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§ 147-4 Source separation of designated recyclables.
§ 147-5 Establishment of curbside program.
§ 147-6 Source separation and collection of designated recyclables for curbside program.
§ 147-7 Establishment of municipal recycling depot program.
§ 147-8 Common area recycling storage locations.
§ 147-9 Mandatory commercial and institutional source separation program.
§ 147-11 Unlawful activities; nuisance.
§ 147-12 Noncollection of solid waste.
§ 147-13 Other means of disposal.
§ 147-14 Noninterference with existing contracts.
§ 147-16 Violations and penalties; fines.
§ 147-17 Injunctions; concurrent remedies.
Collection of yard waste — See Ch. 81.
Litter control — See Ch. 126.
Solid waste — See Ch. 152.
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Ch. 147, Recycling, adopted 2-21-1991 by Ord. No. 6-1991, as amended, and provided an effective date of 10-1-2010.
The Township of Pemberton finds that reducing the amount of solid waste and conservation of recyclable materials is an important public concern and is necessary to implement the requirements of the Solid Waste Management Act, N.J.S.A. 13:1E-1 et seq. ("SWMA"), and the Burlington County District Solid Waste Management Plan (the "County Plan"). The recycling of certain materials from the residential, commercial and institutional establishments in the Township will conserve existing landfill capacity, facilitate the implementation and operation of other forms of resource recovery and conserve natural resources through reduced energy consumption, reduced water and air pollution as well as reduce the demand on raw material extraction.
This chapter is adopted pursuant to P.L. 1987, c. 102 (effective April 20, 1987), N.J.S.A. 40:48-2, 40:66-1 and 40:49-2.1, and any amendments adopted thereto.
Source separated, nonputrescible, metal, glass and plastic bottles coded No. 1 and No. 2; and paper and corrugated and other cardboard.
Source-separated, nonputrescible waste concrete, asphalt, brick, block, asphalt-based roofing, scrap and wood waste; source-separated, nonputrescible waste materials other than metal, glass, paper, plastic containers, corrugated and other cardboard resulting from construction remodeling repair and demolition operations on houses, commercial buildings, pavements and other structures; source-separated whole trees, tree trunks, tree parts, tree stumps, brush and leaves, provided that they are not composted; source-separated scrap tires; and source-separated petroleum-contaminated soils.
A group of units, arranged horizontally or vertically, where the form of ownership of real property is under a master deed providing for ownership by one or more owners of units of improvements together with an undivided interest in common elements appurtenant to each such unit.
Computer equipment, including desktop and laptop computers and related components, including monitors, circuit boards, terminals, and CPUs, and peripheral equipment including keyboards, printers, copiers, and fax machines. It shall also include VCRs, CD players, DVD players, and cellular phones. Consumer electronics shall not include televisions as defined herein until such time as such devices are banned at solid waste disposal facilities in accordance with the Electronics Waste Recycling Act, P.L 2008, c. 130, et seq. and any amendments thereto.
The Township of Pemberton Department of Solid Waste, its successors and assigns.
All newspaper, fine paper, bond paper, junk mail, office paper, magazines, paperback books, school paper, catalogs, computer paper, telephone books, chipboard, corrugated and other cardboard and similar cellulosic material, whether shredded or whole, but excluding wax paper, plastic or foil-coated paper, thermal fax paper, carbon paper, blueprint paper, food-contaminated paper, soiled paper and cardboard.
Storage batteries with lead electrodes and that contain dilute sulfuric acid as the electrolyte. These include starting batteries, such as vehicle batteries, marine batteries, small sealed lead acids and deep-cell batteries used to power vehicles or marine accessories such as trolling motors, winches or lights.
Appliances composed predominantly of metal, including stoves, washing machines, dryers and water heaters. Also included are all Freon-containing appliances including air conditioners, freezers, refrigerators and dehumidifiers.
Any building or structure or complex of buildings or structures in which three or more dwelling units are rented or leased or offered for rental or lease for residential purposes, whether privately or publicly financed, except hotels, motels or other guest houses serving transient or seasonal guests as those terms are defined under Subsection (j) of § 3 of the Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law, P.L. 1967, c. 76 (N.J.S.A. 55:13A-1 et seq.), and N.J.S.A. 40:66-1.2 et seq.
The Township of Pemberton located within the County of Burlington, State of New Jersey.
A site owned and operated by a municipality for the receipt and temporary storage of certain designated Class A recyclable materials delivered by residents, small commercial and nonprofit establishments for a period not exceeding two months, prior to their transport to a recycling center or end-market.
