[Derived from Secs. 22-1.1 to 22-1.8 of the 2002 Revised
General Ordinances, adopted 12-16-2002 by Ord. No. 02-27]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Refuse, rubbish, garbage and combustible and noncombustible
waste includes the following forms of material in solid or semisolid
form:
Fabrics, excelsior, paper, cartons, bags.
Household waste, garbage, swill, slops, sweepings, bones, grease,
offal, manure.
Scrap building materials, rocks, concrete, plaster, asbestos,
brick, lumber, sand, gravel, tiling, shingles.
Ashes, cinders, soot, debris, rubble, glass, unclean or contaminated
soil or earth.
Junk, scrap metal, cans, plumbing fixtures, machinery parts.
Barrels, boxes, crates, containers.
Branches, leaves, brush, weeds, clippings, cuttings, stumps,
tree trunks.
Garbage, refuse or rubbish shall not, however, include any materials required to be recycled under Article II, Recycling, of this chapter.
A.
Duty to provide. The owner or his/her agent, lessee, tenant or occupant
of every dwelling, house or other premises where waste accumulates
shall provide and keep on such premises sufficient and suitable receptacles
with tight-fitting covers for receiving and holding the waste.
B.
Sufficient number required. There shall be at least one receptacle
for each family unit or other occupant of premises and at least two
receptacles or one of ample capacity and design acceptable to the
Bureau of Health for each commercial or business establishment where
refuse shall accumulate, but each occupant of residential or commercial
premises shall provide sufficient receptacles to store all waste which
may be accumulated between the times when such refuse is disposed
of as hereinafter provided.
C.
Suitable type of receptacle. The receptacle shall be tight, nonporous
metal or plastic with tight-fitting covers, so constructed as to prevent
spilling or leakage of its contents. Each receptacle for use at a
single residence shall have a capacity of not more than 30 gallons
and be equipped with a pull handle. Each receptacle shall be verminproof.
D.
Receptacles for multiple dwellings and industrial premises. Receptacles
for waste from multidwelling units or industrial premises may have
a greater capacity than that prescribed herein, provided they meet
the qualifications of a suitable receptacle and are equipped for handling
by motorized equipment, cleaned and sanitized as needed after emptying,
and replaced by the same type of receptacle if removed for emptying.
E.
Damaged receptacles. Garbage in receptacles that are badly broken
or otherwise fail to meet the requirements of this article need not
be collected, provided that written notice has been given to the owner
and the Health Officer.
F.
Location of receptacles. Receptacles shall be conveniently located
on premises for the storage of refuse and maintained in such a manner,
with the cover in place, so as to prevent creation of a nuisance or
menace to public health.
G.
All receptacles placed at the curb shall be brought back into the
property owner's premises within 24 hours after pickup.
A.
Garbage shall be drained of all liquids, wrapped in paper or placed
in paper bags and placed in a refuse receptacle.
B.
Papers shall be secured and properly tied into bundles or other packages
in a manner so as to prevent scattering while waiting or during collection.
The bundles or packages shall be of a size and weight to permit ease
of handling by one man and are not to exceed 50 pounds.
C.
Combustible or noncombustible waste of such a nature that it cannot
be deposited in a receptacle shall be securely and properly tied into
bundles or packages of a size and weight so as to permit ease of handling
by one man and shall be packaged or otherwise assembled in quantities
weighing not more than 50 pounds.
D.
Rocks, concrete, junk, scrap metal, plumbing fixtures and contaminated
earth and machinery parts shall be segregated.
A.
Business property. The person occupying any premises whereon a business
or industry is conducted shall arrange for the removal of refuse on
such premises each day, unless sufficient facilities are provided
and used for the storage of such refuse within a roofed enclosure
on such premises until the refuse is removed.
B.
Residential property. The person occupying any other premises shall
be required to arrange for the pickup or collection of refuse from
the premises at least twice a week during a period when the premises
are being occupied and used by such person.
A.
Where service of a customer is interrupted, and it appears the interruption
will continue for more than one day or one pickup, the collector shall
notify the Health Officer immediately of such interruption, giving
a full account and statement of the reasons for such interruption
and the estimated duration.
B.
Each collector shall be responsible for a backup service and shall
advise the Health Officer of the name and address of the supplier
of the backup service to be available in the event of any interruption
of service.
A.
All vehicles for which permits are issued shall be of the closed
type and shall be constructed and loaded in such fashion that no part
of the contents shall fall, leak or spill therefrom.
B.
Vehicles must be properly covered to prevent the scattering or spilling
of rubbish either on private or public property.
C.
Any person who shall spill or scatter any refuse collected by him/her
on either public or private property shall immediately collect such
refuse for disposal.
D.
Collections shall be made between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on weekdays,
Saturdays and holidays and shall be done in a quiet and orderly manner.
A.
From time to time as directed by the Township Administrator, bulky
cleanup materials shall consist of furniture, storm screens and windows,
rugs (cut up and tied), doors, toys, garden tools, etc. The following
items are not determined to constitute solid waste and will not be
picked up by the Township: construction material resulting from demolition,
alteration, or repair to buildings (e.g., kitchen/bathroom remodeling,
toilets, sinks, tubs, etc.); mattresses, box springs; appliances;
propane tanks; auto parts and tires; railroad ties, concrete, logs,
dirt, rocks; paint cans and painting products. All bulky items should
be placed between the curb and sidewalk (not in the street) in boxes,
containers, etc., and not loose on the street.
[Amended 8-18-2014 by Ord. No. 14-20]
B.
Appointment for pickup shall be as follows with no exceptions:
[Amended 8-18-2014 by Ord. No. 14-20]
(1)
For the First Ward, the reservation shall be made by 3:00 p.m. on
the Thursday before the first week of the month;
(2)
For the Second Ward, the reservation shall be made by 3:00 p.m. on
the Thursday before the second week of the month;
(3)
For the Third Ward, the reservation shall be made by 3:00 p.m. on
the Thursday before the third week of the month;
(4)
For the Fourth Ward, the reservation shall be made by 3:00 p.m. on
the Thursday before the fourth week of the month.
C.
Should there be inclement weather during the winter months; the pickup
of bulky items will be rescheduled.
[Amended 8-18-2014 by Ord. No. 14-20]
D.
This section
provides for the curbside pickup of bulky refuse, as defined hereinabove,
owned by the residents of the Township of Clark residing on the property
from which the cleanup is requested. It shall be a violation of this
section for the property owner to accept from any third party, not
residing within the Township of Clark, whether related or unrelated,
any bulky refuse for disposal.
[Added 2-16-2010 by Ord. No. 10-01]
E.
Any property
owner who accepts, suffers or permits the bulky refuse of a third
party, not residing within the Township of Clark, for pickup and disposal
by the Township pursuant to the terms hereof shall be subject to a
fine of $500 for the first offense, $1,000 for the second offense
and $1,500 for the third offense, upon conviction of the third offense.
[Added 2-16-2010 by Ord. No. 10-01]
All collectors shall comply with state laws, state regulations,
other ordinances of the Township and the rules, regulations and orders
of the local Bureau of Health and State Board of Health.