As used herein, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
AERIAL LUMINARY LANTERN
Any device designed to be airborne upon release into the
environment, regardless of fuel source, including sky lanterns.
[Added 10-14-2019 by Ord.
No. 19-27]
ASHES
The residual from the burning of wood, coal, coke or other
combustible materials.
BAGS
Plastic or fiber sacks designed to store solid waste with
sufficient wall strength to maintain physical integrity when lifted
by the top. Total weight of a bag shall not exceed 50 pounds. If a
bag breaks while being lifted, such bag shall not be considered of
appropriate strength as to be used for containment of solid waste.
BALLOON
A bag made of thin rubber or other light material inflated
with air or with some lighter-than-air gas.
[Added 10-14-2019 by Ord.
No. 19-27]
BUILDING MATERIALS
Any material, such as lumber, brick, plaster, gutters, roofing
shingles or other substances, accumulated as a result of repairs or
additions to existing buildings, construction of new buildings or
demolition of existing structures.
BULKY WASTE
Large items such as concrete, tree stumps, heavy wood items,
iron and steel.
BUNDLES
Normally loose items shall be collected if organized into
bundles of not more than four feet in length and tied with heavy twine.
Bundles shall be organized as to be conveniently handled by one person.
No bundle shall exceed 50 pounds in weight.
BUSINESS TRASH
Any waste accumulation of dirt, dust, food, paper, cardboard,
excelsior, rags or other accumulations other than household trash,
which is usually attendant to the operation of stores, offices or
similar businesses.
CHIEF OF POLICE
The Chief of Police of the Township of East Brunswick or
their designee.
[Added 3-27-17 by Ord. No. 17-14]
CHLOROFLUOROCARBON (CFC)
Also known as hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) and registered
as Freon A family of chemical substances used as solvents, accelerants,
blowing or refrigerant agent used in cooling appliances, refrigerators
and air conditioners. CFC/HCFC's are not allowed to leak into
the air or atmosphere but are required to be contained, cleansed and
recycled as of July 1, 1992 under Federal Regulations and N.J.A.C.
7:26A Subchapter 5; because CFC/HCFC's are widely believed to
be associated with depletion of Earth's ozone layer. Therefore,
before any of the appliances utilizing CFC/HCFC can be recycled as
white goods the refrigerant shall be removed or its removal has to
be attested to by appropriate certification.
COMBUSTIBLE WASTE
Yard trimmings, rags, waste wood or cardboard and all other
combustible waste solids of a nonvolatile and nonexplosive nature.
CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS
Waste building materials resulting from construction, remodeling,
repair, or demolition operations, performed by a resident which is
placed at the curb in a Bag, Bundle or Container as defined herein.
CONTAINER
See also Receptacle and please note terms are interchangeable.
A.
CONTAINER RECYCLINGA capacity of greater than five (5) gallons but not more than thirty-two (32) gallons, molded plastic, bright yellow colored container with East Brunswick recycling logo, of sufficient volume, strength and durability to store and place for collection commingled materials. Such as, food and beverage containers made from aluminum, glass, plastic (PET and HDPE), steel, tin or combination of metals and alloys.
[Amended 12-10-18 by Ord. No. 18-43]
B.
CONTAINER SOLID WASTEA receptacle with capacity of greater than 20 gallons but less than 35 gallons constructed of plastic, metal or fiberglass, having handles of adequate strength for lifting and having a tight fitting lid capable of preventing entrance into the container by animals. The mouth of the Container shall have a diameter greater than or equal to that of the base. The weight of the Container including its contents shall not exceed fifty (50) pounds.
CONTAINERIZED
The placement of yard waste in a trash can, bucket, bag or
other vessel, such as to prevent the yard waste from spilling or blowing
out into the street and coming into contact with stormwater.
[Added 7-25-05 by Ord. No. 05-16]
CONTRACTOR
The person, corporation, or partnership performing solid
waste and recycling collection through disposal services under contract.
COORDINATOR
The Solid Waste, Recycling and Clean Community Coordinator
for the Township of East Brunswick.
DEAD ANIMALS
Animals or portions thereof that have expired from any cause,
except deer which shall be removed by Township personnel.
DEPARTMENT
Shall mean the Township of East Brunswick, Department of
Public Works.
[Amended 7-25-05 by Ord. No. 05-16; 12-10-18 by Ord. No. 18-43]
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
The Director of Public Works for the Township of East Brunswick.