All newspaper, fine paper, bond paper, junk mail, office paper, magazines, paperback books, school paper, catalogs, computer paper, telephone books and similar cellulosic material, whether shredded or whole, but excluding tissue and towel paper, wax paper, plastic or foil-coated paper, thermal fax paper, carbon paper, NCR paper, blueprint paper, food-contaminated or soiled paper.
A residential condominium, cooperative or fee-simple community or horizontal property regime, the residents of which do not receive any tax abatement or tax exemption related to its construction comprised of a community trust or other trust device, condominium association, homeowners' association or council of co-owners, wherein the cost of maintaining roads and streets and providing essential services is paid for by a not-for-profit entity consisting exclusively of unit owners within the community. No apartment building or garden apartment complex owned by an individual or entity that receives monthly rental payments from tenants who occupy the premises shall be considered a qualified private community. No "proprietary campground facility," as defined in § 1 of P.L. 1993, c. 258 (N.J.S.A. 45:22A-49), shall be considered to be a qualified private community.
Any person residing within the Township on a temporary or permanent basis, but excluding persons residing in hotels or motels.
Bits and pieces of metal parts (for example, bars, turnings, rods, sheets, wire) or metal pieces that may be combined together with bolts or soldering (for example, radiators, scrap automobiles, railroad box cars) which, when worn or superfluous, can be recycled. Included are all ferrous and nonferrous metals including appliances and appliances containing refrigerants.
Garbage, refuse and other discarded materials, as defined in N.J.S.A. 13:1E-1 et seq. and 48:13A-1 et seq.
A stand-alone display system containing a cathode-ray tube or any other type of display primarily intended to receive video programming via broadcast, having a viewable area greater than four inches measured diagonally, able to adhere to standard consumer video formats and having the capability of selecting different broadcast channels and support sound capability.
Waste originating in the community consisting of household waste from private residences, commercial waste which originates in wholesale, retail or service establishments, such as restaurants, stores, markets, theatres, hotels and warehouses, and institutional waste material originated in schools, hospitals, research institutions and public buildings.
In order to facilitate the collection of certain designated recyclable materials, there is hereby established a curbside program for the collection of source-separated recyclable material from residents of the Township.
Designated recyclable materials for the curbside program are those materials designated by the DSW for collection within the BCRP. These materials are: aluminum cans, corrugated cardboard, glass containers, paper, plastic bottles (coded 1 and 2), steel (tin) cans, and other recyclable materials as may be designated from time to time by the DSW.
Collections of recyclable materials pursuant to this section shall be in accordance with a schedule of recycling collection areas and dates promulgated by DSW and publicly advertised by the Township or county.
All residents served by the curbside program shall source separate all designated recyclables for curbside collection and shall place them at the side of the road fronting their residence in the manner designated by § 147-6 of this chapter and on the date specified for collection.
Residents who are physically unable to place recyclable materials out for collection within the Burlington County Regional Program shall be exempt from requirements for participation within the program.
Determinations for this exemption shall be at the discretion of the Township.
In those locations where carts are provided for the collection of corrugated cardboard and paper, those materials shall be placed in the carts that are provided by the Township.
Glass containers, aluminum cans, steel cans and plastic bottles shall be placed in a recycling container provided by the Township.
Township-provided recycling carts/containers may not be used for any other purpose whatsoever.
Removal of recycling carts/containers provided by the Township by any person is prohibited.
There is hereby established a municipal depot program for the convenience of the residents. Source-separated recyclables listed below may be brought to a recycling dropoff designated by the Township during the times and days advertised.
It shall be the responsibility of the owner or manager of every multifamily, qualified private community and mobile home park to construct and maintain, in a neat and sanitary condition, recycling storage location(s) and recycling containers on his or her property in accordance with the requirements of the Burlington County Department of Solid Waste Management.
The owner or manager of each and every one of the above-referenced locations shall notify all new residents within 30 days of occupancy and all other residents no less than two times each calendar year of the recycling location(s), the list of materials that are required to be recycled, the location of all recycling containers and the requirements of recyclable material preparation.
The owner or manager of each and every one of the above-referenced locations shall be required to report recycling tonnages as described in § 147-10, Reporting requirements, except where collection services are provided by the Burlington County Regional Program.
Unless expressly prohibited by a municipality, or not feasible due to existing site constraints, recycling containers for all Class A designated recyclables shall be co-located at all solid waste collection areas within the complex.
The recycling storage locations shall be conveniently located for the residential disposition of source-separated recyclable materials, preferably co-located, but clearly separated from, refuse containers.
Outdoor recycling storage locations shall include a concrete pad of the size as specified herein. The dimensions of the recycling storage location shall provide sufficient area for the required containers. See Appendix A.
