[Adopted 4-13-1988 by Ord. No. 5-1988 (Ch.
110, Art. II, of the 1990 Code)]
[Amended 10-10-1990 by Ord. No. 26-1990]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
Cans made entirely of aluminum which were used to hold beverages.
Specifically excluded are cans of other types of materials and other
aluminum products such as foil, pie pans, and aluminum siding.
Any vehicle battery.
[Added 7-15-1992 by Ord. No. 21-1992]
Any nonresidential building or establishment, including,
but not limited to, those used for retail, wholesale, offices, professional
services, shipping and receiving areas and cafeterias.
Recyclable components of the construction/demolition debris
waste stream, including but not limited to concrete, brick, block,
asphalt, asphalt-based roofing scrap, lumber products, sheet rock
and tree stumps/trunks.
[Added 3-18-1992 by Ord. No. 6-1992]
The term used to identify a type of paper in which a portion
has been made to have a wavy surface (alternating ridge and grooves)
and is placed between two flat surfaces for the sake of strength and
which is commonly used to form cartons.
Those recyclable materials listed in the Passaic County District
Recycling Plan which are mandated to be sources separated for recycling;
namely, glass food and beverage containers, aluminum beverage containers,
newspaper and leaves residentially; glass food and beverage containers,
aluminum beverage containers, and corrugated cardboard for restaurants
and taverns; corrugated cardboard and high-grade paper for all other
commercial establishments; and glass food and beverage containers,
aluminum beverage containers, corrugated cardboard and high-grade
paper for institutional establishments. Also included are tires.
Scrap metals other than household appliances, including but
not limited to steel, cast iron, aluminum, brass, fencing and yard
equipment.
[Added 7-15-1992 by Ord. No. 21-1992]
Bottles and jars made of silica, soda ash and limestone,
being transparent or translucent and breakable. Specifically excluded
are plastics, or any other glass products such as window glass and
ceramics.
Papers generally used in offices that are of high quality
and do not have a glossy finish, including but not limited to computer,
letterhead, ledger and photocopy paper.
Stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers, water heaters, refrigerators,
sinks, tubs and freezers, and all other items of a similar nature.
[Added 7-15-1992 by Ord. No. 21-1992]
An established organization or foundation dedicated to public
service or culture, including but not limited to religious, educational,
health care, and governmental establishments.
The term as used herein shall be deemed to refer to fallen
leaves.
Magazines, junk mail and unsoiled scrap.
[Added 7-15-1992 by Ord. No. 21-1992]
Used engine oil.
[Added 7-15-1992 by Ord. No. 21-1992]
Milk, soda, detergent and food container bottles only, excluding
plastic wrappings, toys, bags, HDPE, PET, PVC and any other type of
plastic.
Any process by which materials which would otherwise become
solid waste are collected, separated or processed and returned to
the economic mainstream in the form of raw materials or products.
Any person who owns, leases and/or occupies dwellings within
the municipality, including those in multifamily dwellings and/or
single-family developments.
Any nonresidential building or establishment, including,
but not limited to, those used for providing food-related and dining
services.
Refers to all garbage and rubbish normally placed at the
curb for collection by the Borough on a regular schedule.
Recyclable materials which are kept separate and apart from
residential, commercial and institutional solid waste by the generator
for the purposes of collection, disposition and recycling.
Includes all metal containers other than aluminum.
[Added 7-15-1992 by Ord. No. 21-1992]
New and used tires.
[Added 7-15-1992 by Ord. No. 21-1992]
[Amended 3-18-1992 by Ord. No. 6-1992; 7-15-1992 by Ord. No.
21-1992; 12-30-2008 by Ord. No. 20-2008]
The following are designated as recyclable materials
in the Borough of North Haledon: newspaper, glass food and beverage
containers, aluminum beverage containers, tin and bimetal cans, plastic
containers and film (PET, HDPE and PVC), corrugated cardboard, mixed
paper, high-grade paper, leaves, white goods, ferrous and nonferrous
scrap metals, construction/demolition debris, tires, motor oil and
automotive batteries.
Each designated recyclable shall be prepared
by each person in the manner hereinafter described prior to leaving
the same at the recycling center or placing at curbside:
A.
Newspapers shall be tied in bundles no more than 12
inches high or shall be placed in paper grocery bags. Packaging in
plastic bags is not permitted.
B.
High-grade wastepaper shall be placed in paper grocery
bags.
C.
