, whether improved or
unimproved, and which may be comprised of pavement, shoulders, gutters,
curbs, sidewalks, parking areas, and other areas within the street
lines.
[Added 3-8-2006 by Ord. No. 7-2006]
All materials resulting from the conducting of any business,
trade or industry conducted for profit; includes, but is not limited
to, rubber, cartons or metal.
Leaves, branches, hedge clippings and grass clippings.
[Added 3-8-2006 by Ord. No. 7-2006]
A.
Garbage. Garbage shall only be placed in the containers provided
by the Township of Wall for that purpose. Each eligible residential
property shall receive an initial container from the Township at no
cost for use with solid waste disposal. The property owner shall have
a choice of three container sizes which shall be 96 gallons, 64 gallons,
or 48 gallons. Each property owner may "purchase" up to two additional
household trash containers from the Township. Requests for additional
containers shall result in the economizing of sizes as to maximize
the efficiency of the collection program. For example, a resident
with a current forty-eight-gallon container that requests a second
shall receive a ninety-six-gallon container in place of those two
containers resulting in one garbage container to be "tipped" each
week as opposed to two. Exceptions to this policy shall only be made
in cases where there exists a proven hardship or limitation that requires
multiple smaller-sized cans. Once the container(s) is placed at the
property by the Township, any changes in size shall be at the cost
of the property owner unless the Township can accommodate a swap with
another returned container.
[Amended 12-23-2014 by Ord. No. 29-2014]
(1)
Placement. Each container shall be placed near the roadway at the
curb or near the edge of the pavement free of obstructions with the
wheels and hinge facing toward the house in order accommodate the
orderly collection of debris as designed. No bags or trash should
be placed outside of the container. Garbage shall be thoroughly and
completely drained of all liquids and placed in the containers hereinbefore
set forth. The Township shall collect no more than three household
trash containers from any separate residence. No containers shall
be placed for collection prior to sunset of the evening before the
scheduled collection day, nor shall containers remain at the roadside
later than 9:00 p.m. the day they are collected.
(2)
Ownership. All containers shall remain the property of the Township
of Wall regardless of whether the container was an initially provided
container at no cost to the property or if it was an additional purchased
container. For the purposes of this section, the term "purchase" shall
be interpreted to mean a perpetual lease between the Township, the
property, and the property owner. For clarity of this interpretation,
the initial container provided by the Township shall remain with the
property when ownership of the property changes. Any additional containers
that may have been "purchased" by an owner shall remain with the owner
if said owner acquires or moves to a different eligible property within
Wall Township. In the event that a resident owner ceases domicile
of an eligible property, all additionally "purchased" containers shall
be returned to or collected by the Department of Public Works.
(3)
Newly constructed residential eligible property. Each newly constructed
residential property within the Township of Wall shall be issued an
initial garbage container, at no cost, upon the provision of a copy
of the temporary certificate of occupancy.
(4)
Maintenance. The Township of Wall will provide maintenance to the
Township containers at no cost to the residents. In the unlikely event
that the can is damaged due to misuse or abuse by the resident, it
will be the resident's responsibility to pay for the necessary repairs
or replacement of the container. If a container is lost or stolen,
it is the resident's responsibility to pay for a replacement container.
B.
Single-stream recycling. Single-stream recycling shall only be placed
in the containers provided by the Township of Wall for that purpose.
This Township-issued container shall be clearly distinguishable from
the container provided for household trash collection. Each eligible
residential property shall receive an initial container from the Township
at no cost for use with the single-stream recycling program. The property
owner shall have a choice of three container sizes which shall be
96 gallons, 64 gallons or 48 gallons. Each property owner may "purchase"
up to two additional household recycling containers from the Township.
Requests for additional containers shall result in the economizing
of sizes as to maximize the efficiency of the collection program.
For example, a resident with a current forty-eight-gallon container
that requests a second shall receive a ninety-six-gallon container
in place of those two containers resulting in one garbage container
to be "tipped" each week as opposed to two. Exceptions to this policy
shall only be made in cases where there exists a proven hardship or
limitation that requires multiple smaller-sized cans. Once the container(s)
is placed at the property by the Township, any changes in size shall
be at the cost of the property owner unless the Township can accommodate
a swap with another returned container. Material to be placed in the
single-stream recycling container includes: cardboard, newspaper,
plastic bottles, glass jars, magazines, etc. Single-stream recycling
material must go directly into the container, trash bags in these
containers are not acceptable. Each container shall be placed in a
position by the curbline free of obstructions to the collection system
operating as designed. The Township shall collect no more than three
household trash containers from any separate residence.
[Amended 12-23-2014 by Ord. No. 29-2014]
(1)
Placement. Each container shall be placed near the roadway at the
curb or near the edge of the pavement free of obstructions with the
wheels and hinge facing toward the house in order to accommodate the
orderly collection of debris as designed. No recyclables should be
placed outside of the container. Recycling material shall be thoroughly
and completely drained of all liquids and placed in the containers
hereinbefore set forth. The Township shall collect no more than three
household recycling containers from any separate residence. No containers
shall be placed for collection prior to sunset of the evening before
the scheduled collection day, nor shall containers remain at the roadside
later than 9:00 p.m. the day they are collected.
