[Adopted 5-4-2009 by Ord. No. 3-09]
For the purpose of this article, the following terms, phrases,
words and their derivations shall have the meanings given hereafter.
When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present
tense include the future; words in the plural number include the singular
number, and words in the singular number include the plural number.
The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely discretionary.
Branches, tree limbs, tree trunks, woody plants and other
similar vegetative material. In no event shall brush be larger than
six inches in diameter. For purposes of this article, leaves and grass
do not constitute brush.
A.
Provided that special arrangements have first been made in advance
with the Borough of Mendham Department of Public Works, brush, including,
but not limited to, all branches, bulky tree limbs and tree trunks,
will be collected by the Borough throughout the year, weather permitting,
if deposited at the street curb, if one exists. However, if a curb
does not exist, the brush shall be deposited near the street pavement
but not on the street pavement itself. In no event shall the brush
be placed closer than 10 feet from any storm drain inlet.
B.
In the event that the property configuration does not provide for
a suitable location to place brush for pickup, the Department of Public
Works Superintendent may designate a placement of the brush close
to the property line as possible. Further, the property owner shall
authorize access to the property for pickup.
C.
This article shall not apply to independent contractors working on
or at a Borough resident's property. The Borough will not pick
up brush set at the curb by such contractor. Any contractor working
in the Borough must remove all brush and tree parts without obligating
the Borough.
All brush must be placed at the curb in reasonable piles or
bundles prior to the scheduled collection day but in no event shall
the brush be placed curbside more than seven days prior to a scheduled
and/or announced collection by the Borough.
The provisions of this article shall be enforced by the Superintendent
of Public Works of the Borough of Mendham and/or person(s) designated
by the Borough Council.
Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions
of this article shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $500.