Corrugated cardboard shall be cut and folded to reduce
volume as much as possible and tied with cord in bundles no greater
than 12 inches in height.
[Amended 12-30-2008 by Ord. No. 20-2008]
D.
Glass shall be thoroughly rinsed to remove all beverage/food
residue and waste, and the caps shall be removed. Labels may remain
on the glass.
E.
Aluminum cans shall be thoroughly rinsed to remove
all beverage and/or food residue and waste.
F.
Tin cans shall be thoroughly rinsed to remove all
beverage and/or food residue and waste.
G.
Plastics shall be thoroughly rinsed to remove all
beverage and/or food residue and waste.
H.
Leaves
shall be raked to the curb for collection by the Department of Public
Works during time periods designated by the governing body of the
Borough of North Haledon. At and during all other times, take in reusable
containers and deposit at the recycling center compost area during
the normal hours of operation.
[Added 12-30-2008 by Ord. No. 20-2008]
[Amended 10-10-1990 by Ord. No. 26-1990; 3-18-1992 by Ord. No. 6-1992; 7-15-1992 by Ord. No. 21-1992; 12-30-2008 by Ord. No. 20-2008]
It shall be mandatory for all persons to separate recyclable material, as designated by § 510-9 of the Code of the Borough of North Haledon, from their household, business, commercial or institutional waste.
A.
Residents shall separate recyclable material, as designated by § 510-9 of the Code of the Borough of North Haledon, and shall place the same at the curb for collection on such dates as designated by the governing body of the Borough of North Haledon or shall deposit same at the recycling center located at Willow Brook Court between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. All recyclable material shall be prepared in accordance with § 510-10 of the Code of the Borough of North Haledon. All of the aforementioned provisions may from time to time be modified by the governing body of the Borough of North Haledon.
B.
Residential developments (multifamily and single-family) shall be responsible for establishing recycling programs for the collection of designated recyclable materials listed in § 510-9. These materials are to be stored for collection by the municipality, a private recycling vendor or deposited at the municipal recycling depot. Documentation of tonnage of material recycled is to be submitted in accordance with Subsection F.
C.
Each commercial and industrial establishment shall
perform a self-audit waste survey in the following phased-in manner,
with waste reduction plans to be submitted to the County Recycling
Coordinator and also to the Municipal Recycling Coordinator:
D.
Institutions shall source and separate recyclable material as designated by § 510-9 of the Code of the Borough of North Haledon. Designated materials may be deposited at the recycling center during regular hours if prepared in accordance with § 510-10 of the Code of the Borough of North Haledon. Otherwise, the institution shall be responsible for establishing recycling programs for the collection, transportation and marketing of designated recyclable materials. Documentation of tonnage of material recycled is to be submitted in accordance with Subsection F.
E.
Business and commercial establishments shall source and separate recyclable material as designated by § 510-9 of the Code of the Borough of North Haledon. Designated materials may be deposited at the recycling center during regular hours if prepared in accordance with § 510-10 of the Code of the Borough of North Haledon. Otherwise, the business or commercial establishment shall be responsible for establishing recycling programs for the collection, transportation and marketing of designated recyclable materials. Documentation of tonnage of material recycled is to be submitted in accordance with Subsection F.
F.
All commercial, institutional, multifamily or single-family
developments which are not serviced by municipal recycling collection
systems must submit recycling documentation, including type and tonnage
of waste recycled, on a quarterly basis to the Municipal Clerk. Due
dates for report periods:
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Reporting Period
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Due Date
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January 1 to March 31
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April 8
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April 1 to June 30
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July 8
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July 1 to September 30
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October 8
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October 1 to December 31
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January 8
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G.
Construction or demolition debris; documentation.
(1)
On and after final approval and the effective date
of this section, it shall be both mandatory and a condition precedent
to the issuance of any permanent certificate of occupancy or final
work inspection of the owner of such property to recycle all applicable
construction or demolition debris components and to provide written
proof of same in accordance with the provision set forth hereinbelow
to the Building Department or transmittal to the Recycling Coordinator.
If the property owner is otherwise entitled to a certificate of occupancy
except for the submission of the written proof required by this section,
the Construction Official shall issue a temporary certificate of occupancy
for a period of 90 days, and, upon the receipt of the written proof,
the permanent certificate of occupancy shall issue.
