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Township of Eastampton, NJ Recycling
Ch 185 Business Licenses
§ 397-1 Purpose.
§ 397-2 Statutory authority.
§ 397-3 Definitions.
§ 397-4 Source separation of designated recyclables.
§ 397-5 Establishment of curbside program.
§ 397-6 Requirements for curbside program collection.
§ 397-7 Municipal recycling dropoff program.
§ 397-8 Common area recycling storage locations.
§ 397-9 Mandatory commercial and institutional source-separation program.
§ 397-10 Recycling reporting requirements.
§ 397-11 Unlawful activities; nuisance.
§ 397-12 Noncollection of solid waste.
§ 397-13 Other means of disposal.
§ 397-14 Noninterference with existing contracts.
§ 397-15 Enforcement.
§ 397-16 Violations and penalties.
§ 397-17 Injunctions; concurrent remedies.
§ 397-18 Construal of provisions.
Chapter 397 Recycling
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Eastampton 11-28-1995 by Ord. No. 1995-09; amended in its entirety 8-23-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-14 (Ch. 72 of the 1974 Township Code). Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
Brush, grass, weeds and trash — See Ch. 167.
Littering — See Ch. 330.
Public health nuisance — See Ch. 347.
Solid waste — See Ch. 444.
The Township of Eastampton 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 SWMA and the County Plan. The recycling of certain materials from the residential, commercial and institutional establishments in this municipality 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, N.J.S.A. 40:66-1 and N.J.S.A. 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 under a master deed provides 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 Electronic Waste Management Act, P.L. 2008, c. 130 et seq.,[1] and any amendments thereto.
All corrugated cardboard normally used for packing, mailing, shipping or containerizing goods, merchandise or other material, but excluding plastic, foam, foil- or wax-coated or soiled corrugated cardboard.
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 Section 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 Eastampton located within the County of Burlington, State of New Jersey.
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 section 1 of P.L. 1993, c. 258 (N.J.S.A. 45: 22A-49), shall be considered to be a qualified private community.
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 N.J.S.A. 48:13A-1 et seq.
The New Jersey Solid Waste Management Act, as amended.
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.
Large items of waste material, such as appliances and furniture. Discarded automobiles, boats, trucks and trailers and large vehicle parts, and tires are included under this category.
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 No. 1 and No. 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 the DSW and publicly advertised by the municipality 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 § 397-6 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.
All recyclables placed for collection pursuant to the curbside program established within § 397-5 of this chapter shall be source separated and prepared for collection in accordance with the following conditions:
Glass containers, aluminum cans, steel cans and plastic bottles.
There is a Township bulk recycling dropoff depot for the convenience of the residents. Source-separated recyclables listed below may be brought to 725 Smithville Road (the Township Public Works Department) during the times and days advertised.
Plastic bottles (coded No. 1 and No. 2).
Other recyclable materials as may be designated by the municipality, 30 days after designation and publication of notice in a newspaper of general circulation.
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 their property in accordance with the land development ordinances of the Township of Eastampton entitled "Design of Containment Areas for Designated Recyclable Materials on Residential Sites" and in accordance with the requirements of the Burlington County Department of Solid Waste Management.
Such other recyclable materials as may be designated by the municipality, 30 days after designation and publication of notice in a newspaper of general circulation.
The owner or manager of each and every one of the above-referenced locations shall be required to report recycling tonnages as described in § 397-10, Recycling reporting requirements, except where collection services are provided by the Burlington County Regional Program.
Designated recyclable materials for the mandatory commercial and institutional source-separation program shall consist of the following materials:
Such other recyclable materials as designated by the municipality, 30 days after designation and publication of notice in a newspaper of general circulation.
The owner or manager of each and every commercial and institutional source shall be required to report recycling tonnages as described in § 397-10.
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 this municipality, county or state for a period not to exceed five years.
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.
To violate, cause, or assist in the violation of any provision of this chapter or any provision of the County Plan concerning recycling.
To place or to cause to be placed any material other than a designated recyclable in or near a recycling depot.
To hinder, obstruct, prevent or interfere with this municipality, the county or any other authorized persons in the performance of any duty under this chapter or in the enforcement of this chapter.
To offer to collect or knowingly collect designated recyclable materials in any manner except as source-separated recyclable materials as defined herein.
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 the Township shall refuse to collect solid waste from any person who has placed solid waste into a municipally issued recycling container.
Permission for such collection shall not be given for any day other than a Saturday or Sunday, and in no case shall such permission be given to collect recyclables from a recycling depot.
Enforcement of this chapter shall be the responsibility of the Township Public Works Director and/or the local Code Enforcement Officer.
In addition to the individuals listed in § 397-15A above, 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 Township Municipal Court, and penalty or fine shall be collected with costs in a summary civil proceeding.
Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof in a proceeding before a court of competent jurisdiction, be subject to the following fines:
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 § 397-16 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 materia with the SWMA and the County Plan.