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Borough of Northvale, NJ
Bergen County
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New Laws (3) Index Notes (1)
[Adopted 5-11-1994 by Ord. No. 671-94[1]]
[1]
Editor's note: This ordinance superseded former Art. III, Recycling, adopted 11-10-1987 as Ord. No. 580-87.
It is the purpose of this article to comply with the New Jersey Statewide Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act, P.L. 1987, c. 102,[1] and the New Jersey Recycling Act of 1981, P.L. 1981. c. 278,[2] as well as the provisions of the Bergen County Long-Term Solid Waste Management Plan Amendment.
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.11 et seq.
[2]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 13:1E-93 et seq.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
A. 
Residential sector definitions.
ALUMINUM CANS
Beverage containers made of a lightweight silver-sheet, metallic element.
CORRUGATED CARDBOARD
Cardboard of the type to make cardboard boxes, cartons, pasteboard and similar corrugated and kraft paper material.
FERROUS SCRAP
All metal scrap containing steel and/or cast iron.
GLASS BEVERAGE CONTAINERS
All containers made from silica or sand, soda ash and limestone, the product being transparent or translucent and being used for packaging or bottling of various matter of a brown, white (clear) or green color and all other material commonly known as glass excluding, however, blue glass, plate glass and glass commonly known as "window glass."
GRASS
Green herbage sending up spike-like shoots or blades.
LEAVES
Those materials naturally formed from trees and bushes that are suitable for composting and mulching purposes.
NEWSPAPER
A paper product, shall be deemed to include the type of distributed usually daily or weekly, having printed thereon news, opinion, advertisements, and other matter of public interest.
PLASTIC
A hermetically sealed, or made airtight with a metal or plastic cap, container with a minimum wall thickness of not less than ten-thousandths (0.010) inch, and composed of thermoplastic synthetic polymeric material.
TIN CANS (FERROUS CONTAINERS)
Cans made of steel or tin. The most common are tin-plated steel cans which contain food.
USED MOTOR OIL
Used oil from motor vehicles, lawnmowers and motorcycles.
WHITE GOODS
Used appliances such as refrigerators, washers, dryers and stoves.
YARD WASTE
Includes leaves, grass, clippings, tree stumps, branches, limbs and brush.
B. 
Commercial and light industrial section definitions.
ALUMINUM CANS
See Subsection A above.
CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS
Source-separated nonputrescible recyclable material generated from the construction, alteration, repair, maintenance and/or demolition of structures within Northvale. This material shall include concrete, bricks, block, ferrous and nonferrous scrap, asphalt, asphalt shingles, recyclable wood scrap and any and all other material generated from the construction, alteration, repair, maintenance and/or demolition of structure within the Borough of Northvale.
CORRUGATED CARDBOARD
See Subsection A above.
FERROUS SCRAP
See Subsection A above.
GLASS BEVERAGE CONTAINERS
See Subsection A above.
HIGH-GRADE PAPER
White typing paper and ledger paper, white notepad paper, copier paper, carbonless computer printout paper, manila tab cards and file folders.
MIXED PAPER
Source-separated mixture of all types of paper, including but not limited to corrugated, high-grade paper, newspaper, magazines. telephone directories, wrapping paper, box board, books, grocery bags and junk mail.
PLASTIC CONTAINERS
See Subsection A above.
USED MOTOR OIL
See Subsection A above.
WHITE GOODS
See Subsection A above.
YARD WASTE
See Subsection A above.
C. 
General definitions.
PERSONS
Includes all individuals, partnerships, corporations, owners, tenants, lessees, firms, societies, schools, churches and associations, either profit or nonprofit, within the Borough of Northvale.
RECYCLABLE
The term used to include all materials, designated by this article or future ordinances, to be separated from solid waste placed at curbside for separate pickup.
RECYCLING
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.
RECYCLING COORDINATOR
The person appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Council who shall be authorized to coordinate the borough's Recycling Program and assist with the enforcement of the provisions of this article and the rules and regulations promulgated hereinafter.
SOLID WASTE
The term shall include all garbage, rubbish and waste matter usually disposed of under the municipal garbage contract and normally placed at curbside by the residents and commercial occupants in the Borough of Northvale for usual collection at regular intervals by the contractor holding the borough garbage contract.
A. 
The positions of Recycling Coordinator and Deputy Coordinator are hereby created and established within the Borough of Northvale.
B. 
The Recycling Coordinator and Deputy shall be appointed by the Mayor for a one-year term.
C. 
Subject to the approval of the Mayor and Borough Council, the Recycling Coordinator shall establish and promulgate reasonable rules and regulations as to the manner, days and times for the collection, storage, transportation, sale and/or marketing of said recyclable materials in order to encourage the preservation of material resources while minimizing the cost of the recycling program to the Borough of Northvale.
D. 
The Recycling Coordinator shall annually submit a recycling tonnage report to the New Jersey Office of Recycling and such other reports required by the Bergen County Utilities Authority, with copies to the Borough Council and Mayor.
