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Township of Pequannock, NJ Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling
§ 090.01 Definitions.
§ 090.02 Recycling Coordinator.
§ 090.03 Source separation required; exemption from source separation requirements.
§ 090.04 Collection of designated recyclable materials.
§ 090.05 Compliance requirements.
§ 090.06 New developments.
§ 090.07 Documentation.
§ 090.08 Collection prohibition; anti-scavenger clause.
§ 090.09 Acceptance of the municipal solid waste goal.
§ 090.10 Violation of rules.
§ 090.11 Enforcement.
§ 090.12 Interfering with persons performing duties under this chapter.
Chapter 090 Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling
[Amended 9-26-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-21; 12-18-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-29]
A combining of non-putrescible source-separated recyclable materials for the purpose of recycling.
A computer central processing unit and associated hardware including keyboards, modems, printers scanners and fax machines; a cathode ray tube, a cathode ray tube device, a flat panel display or similar video display device with a screen that is greater than four inches measured diagonally and that contains one or more circuit boards, including a television, and cell phones.
Bottles and jars made from glass including clear, brown and green glass. A bottle is defined as a receptacle having a narrow neck and a mouth that can be corked or capped. A jar is defined as a wide mouthed container that can be capped. Caps and lids not included. Specifically omitted from this definition are drinking glasses, windows, mirrors, light bulbs, and anything made of Pyrex® or ceramic.
An established organization or foundation dedicated to public service or culture including, but not limited to, religious, educational, health care, and governmental establishments.
Storage batteries in which the electrodes are grids of lead containing lead oxides that change in composition during charging and discharging, and the electrolyte is dilute sulfuric acid. These include starting batteries such as car batteries that deliver a short burst of high power to start the engine. In addition, they may include deep cell batteries found on boats or campers used to power accessories like trolling motors, winches or lights. Hazardous Dry Cell Batteries - Rechargeable batteries, such as nickel-cadmium, nickel-iron, nickel metal hydride, lithium ion, small sealed lead acid, etc. These are often used as substitutes for non-rechargeable batteries in standard sizes such as AAA, AA, C, D and 9V. Rechargeable batteries are commonly found in cordless tools, cellular and cordless phones, laptop computers, cameras, remote controls, toys, etc. Also included in this definition are non-rechargeable batteries that are hazardous as defined by the Resource Conservation Recovery Act ("RCRA"), regardless of the RCRA exclusion of household waste from the definition of hazardous waste pursuant to 40 C.F.R. 261.4(b). Non-rechargeable, hazardous batteries include older alkaline and carbon zinc batteries as well as silver oxide, mercury and magnesium button-type batteries, etc. It should be noted that domestically manufactured alkaline and carbon zinc non-rechargeable batteries made after circa 1994 eliminated mercury content to the point that they should not be considered RCRA hazardous and therefore are not included in this material category.
Various categories of recyclable paper including, but not limited to white and colored paper used in printers, photocopier and fax machines, white and colored ledger paper, carbonless copy paper, construction paper, undeliverable mail, mailed promotional letters/advertisements/circulars, magazines, catalogues, envelopes, soft cover books.
Any building or structure, or complex of buildings in which three or more dwelling units are owner-occupied or rented or leased, or offered for rental or lease, for residential purposes (see N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.13a.) and shall include 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 (C.55:13A-1 et seq.).
All solid waste generated at residential, commercial, and institutional establishments within the boundaries of the Township of Pequannock which is not bulky waste or construction and demolition debris.
Non-hazardous soil that contains petroleum hydrocarbons (gasoline, diesel, kerosene, jet fuel, #4 and #6 heating oils and certain other refinery products including coal tar). This type of soil shall be determined to be non-hazardous in accordance with the standards set forth in N.J.A.C. 7:26.
Plastic bottles coded to indicate that they are comprised of the specific types of plastic compounds (polymers) known as polyethylene terephthalate (PETE) or high density polyethylene (HDPE). See symbols to the left. A bottle is defined as a receptacle having a narrow neck and a mouth that can be corked or capped. Caps and lids not included. Any item made of plastic that is not a bottle, and any plastic bottle without one of the symbols shown to the left is specifically omitted from this definition. Empty bottles which contained hazardous materials, such as motor oil, antifreeze, etc. should not be recycled.