(2)
Ownership. All containers shall remain the property of the Township
of Wall regardless of whether the container was an initially provided
container at no cost to the property or if it was an additional purchased
container. For the purposes of this section, the term "purchase" shall
be interpreted to mean a perpetual lease between the Township, the
property, and the property owner. For clarity of this interpretation,
the initial container provided by the Township shall remain with the
property when ownership of the property changes. Any additional containers
that may have been "purchased" by an owner shall remain with the owner
if said owner acquires or moves to a different eligible property within
Wall Township. In the event that a resident owner ceases domicile
of an eligible property all additionally "purchased" containers shall
be returned to or collected by the Department of Public Works.
(3)
Newly constructed residential eligible property. Each newly constructed
residential property within the Township of Wall shall be issued an
initial recycling container, at no cost, upon the provision of a copy
of the temporary certificate of occupancy.
(4)
Maintenance. The Township of Wall will provide maintenance to the
Township containers at no cost to the residents. In the unlikely event
that the can is damaged due to misuse or abuse by the resident, it
will be the resident's responsibility to pay for the necessary repairs
or replacement of the container. If a container is lost or stolen,
it is the resident's responsibility to pay for a replacement container.
C.
Ashes. Ashes shall not be collected.
[Amended 11-21-2006 by Ord. No. 32-2006]
D.
Bulk items. Bulk items will be picked up on such dates
as may be designated for such pickup. Bulk items are to be placed
curbside in a neat and orderly fashion, not earlier than 6:00 p.m.
the day before the scheduled pickup. No more than 10 bulk items may
be placed curbside for each collection.
E.
Trade waste. Trade waste is not to be collected by the Township.
Trade wastes are to be disposed of at the county dump.
[Amended 12-23-2014 by Ord. No. 29-2014]
F.
Construction materials. Construction materials will
not be collected by the Township. Construction materials are to be
disposed of in an appropriate manner by the homeowner.
G.
Cardboard, periodicals and other waste paper. Cardboard, periodicals and other waste paper should be placed with single-stream recycling in the Township-issued recycling container in accordance with § 191-3B above.
[Amended 12-23-2014 by Ord. No. 29-2014]
H.
Branches, hedge clippings and leaves.
(1)
Tree branches and hedge clippings shall be cut to
a maximum length of four feet and shall be placed curbside in a neat
and orderly fashion in a pile not to exceed 3.5 cubic yards, or approximate
size of 4 x 3 x 8. No viney material, prunings or leaves may be mixed
with branches. Pickup will be between such dates as may be designated
for such pickup. Branches and hedge clippings may also be collected
and brought to a Township recycling center.
[Amended 11-23-2010 by Ord. No. 23-2010]
(2)
Leaves shall be loosely piled in a neat and orderly
fashion, free of any other vegetative material such as vines, prunings
or grass, and placed curbside for collection by Township vehicles.
Leaves in bags will not be collected. Leaves may also be collected
and brought to a Township recycling facility. Pickup will be between
such dates as may be designated for such pickup.
(3)
Grass. Grass shall be brought to the Township recycling
center. Grass trimmings shall not be placed loose or in piles on the
sidewalk, gutter or street.
(4)
Sweeping, raking, blowing or otherwise placing yard
waste that is not containerized at the curb or along the street is
only allowed during the seven days prior to a scheduled and announced
collection and shall not be placed closer than 10 feet from any storm
drain inlet.
[Added 11-21-2006 by Ord. No. 32-2006]
I.
Volatile, explosive materials or household hazardous waste. Nothing of a highly volatile or explosive nature, or household hazardous waste, whether in liquid, gaseous or solid form shall at any time be placed or set out for collection either by itself or in connection with garbage, waste or other refuse material. Any person convicted of violating any of the provisions of this article shall be subject to the maximum fines and penalties as set forth in Chapter 1, Article I, of the Code.
J.
Sawdust. Sawdust shall be properly contained in a
sealed bag.
K.
Animal waste and human waste. Animal and human waste (i.e., pet waste
or diapers) shall be contained in a tightly sealed bag or container
and placed with household trash.
[Amended 12-23-2014 by Ord. No. 29-2014]
L.
Needles. Needles shall not be collected.
[Amended 11-21-2006 by Ord. No. 32-2006]
[Amended 11-21-2006 by Ord. No. 32-2006; 12-23-2014 by Ord. No. 29-2014]
A.
The owner, resident, tenant, agent, lessee or occupant of every residential
dwelling shall provide and keep on such premises sufficient and suitable
receptacles supplied by the Township for automated pickup.
B.
All Township-supplied receptacles will be picked up by automated
vehicles.
C.
Any trash contained in bags must be put in Township-authorized receptacles.
It is highly recommended that small household trash items and especially
food and other perishables be placed in garbage bags before placing
in the Township-issued containers that are used in conjunction with
the automated sanitation trucks.