[Amended 7-25-05 by Ord. No. 05-16; 12-10-18 by Ord. No. 18-43]
GARBAGE
Putrescible animal and/or vegetative waste resulting from
the handling, preparation, consumption or cooking of food, and shall
include any fecal waste from any animal or bird (when fecal matter
has been separated from other waste and is double bagged prior to
placement for collection).
HAZARDOUS WASTE
Any waste or combination of wastes which pose a present or
potential threat to human health, living organisms or the environment,
including, but not limited to, waste material that is toxic, carcinogenic,
corrosive, irritating, sensitizing, biologically infectious, explosive,
flammable or radioactive and any waste so designated by the United
States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) or the New Jersey Commissioner
of Department of Environmental Protection and Energy (NJDEP).
[Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25]
HOSPITAL/RED BAG WASTE
Including but not limited to all instruments, supplies, containers,
bandages, tubing, gloves, etc. used by health care practitioners and
facilities as described in the New Jersey Department of Health regulations
and New Jersey law, Section 306 of the Manual of Standards for Hospital
Facilities, and N.J.S.A. 2A:170-25.17.
[Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25]
HOUSEHOLD TRASH
Every waste accumulation of paper, sweepings, dirt, dust,
rags, bottles, cans or other matter of any kind, other than garbage
which is usually attendant to housekeeping.
INSTITUTIONAL PROPERTIES
Any non-taxable (exempt) property whether they be religious,
educational, or service organizations (i.e. VFW, VA etc.)
LITTER
Any used or unconsumed substance or waste material which
has been discarded whether made of aluminum, glass, plastic, rubber,
paper or other natural or synthetic material, or any combination thereof
including, but not limited to, any bottle, jar or can, any unlighted
cigarette, cigar, match or any flaming or glowing material or any
garbage, trash, refuse, debris, rubbish, grass clippings or other
lawn or garden waste, newspaper, magazines, glass, metal, plastic
or paper containers or other packaging or construction material but
does not include the waste of primary processes of mining or other
extraction processes, logging, sawmilling, farming or manufacturing
(Section 6d; all citations are from P.L. 1986, c. 187. - See N.J.S.A.
13:1E-94d. Chapter 187 of the laws of 1986 amended various sections
of the Clean Communities and Recycling Act, N.J.S.A. 13:1E-92 et seq.).
MULTIPLE-DWELLING UNIT
Any building or structure and land appurtenant thereto containing
two (2) or more living units.
MULTIPLE-DWELLING COMPLEX
Any building or structure and land appurtenant thereto containing
more than two (2) living units, such as townhouses, condominiums,
and apartment houses.
MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM
A conveyance or system of conveyances (including roads with
drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters,
ditches, man-made channels, or storm drains) that is owned or operated
by the Township of East Brunswick or other public body, and is designed
and used for collecting and conveying stormwater.
[Added 07-20-09 by Ord. No. 09-17]
OWNER
The person or entity having ownership of the roll-off container.
[Added 3-27-17 by Ord. 17-14]
POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYL (PCBs)
A pathogenic and teratogenic industrial compound used as
a heat-transfer agent. A PCB may accumulate in human or animal tissue
and are normally found in household appliances and underground fuel
storage tanks that are sometimes processed for disposal.
[Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25]
PERSON
Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation,
company or organization of any kind. Includes all individuals, partnerships,
corporations, owners, tenants, lessees, occupants, associations, organizations,
residing or owning, operating, managing leasing, occupying any premises
or business, commercial or industrial, within the Township of East
Brunswick.
PRODUCER
An occupant of a residential unit, public school buildings/facilities
and/or municipal office/activity that generates solid waste and recyclables.
PUBLIC WORKS SERVICE DISTRICT (PWSD)
Designated areas wherein the Department of Public Works personnel
perform scheduled services.
[Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25; 12-10-18 by Ord. No. 18-43]
RECEPTACLE
A container constructed of such material and in such a manner
as to hold solid waste and trash and other such items without breaking
or collapsing. "Receptacles" shall have handles and covers so that
contents therein are not exposed to the weather, animals, and vermin.
A disposable plastic bag shall constitute a "receptacle" if it is
of sufficient strength to hold its contents without breaking when
collected. The "receptacle" shall be of such a design and weight as
to be able to be conveniently handled by one (1) person. No "container"
shall exceed a weight of more than fifty (50) pounds when loaded.
Commercial garbage receptacles and 55 gallon drums are not acceptable
as containers. Receptacles which, in the opinion of the Department,
are badly broken or fail to meet the requirements of this chapter
may be classified as "garbage".
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
All waste materials which have the ability to be returned,
through processing, to their former or alternate use. Following are
examples, but not necessarily limited to these:
[Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25]:
A.