Any person who owns, leases and/or occupies dwellings within the Township of Pequannock, including those in multifamily dwellings and/or single family developments.
Any garbage, refuse, sludge or any other waste material with insufficient liquid content to be free flowing, excluding those materials as defined as recyclable materials by this chapter.
An air-tight container for the distribution or storage of goods, composed of thin, usually ferrous, metal. Examples are soup cans and tuna fish cans.
Any street, avenue, boulevard, road, parkway, viaduct, drive, or other way, which is existing State, county, or municipal roadway, and includes the land between the street lines, weather improved or unimproved, and may comprise pavement, shoulders, gutters, curbs, sidewalks, parking areas, and other areas within the street lines.
Shall be vegetative wastes to include fallen leaves, brush (chippable, up to three inches in diameter) and grass clippings.
On or before the effective date of this ordinance the Township Manager of the Township of Pequannock will appoint one individual who shall serve as recycling coordinator for the Township whose duties shall include, but not be limited to, the development and administration of a recycling program to conform to the New Jersey Statewide Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act. The Recycling Coordinator shall serve at a salary as established by the salary ordinance of the Township of Pequannock.
[Amended 12-18-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-29]
Mandatory source separation: It shall be mandatory for all persons who are owners, tenants, or occupants of residential and nonresidential premises, which shall include but not be limited to retail and other commercial locations, as well as government, schools and other institutional locations within the Township of Pequannock, to separate designated recyclable materials from all solid waste. Designated recyclable materials shall be deposited separate and apart from other solid waste generated by the owners, tenants, or occupants of such premises. Designated recyclable materials shall be placed separately at the curb in a manner and on such days and times as may be hereinafter established by regulations promulgated by the Township of Pequannock.
Exemptions: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.16.6.(d), the governing body of a municipality may exempt persons occupying commercial or institutional premises within its municipal boundaries from the source separation requirements of the ordinance which requires persons generating municipal solid waste within its municipal boundaries to source separate from the municipal solid waste stream, the specified recyclable materials if those persons have otherwise provided for the recycling of all designated recyclable materials. To be eligible for an exemption pursuant to this section, a commercial or institutional generator of solid waste shall file an application for exemption with the municipal recycling coordinator on forms to be provided for this purpose. The form shall include, at a minimum, the following information: the name of the commercial or institutional entity; the street address location and lot and block designation; the name, official title and phone number of the person making application on behalf of the commercial or institutional entity; the name, address, official contact person and telephone number of the facility which provides the service of recycling those designated recyclable materials, and a certification that the designated recyclable materials will be recycled, and that, at least on an annual basis, said recycling service provider or commercial/institutional generator shall provide written documentation to the municipal recycling coordinator of the total number of tons collected and recycled for each designated material.
Residents of single family units shall separate designated recyclables from all other solid waste. Recyclable materials from residential units shall be prepared in a manner as prescribed by the Township of Pequannock.
Residential Developments (multi and single family) shall be responsible for establishing recycling programs within their complex. Notwithstanding the ability of the Township to collect or market certain recycling materials, the residential development shall be responsible for establishing recycling programs for the collection, transportation and marketing of designated recyclable materials. Institutions and Commercial Establishments shall source separate designated materials for recycling. Notwithstanding the ability of the Township to collect or market certain recycling materials, the institution shall be responsible for establishing recycling programs for the collection, transportation and marketing of designated recyclable materials. Documentation of tonnage of materials recycled is to be submitted in accordance with 90.05 of this chapter.
All containers and brown paper bags containing recyclable materials shall be placed, prior to collection, between the curb and the sidewalk, or in the absence of curb and sidewalk, as near to the street as not to constitute a danger, where such receptacles shall be readily accessible to the collector without providing obstruction to pedestrians. The owner or occupant of the premises shall keep all receptacles clean and in safe handling condition. Receptacles or other items to be disposed of shall be placed as noted above any time after 6:00 p.m. of the day immediately preceding the day of collection, but no later than 6:00 a.m. of the day of collection. After collection, any containers shall be removed from the curbside by no later than 7:00 p.m. of the day of collection.