The recycling storage locations shall be well lit and shall be safely and easily accessible by recycling personnel and vehicles. Collection vehicles shall be able to access the recycling areas without interference from parked cars or other obstacles.
Reasonable measures shall be taken to protect the recycling areas and the bins or containers placed therein against theft of recyclable materials or the bins or containers themselves.
Signs as approved by the DSW clearly identifying the recycling areas and the materials accepted therein shall be posted adjacent to all points of access to the recycling areas.
Each recycling area shall be enclosed on three sides by a solid fence or masonry enclosure six feet in height and shall be surrounded by landscaping. A durable closing access gate on the fourth side should be provided.
Recycling container storage design standards; new residential construction. In order to facilitate recycling in all new construction, and to avoid the creation of unhealthful or cramped storage situations, sufficient storage shall be available for recycling containers within all new construction of residential housing.
Recycling storage locations. Curbside recycling container storage locations shall not include basements that require the negotiation of stairs, or any location either above or below finished grade. Locations shall be on a hard-wearing, smooth, continuous surface with access to a path with a width no less than three feet and headroom of not less than seven feet.
Single-family and two-family dwellings. Each residential dwelling unit shall be designed to provide a curbside recycling storage container storage location containing, at a minimum, dimensions (length times width times height) of no less than 36 inches by 32 inches by 84 inches per unit. The location shall be clearly marked as such on floor plans of the dwelling unit if to be located inside the dwelling unit. If to be located outside the dwelling unit, adequate storage space for the container shall be identified on the property survey. This shall be done at the time of subdivision approval, if applicable, or at the time of zoning or building permit application.
Multifamily and condominium complex dwellings. Curbside recycling container storage locations shall be provided for each multifamily and condominium complex dwelling where common area recycling storage locations are not otherwise provided. Each multifamily and condominium complex dwelling unit shall be designed to provide a curbside recycling container storage location containing, at a minimum, dimensions (length times width times height) of no less than 36 inches by 32 inches by 84 inches per unit. The location shall be clearly marked as such on floor plans of the dwelling unit if to be located inside the dwelling unit. If to be located outside the dwelling unit, adequate storage space for the container shall be identified on the site plans or subdivision plans.
The owner or manager of each and every commercial and institutional source shall be required to report recycling tonnages as described in § 147-10.
Documentation shall take the form of a letter or report issued by the recycling service provider or end-market to the generator of the recycled material. The generator must maintain weight slips or paid invoices and make such records available for inspection by the Township, county or state for a period not to exceed five years.
Any person, other than those persons authorized, to collect any designated recyclable which has been placed at the roadside for collection or within a recycling depot pursuant to this chapter.
Any person to violate, cause, or assist in the violation of any provision of this chapter or any provision of the County Plan concerning recycling.
Any person to hinder, obstruct, prevent or interfere with the Township, the county or any other authorized persons in the performance of any duty under this chapter or in the enforcement of this chapter.
Any person required to provide a report as required under this chapter to fail to do so.
Any person collecting solid waste generated within the Township shall refuse to collect solid waste from any person who has failed to source separate recyclables designated under any applicable section of this chapter.
Any person collecting solid waste generated within this Township shall refuse to collect solid waste from any person who has placed solid waste into a municipally issued recycling container.
Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to interfere with or in any way modify the provisions of any existing contract which is consistent with N.J.S.A. 13:1E-29 and in force in the Township on the effective date of this chapter.
Enforcement of this chapter shall be the responsibility of a Township Recycling Coordinator and/or the Code Enforcement Official. Said person(s) shall be responsible, under the direction of the Business Administrator, for the implementation and enforcement of all recycling requirements of this chapter.
In addition to the Township Recycling Coordinator and/or the Code Enforcement Official, the Burlington County Health Department and the DSW are hereby appointed as enforcement officer(s) for enforcement of all recycling requirements of this chapter.
Enforcement of this chapter shall be commenced in the Superior Court or in the Municipal Court of the Township, and penalty or fine shall be collected with costs in a summary civil proceeding.
In addition to any other remedy provided in this chapter, the Township may institute a suit in equity where unlawful conduct or public nuisance exists as defined in this chapter for an injunction to restrain a violation of this chapter or the County Plan. In addition to an injunction, the court may impose penalties as authorized by § 147-16 hereof. The penalties and remedies prescribed by this chapter shall be deemed concurrent. The existence, exercise or any remedy shall not prevent the Township or the county from exercising any other remedy provided by this chapter or otherwise provided by law or equity.
The terms and provisions of this chapter are to be liberally construed, so as best to achieve and to effectuate the goals and purposes hereof. This chapter shall be construed in pari materi with the SWMA and the County Plan.

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