It shall be unlawful for any person to place yard waste for collection or disposal as solid waste. All persons occupying residential, commercial or institutional premises within the Township shall separate yard waste from recyclables and solid waste generated at such premises and, unless the leaves are stored or recycled for composting or mulching by the generator, place the yard waste for collection in the manner provided in this article.
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Yard waste, when packed in biodegradable bags or tied in bundles weighing less than 50 pounds, shall be picked up curbside by the Township.
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Brush tied in bundles not more than four feet in length and no greater than six inches in diameter shall be picked up curbside by the Township.
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In addition to the above, yard waste may be deposited at a disposal area that may from time to time be designated by the Township for this purpose.
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It is prohibited to rake leaves into the street at any time within the Township.
There is hereby designated by the Township an area to be known as a "disposal area."
The disposal area, as designated by the Township, may be used for the disposal of the following yard waste materials only: leaves, grass clippings, hedge trimmings, tree branches, bushes and shrubs and general garden refuse. No concrete, cinder block, boulders, fencing, tree trunks, stumps, garbage or other materials not provided for shall be dumped at this area.
The days of use shall be determined by the Township Manager and may be changed from time to time.
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Residents shall be required to unload and leave areas promptly and place all waste materials in the designated location indicated by sign or as directed.
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No waste material shall be removed from areas other than by persons authorized by the Township Recycling Coordinator or Superintendent of Public Works.
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The Township Recycling Coordinator or Superintendent of Public Works or their authorized representative shall be authorized herein to reject any waste material which in his opinion may create a hazardous condition affecting the health, safety and welfare of the residents using areas and the general public.
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The Township Recycling Coordinator or Superintendent of Public Works shall be authorized to post at the area notices implementing the rules and regulations as set forth herein.
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The disposal area shall be used or made available only for persons residing within the limits of the Township. The Township Recycling Coordinator or Superintendent of Public Works or their authorized representative may require appropriate identification of all persons using the area.
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No contractor or person operating any business or commercial operation shall be permitted to use the disposal area unless the contractor or person operating any business or commercial operation obtains a permit from the Township Department of Public Works to use the disposal area. A separate permit is required for each load deposited at the disposal area. All waste deposited by a contractor or person operating any business or commercial operation shall have been generated from a property within the limits of the Township. The Township Recycling Coordinator or Superintendent of Public Works or their authorized representative may require proof of origin of the load.