For the purpose of this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
Includes all containers normally used in the consumption of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages both in the home and in retail establishments dispensing the same for on- or off-premises consumption, the same being made entirely of aluminum.
The corporation, firm or individual who has been awarded the current Collection Contract by the Borough of Caldwell.
Aluminum and tin or tin-plated steel food and beverage containers, including those for fruits, vegetables, juices and pet food. To be rinsed and labels removed.
[Amended 10-8-1996 by Ord. No. 1026-96]
A strong, brown-colored paper, known as "Kraft," processed from wood pulp and used for bags and as wrapping paper.
Large items of solid waste which because of their size or weight cannot be contained in suitable receptacles. These items include but are not limited to appliances, furniture, plumbing fixtures, carpeting, mattresses, bed springs, tires and large vehicle parts.
Wholesale, retail, service or manufacturing establishments, including but not limited to restaurants, markets, offices, retail and wholesale outlets, industrial establishments and theaters.
All corrugated cardboard of the type commonly used for boxes, shipping containers and packing material having exterior cardboard plies separated by air spaces created by one or more fabricated cardboard plies. For recycling purposes, brown paper (Kraft) is included.
Items including but not limited to lawn and garden material, hedge clippings, leaves, small bushes, Christmas trees, wallboard and plaster.
Putrescible animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and/or consumption of food.
All containers and objects commonly used in residential and nonresidential premises, such as bottles, jars, jugs and all other vessels made entirely and exclusively of glass designated with the recycling symbol. Plate glass, mirrors, windows (storm and standard household) and light bulbs are excluded.
[Amended 12-19-2023 by Ord. No. 1451-23]
All grass cuttings which have been collected and removed from turf areas.
Any waste which poses a present or potential threat to human health, living organisms or the environment. It shall include waste material that is toxic, corrosive, irritating, radioactive, biologically infectious, explosive or flammable. Included are such things as batteries, asbestos, insecticides, paints, paint thinners, acids, cleaning compounds, antifreeze, used motor oil and any other item subject to special consideration in its disposal by federal or state law or regulation.
Churches, synagogues, colleges, schools, municipal or municipally supported bodies, not-for-profit organizations and the like.
Foliage material naturally formed from trees and bushes that are suitable for composting and mulching.
Garbage, refuse, rubbish and all other waste material which, if thrown or deposited as prohibited in this article, tends to create blight and a danger to public health, safety and welfare.
Periodical publications, usually bound, with paper covers.
A combination of paper products defined by the recycling contractor for this category. Typically, it means magazines, catalogs, brochures, advertising flyers and most mail, phone books, brown grocery bags and paperback books.
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 matter of public interest. Expressly excluded, however, are all magazine or other periodicals as well as all other paper products of any nature whatsoever, unless delivered or purchased as newspaper inserts which are acceptable to the recycling contractor.
White typing, print-shop, copier or computer printout paper and white envelopes without windows. Excluded are colored paper and envelopes with windows.
Telephone directories with paper covers, a glued binding and newsprint-quality paper.
Soda bottles, milk jugs, water bottles, laundry detergent containers, and shampoo and soap bottles.
[Amended 12-19-2023 by Ord. No. 1451-23]
Includes all streets, sidewalks, boulevards, alleys or other public right-of-way and all public parks, squares, spaces, grounds and buildings.
Any material designated by the Borough to be a mandatory recyclable.
A process by which materials which would otherwise be disposed of as solid waste are separated, collected, processed and converted into economically valuable raw materials or products.
A business which collects, processes, sells, purchases or converts recyclable materials.
The Certified Municipal Recycling Professional designated by the Borough shall serve as the Recycling Coordinator and shall cause the provisions of this article and the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder to be enforced through the Code Enforcement Office or Police Department, as appropriate.
[Amended 12-19-2023 by Ord. No. 1451-23]
All putrescible and nonputrescible waste, including garbage, rubbish, ashes, street cleanings, dead animals, industrial waste and hazardous refuse.
Homes, condominiums, townhouses, apartments, senior citizen homes, trailer parks and other dwelling units not defined as commercial or institutional sources.
All ashes, garbage, refuse, garden and household refuse, debris and other discarded materials from residential, institutional or commercial sources, including Christmas trees and excluding recyclable material.
The collection and transportation of solid waste from its source or location to a disposal site, a resource recovery facility or a recycling facility.
Animal-proof receptacles provided with covers constructed to prevent spillage or leakage of contents in a number sufficient to contain the solid waste accumulated, pending collection, in conformance with the Borough's or private solid waste collection schedules.
A receptacle made of metal or plastic, with a capacity of no more than 40 gallons, with handles, solidly constructed, so as to prevent spillage or leakage of contents, and weighing not more than 40 pounds when filled and placed for collection; plastic bags, paper bags and cardboard boxes are not suitable receptacles.
[Amended 10-8-1996 by Ord. No. 1026-96; 12-19-2023 by Ord. No. 1451-23]
Rubber tires from autos, motorcycles, bicycles and light-duty trucks, all off rims.
Any waste crank case oil from periodic maintenance of internal combustion engines.
Appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners, stoves, washers, dryers, steel or cast-iron plumbing fixtures, dishwashers and water heaters.