D.
Apartment complexes and condominium developments. The owner or manager
of such complexes or developments shall provide suitable trash and
recycling receptacles if said garbage and recycling is to be collected
by the Township. Trash and recycling receptacles shall be in accordance
with the requirements established by the Superintendent of Public
Works for Township collection.
E.
At no time shall garbage or recycling be picked up in anything other
than Township-authorized containers. The Township will only pick up
any material that is in the proper Township-authorized containers
that are compatible with the automated sanitation trucks and system.
F.
Public litter containers. No place of business or contractor shall deposit garbage, paper, trade waste or construction materials in any public litter container placed upon the streets of the Township for use by the public to prevent littering of the streets. No person shall deposit household or commercial garbage into any public receptacle. Any person convicted of violating any of the provisions of this article shall be subject to the fines and penalties as set forth in Chapter 1, Article I, of the Code.
G.
The owner, resident, tenant, lessee, or occupant of every residential
dwelling shall keep on such premises suitable Township-approved receptacles
for the collection of trash and recyclables.
H.
All receptacles supplied by the Township for single-stream recycling
shall be clearly marked with a distinguishable colored and marked
lid on the container. Each container shall be placed near the roadway
at the curb or near the edge of the pavement free of obstructions
with the wheels and hinge facing toward the house in order accommodate
the orderly collection of recyclable material as designed.
I.
Fees.
(1)
Household trash containers. Property owners may purchase up to two
additional containers for household trash collection. The fee for
these containers shall be no less than the cost to the Township for
the acquisition of the containers through the bulk public purchase
of the container. Such subsequent price to the resident/property owner
shall be established by resolution of the Township Committee upon
the advice and recommendation of the Township Administrator and Director
of the Department of Public Works from time to time as it becomes
necessary depending upon demand. It is not the intention of the Township
to financially benefit from such sale to the resident/property owner
but to merely pass on the actual cost of the initial acquisition so
that no additional cost through taxation is borne by a property owner
not receiving the additional container.
(2)
Single-stream recycling containers. Property owners may purchase
up to two additional containers for household recyclables. The fee
for these containers shall be no less than the cost to the Township
for the acquisition of the containers through the bulk public purchase
of the container. Such subsequent price to the resident/property owner
shall be established by resolution of the Township Committee upon
the advice and recommendation of the Township Administrator and Director
of the Department of Public Works from time to time as it becomes
necessary depending upon demand. It is not the intention of the Township
to financially benefit from such sale to the resident/property owner
but to merely pass on the actual cost of the initial acquisition so
that no additional cost through taxation is borne by a property owner
not receiving the additional container.
(3)
In order to encourage residential recycling, the Township will reduce
the cost of the first additional recycling container by 50%. Such
reduction shall be reflected in the approved resolution of the Township
Committee adopted to establish the fees for the acquisition of additional
containers by eligible Township residents/property owners.
[Amended 12-23-2014 by Ord. No. 29-2014]
A.
Storage. All receptacles containing solid waste or recyclables which
are not being placed for collection or disposal shall be stored in
such a manner as to minimize the potential negative impact upon the
adjoining property owners reasonably inconspicuous from adjacent streets.
Receptacles should be stored indoors, in sheltered storage areas or,
if kept outdoors, receptacles should be stored at the rear of each
private dwelling not closer than 15 feet from the boundary line of
the property or located in such other place as the owner, lessee,
tenant, occupant or agent of the premises may be reasonably certain
that the receptacles will not interfere with the health, safety and
welfare of an adjoining owner.
B.
Placement. No containers shall be placed for collection prior to
sunset of the evening before the scheduled collection day, nor shall
containers remain at the roadside later than 9:00 p.m. the day they
are collected.
It shall be unlawful for any person to disturb
or permit any domestic animal owned by him to disturb any receptacles
in which solid wastes have been deposited for storage or collection.
"Disturb" shall mean the removal of any part of the contents of solid
wastes receptacles and allowing the same to fall or be cast upon the
ground.
Any accumulation of solid wastes, as defined
herein, or any premises, except in the manner herein provided, is
hereby declared to be a nuisance and is prohibited.
No person shall store, collect, deposit or dispose
of refuse, garbage, rubbish, combustible waste, noncombustible waste,
trade wastes, or solid wastes in any receptacle of any kind which
is located on property owned by another person. No person shall store,
collect, deposit or dispose of any such materials upon any property
owned by another person.
[Amended 4-26-2023 by Ord. No. 3-2023]
A.
All items taken to a Township recycling facility as provided for in this article are subject to the provisions of Article II of this chapter.
B.
H-3 Grass. All residential grass clippings shall be bagged and placed
in household trash waste containers. Due to the NJDEP/N.J.A.C. 7:14A
Storm Water Discharge Plan, no grass, sod, soil or thatch shall be
disposed of on any Township-owned property including recycling centers.
The Township will not take any commercially cut grass clippings of
any kind in the residential household trash waste system. All commercial
cut/maintained properties shall have the contractor remove and dispose
of any all grass materials.