(2)
Written documentation of the tonnage of material recycled
under this subsection shall be made by accurate weight slips as will
satisfy state requirements for municipal eligibility for state tonnage
grants. In the event the property owner demonstrates to the satisfaction
of the Mayor and Council that he/she has made a good faith effort
to obtain the written evidence but has not obtained it, the Mayor
and Council shall have the discretion to waive the requirements.
This article is in no way intended to prohibit
separate newspaper drops or other recycling drives by volunteer or
charitable organizations approved by the Borough of North Haledon
on days other than those designated for collection by the Borough.
Such an organization must get a written permit from the Borough Clerk's
office prior to conducting any newspaper drop or other recycling drive.
Weight receipts from all sales of designated recyclable materials,
whether by the Borough or a duly authorized volunteer or charitable
organization, must be submitted to the Borough no later than 30 days
after the collection.
[Amended 12-30-2008 by Ord. No. 20-2008]
The governing body of the Borough of North Haledon
is hereby authorized and directed to establish and promulgate reasonable
regulations as to the manner, days and times for the collection of
designated recyclable materials in accordance with the terms hereof.
The governing body of the Borough of North Haledon may, by majority
vote, change, modify, repeal or amend any portion of said rules and
regulations.
[Amended 7-15-1992 by Ord. No. 21-1992]
A.
B.
C.
Any person who violates any of the other terms of the within article shall be punishable as provided in Chapter 1, General Provisions, Article II, General Penalty. The governing body may, by resolution, require that the Borough's scavenger inspect trash for the presence of designated recyclable materials. If designated recyclable materials are found, the scavenger shall be authorized to leave the same at the curbside and place a warning sticker on the container, and the person shall be responsible for separating the recyclables before the next collection date.
[Amended 10-15-2014 by Ord. No. 22-2014]
D.
No provision of this article shall be construed to
impair any common law or statutory cause of action or any other legal
remedy, including but not limited to any other violations provided
by the ordinances of the Borough of North Haledon for any violation(s)
thereof.
[Amended 12-30-2008 by Ord. No. 20-2008]
[Amended 10-10-1990 by Ord. No. 26-1990; 7-15-1992 by Ord. No. 21-1992; 12-30-2008 by Ord. No. 20-2008]
This article shall be enforced by any duly designated agent
or officer authorized by resolution of the governing body of the Borough
of North Haledon.
[Added 4-12-1989 by Ord. No. 4-1989;
amended 5-9-1990 by Ord. No. 5-1990]
Tires may be disposed of at the recycling center by stacking the same in the appropriately designated area and upon payment of the appropriate fee as provided in Chapter 275, Fees.
[Added 10-10-1990 by Ord. No. 26-1990]
Any person who is an owner, lessee or occupant may donate or sell recyclable materials to any person, partnership, or corporation (whether operating for profit or not for profit), as long as the recycling individual or company submits documentation to the Municipal Recycling Coordinator as described in § 510-11F.
[Added 10-10-1990 by Ord. No. 26-1990]
A.
It shall be unlawful to combine designated, unsoiled
recyclables with other solid waste. Failure to source-separate designated
materials for recycling is a violation of this article.
B.
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 material
and therefore should not be removed for disposal.
C.
It shall be the responsibility of the nonrecycler
whose solid waste was not removed because it contained recyclables
to properly segregate the uncollected waste for proper recycling.
Allowing such unseparated refuse to accumulate will be considered
a violation of this article.
D.
It shall be unlawful for the generator not serviced
by the municipality for collection of recyclables to fail to accurately
record and report recyclables that have been collected, stored, sold
or otherwise disposed of.
[Added 10-10-1990 by Ord. No. 26-1990]
The governing body may exempt persons occupying
commercial and institutional premises located within the Borough of
North Haledon from the source-separation requirements of this article
if those persons have otherwise provided for the recycling of the
designated recyclable materials from solid waste generated at those
premises. To be eligible for an exemption, a commercial or institutional
solid waste generator must provide appropriate written documentation
to the Municipal Recycling Coordinator of the tonnage recycled.
[1]
Editor’s Note: Former § 510-21, Disposal of paint
cans, added 12-12-1990 by Ord. No. 29-1990, was repealed 10-15-2014
by Ord. No. 21-2014.
[Added 4-17-1991 by Ord. No. 10-1991]
It is prohibited to place grass or grass waste
in the regular solid waste collection at any time of the year. Grass
and/or grass waste should be stored or composted at the residence
where the grass waste is generated. In cases where residents request
landscapers to remove grass waste from their residences, it shall
be the responsibility of the landscaper to dispose of same.