All receptacles or dumpsters shall be maintained in accordance with the Health Code of the Township of Pequannock.
[Added 12-18-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-29]
Residential Dwelling Compliance Requirements: The owner of any property shall be responsible for compliance with this Ordinance. For multifamily units, the management or owner is responsible for setting up and maintaining the recycling system, including collection of recyclable materials, in accordance with guidelines or regulations established by the appropriate municipal office. Violations and penalty notices will be directed to the owner or management, in those instances where the violator is not easily identifiable. The management shall issue notification and collection rules to new tenants when they arrive and every six months during their occupancy.
All nonresidential generators, including commercial, industrial and institutional establishments, of solid waste shall be required to comply with the provisions of this Ordinance.
The arrangement for collection of designated recyclables hereunder shall be the responsibility of the commercial, institutional or industrial property owner or their designee, unless the municipality provides for the collection of designated recyclable materials. All commercial, institutional or industrial properties which provide outdoors litter receptacles and disposal service for their contents shall also provide receptacles for designated recyclable materials, for those materials commonly deposited, in the location of the litter receptacle, and shall provide for separate recycling service for their contents.
New Developments of Multifamily Residential Units or Commercial, Institutional, or Industrial Properties (Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.13a and 99.16.6.c.):
Any application to the Planning Board of the Township of Pequannock, for subdivision or site plan approval for the construction of multifamily dwellings of three or more units, single family developments of 50 or more units or any commercial, institutional, or industrial development for the utilization of 1,000 square feet or more of land, must include a recycling plan. This plan must contain, at a minimum, the following:
Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by the Township of Pequannock, the owner of any new multifamily housing or commercial, institutional, or industrial development must supply a copy of a duly executed contract with a hauling company for the purposes of collection and recycling of source-separated recyclable materials, in those instances where the municipality does not otherwise provide this service.
Provision shall be made for the indoor, or enclosed outdoor, storage and pickup of solid waste, to be approved by the Health Officer.
All commercial, institutional, multi - or single family developments which are not serviced by municipal recycling collection systems must submit documentation to the recycling coordinator. Documentation must include the type of material recycled, date recycled, market receiving the recycled material and total tonnage recycled of each material. Reports are due according to the following schedule:
The municipal recycling coordinator will compile all recycling documentation and report annually to the Morris County Recycling Coordinator.
Prohibition of the Collection of Solid Waste Mixed with Recyclable Materials
It shall be the responsibility of the resident or occupant to properly segregate the uncollected solid waste for proper disposal or recycling. Allowing such unaspirated solid waste and recyclables to accumulate will be considered a violation of this article and the local sanitary code.
Once placed in the location identified by this Ordinance, or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant to this Ordinance, no person, other than those authorized by the municipality, shall tamper with, collect, remove, or otherwise handle designated recyclable materials.
Recycling material prepared and placed for collection by Township residents are the property of the Township of Pequannock or its authorized agent. It is a violation of this chapter for any person or its firm unauthorized by the Township of Pequannock to collect or pick up or cause to be collected or picked up designated recyclable materials.
As set forth in N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.13.3.b.(4)(c), the Township of Pequannock accepts the goal of 50% recycling of municipal solid waste by 2015 and shall monitor its level of recycling and solid waste disposal and shall strive to achieve the recycling of 50% of the municipal solid waste generated within its borders.
It shall be a violation of this ordinance to combine designated, unsoiled recyclables with other solid waste. Failure to source separate materials for recycling by residential, commercial or institutional units is a violation of this chapter.
It shall be unlawful for solid waste collectors to collect solid waste that contains visible signs of designated recyclable materials. It is also unlawful for solid waste collectors to remove for disposal those bags or containers of solid waste/recyclables which visibly display a warning notice, sticker or some other device indicating that the load of solid waste contains designated recyclable materials and therefore should not be removed for disposal.
Each day for which a violation of this Ordinance occurs shall be considered a separate offence.
The Health Department, Police Department, or Recycling Coordinator of the Township of Pequannock are authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter to include the inspection of garbage set out for disposal in order to determine whether recyclable materials are present in violation of this chapter. An inspection may consist of sorting through containers and opening of solid waste bags to detect, by sound or sight, the presence of any recyclable material.