The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the
collection of trash, garbage, yard refuse, ashes, brush and other
waste materials and thereby promote the public health, comfort and
welfare of the inhabitants of the Township.
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
ASHES
The cold residue from the combustion of any type of solid
fuel, such as wood, coal, coke, charcoal, paper and/or any similar
substance.
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION/DEMOLITION WASTE
All the debris or scrap resulting from the construction or
alteration of buildings or the demolition of the same, including block,
brick, pipe, scrap lumber, Sheetrock, shingles, tile or other similar
materials, and shall include all natural material from clearing the
land. This provision shall not apply to small amounts of scrap material
considered homeowner's maintenance and repair waste.
[Amended 9-24-1990 by Ord. No. 1544-90]
BULKY ITEMS; WHITE GOODS
Includes such items as refrigerators, washers, dryers, hot-water
heaters, disassembled swing sets, furniture, carpets, fences and other
material not covered by other portions of this section.
GARBAGE
Any waste material, in the process of or subject to decomposition
or decay, generally resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking
and consumption of foods.
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
Includes any volatile or explosive material such as gasoline,
paint thinner, ammunition, chemicals, pesticides, batteries or any
material listed on the hazardous material list of the State of New
Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Rules and Regulations
Governing the Operation of Sanitary Landfills.
NEWSPAPER
Paper of the type commonly referred to as "newsprint" and distributed at stated intervals, having printed thereon news, opinions, advertisements and other matters of public interest. Books, magazines, advertisements and flyers are also considered "newspaper." Pursuant to Chapter
140, Recycling, recycling of "newspapers" is mandatory.
OCCUPANT
The owner, agent, tenant, lessee, caretaker or any other
person in charge of any premises affected by this chapter, whichever
classification may be appropriate and effective for its enforcement.
RECYCLABLE MATERIAL
Includes all materials defined and regulated by Chapter
140 of the Code.
[Added 9-24-1990 by Ord. No. 1544-90]
TRASH
Includes but is not limited to rags, old clothes, leather,
rubber, scrap wood, sawdust, wood or metal, metal shavings, cans,
glass, small automobile parts, automobile and small truck tires and
other similar materials, but not including recyclable material and
the waste resulting from building construction, alterations or demolitions.
[Amended 9-24-1990 by Ord. No. 1544-90]
YARD REFUSE
Includes small tree branches; hedge, brush and vine trimmings; stalks of vegetables and plants; and grasses, weeds and similar substances and/or materials found in residential yards, but shall not mean leaves in bulk, bagged leaves or leaves placed in receptacles as described in Article
III hereunder; tree trunks or portions thereof; or tree branches larger than 12 inches in diameter or tree stumps.
[Amended 9-28-1987 by Ord. No. 1376]