A. 
Effective May 1, 1994, it shall be mandatory for all occupants of residential property to separate recyclable material from solid waste within the Borough of Northvale for the purposes of recycling.
B. 
Designation of recyclable materials.
(1) 
Mandatory residential. The following are identified as mandatory materials:
(a) 
Newspaper.
(b) 
Glass beverage containers.
(c) 
Aluminum cans.
(d) 
Ferrous scrap.
(e) 
Leaves.
(f) 
White goods.
(g) 
Tin cans.
(h) 
Grass.
(i) 
Plastic containers.
(j) 
Corrugated cardboard.
(k) 
Used motor oil.
(l) 
Yard waste.
C. 
Commingling, separation, collection and disposal methods of recyclable materials.
(1) 
Glass beverage containers, aluminum cans and tin cans shall be washed and rinsed clean, with all wraparound labels removed. All bottle caps and lids shall also be removed. Said glass beverage containers, aluminum cans, plastic and tin cans may either be separated or commingled and placed in reusable containers for curbside collection on designated days.
(2) 
Newspapers shall be bundled separately in units not to exceed 30 pounds in weight and 12 inches in height. Bundles may be placed in paper boxes or placed at the curb for collection on days and at times and in such manner, as shall be designated by the Recycling Coordinator under rules and regulations promulgated by this article.
(3) 
Ferrous scrap shall be separated from other recyclable materials and placed in a reusable container for curbside collection on designated days.
(4) 
White goods shall be picked up at the user's residence by the Northvale DPW. It is the responsibility of the residential user to notify the DPW and schedule an appointment for said pickup. White goods shall not be placed at curbside unless so ordered by the DPW and only on scheduled appointment days. There will be a fee of $15 for the pickup of each white good item.
(5) 
Yard waste shall be placed in containers supplied by the borough and deposited at the curb on designated days. Leaves shall be placed in the street only after October 15 of each year and will be picked up as permitted by weather conditions. The aforementioned containers shall be the property of the borough. Each container will have an ID number and will be registered with the DPW. If a resident loses the container, a replacement must be purchased by the resident at his/her own expense.
(6) 
Used oil shall be separated and disposed of in receptacles provided for said purpose at the DPW.
A. 
Persons owning, leasing, renting or having control of properties, the primary use of which is not as a single- or two-family residence, effective May 1, 1994, shall:
(1) 
Separate recyclable material from solid wastes within the Borough of Northvale for the purposes of recycling.
B. 
Designation of recyclable materials.
(1) 
Mandatory commercial and light industrial. The following are identified as mandatory materials:
(a) 
Corrugated cardboard.
(b) 
High-grade paper.
(c) 
Glass beverage containers.
(d) 
Ferrous scrap.
(e) 
White goods.
(f) 
Aluminum cans.
(g) 
Mixed paper.
(h) 
Construction and demolition debris.
(i) 
Plastic containers.
(j) 
Used motor oil.
(k) 
Yard waste.
C. 
Commingling, separation, collection and disposal methods of recyclable materials.
(1) 
Glass beverage containers, plastic containers and aluminum cans shall be washed, rinsed and cleaned in accordance with the provisions of § 170-16C(1) of this article. Glass beverage containers and aluminum cans may either be separated or commingled and placed in reusable containers for curbside collection on designated days.
(2) 
Corrugated cardboard, high-grade paper and mixed paper may either be bundled separately or bundled together in units not to exceed (30) pounds in weight and 12 inches in height. Bundles may be placed in paper boxes for collection on days and at times and in such manner as shall be designated by the Recycling Coordinator.
(3) 
It shall be the duty of the commercial and light industrial users to dispose at their own cost and expense all construction and demolition debris, ferrous scrap and white goods through an approved private agency as defined by the DPW. It shall be the further duty of said users to obtain a weight slip and submit same to the Borough Recycling Coordinator.
(4) 
Used motor oil shall be disposed of in accordance with the provisions of § 170-16C(6).
A. 
Recycling site disposal. At the option and expense of persons required to separate newspapers, corrugated cardboard, high-grade paper and/or mixed paper, the same may be brought to the Recycling Center owned by the Borough of Northvale.
B. 
Volunteer or charitable recycling drive disposal. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to limit volunteer, charitable or other organizations from conducting newspaper drives. The date, time, place and nature of these collections shall be presented in advance and in writing to the Recycling Coordinator, who shall approve or disapprove the date, time, place and nature of the collection in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Recycling Coordinator.
C. 
Rules and regulations. The Mayor and Council authorizes the Borough Recycling Coordinator or his agent to establish and promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the provisions hereof. This article shall be enforced by the Recycling Coordinator, by the Department of Health, Police and Public Works, by the Construction Official's Office and such other employees or departments of the borough as designated by the Mayor and Council.
[Amended 8-10-1994 by Ord. No. 675-94]
[Amended 8-10-1994 by Ord. No. 675-94]
Any person who violates any provision of this article and the rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto, shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine not less than $25 nor more than $1,000.