ALUMINUM CANS Includes such beverage or food containers constructed or fabricated of aluminum or its alloys.
B.
AEROSOL CANS (empty)defined as any metal container which contained non-toxic liquid or powdered particles which were dispersed by compressed air or gas. Such as: hair spray, fat or oil spray, tonics etc.
C.
BATTERY (BATTERIES)Includes all types of batteries from, flashlights, radios, appliances, automobiles, cameras, etc. whether rechargeable or not. Rechargeable batteries are defined as: Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) and Small Sealed Lead (Pb).
[Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25]
D.
BIMETAL FOOD CONTAINERSFood and beverage containers which are made up of a mixture of various metals (aluminum, steel, tin).
E.
CARDBOARD/CORRUGATED PAPERIncludes kraft corrugated which has a brown liner made from kraft paper and regular corrugated which is gray or tan and is made from other types of paper such as newspaper.
F.
CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTEIncludes all waste materials as a result of construction and/or demolition of buildings and facilities and made up of mixed wastes such as metals, wood, cement, asphalt, block, cinder, brick and concrete.
[Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25]
G.
GLASSIncludes all products made from silica or sand, soda ash and lime, the product being transparent or translucent and being used as packaging and commonly known as "glass". Food and beverage containers commonly known as jars, bottles in the colors of clear, brown and green.
H.
MIXED PAPERSglossy inserts, magazines, telephone books, junk mail, colored paper, computer paper, office paper, paperboard (chipboard and press board), non-metallic wrapping paper, soft cover books, hard cover books with covers removed and fine paper.
[Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25]
I.
BULKY ITEMS/WASTELarge items such as concrete, tree stumps, heavy wood items, iron and steel. Includes, but is not limited to furniture, bedding, mattresses, and so on, which may be constructed of several types and mix of materials which may be rebuilt, reconstructed or segregated into reusable and/or reclaimable materials.
[Added 10-28-91 by Ord. No. 91-100]; [Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25]
J.
NEWSPAPERSIncludes papers of the type commonly referred to as "newsprint" and distributed at periodic intervals, usually daily or weekly. The term used newspaper is interchangeable with newspapers.
[Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25]
K.
PLASTICSIncludes all beverage containers which are constructed of polyethylene teraphthalate (PET) with recycling logo <1>, is characterized by its clarity, toughness and barrier (ability to resist permeation of carbon dioxide). PET is primarily used for soft drink soda containers; or, high density polyethylene (HDPE) with recycling logo <2>, is characterized by its stiffness, low cost, ease of forming and resistance to breakage. HDPE has a variety of uses such as: cooking oil, cleaning products, milk, water and juice beverage containers. All colors are considered acceptable.
[Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25]
L.
TEXTILESIncludes all rags, clothes, fabric and woven materials that were formerly used as clothing and/or covering.
[Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25]
M.
TIN CANSIncludes all food and beverage containers which are constructed of tin and/or steel sides, tops and bottoms.
[Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25]
N.
USED TIRESIncludes bias, belted and polyester of which rubber is the main material in manufacturing.
[Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25]
O.
VEGETATIVE WASTEGrass clippings, grass cuttings, plant residue and leaves. See also "yard waste."
[Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25]
P.
WASTE OILIncludes used oil drained from automobiles, motorcycles and lawn mowers, etc.
[Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25]
Q.
WAXED PAPERIncludes all milk and juice cartons, also known as aseptic (bacteria-free/sterile/nontoxic/sunlight-free) packaging. These types of packages are used for beverages, milk, dairy, and light-sensitive food products or additives.
[Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25]
R.
WHITE GOODSWashers, dryers, ranges, refrigerators, air conditioners.
[Added 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25]
S.
YARD WASTEIncludes leaves, grass clippings, plant residue, tree limbs, branches and trunks. See also "vegetative waste."
RECYCLING CENTER (RC)
A designated location within multifamily and apartment complexes
where containers for recyclable placement are located. These recycling
centers (RCs) are also where the mechanical collection services are
accomplished.
RECYCLING DISTRICT (RD)
A designated area of the Township wherein recyclables are
collected at curbside from each residential dwelling or unit.
REFUSE
Whether it consists of combustible or noncombustible solid
waste, all miscellaneous materials, such as soiled or used rags, paper
products, leather goods, rubber, crockery or other material not defined
as recyclable or white goods.
REFUSE CONTAINER
Any waste container that a person controls, whether owned,
leased or operated, including dumpsters, trash cans, garbage pails,
and plastic trash bags.
[Added 07-20-09 by Ord. No. 09-17]
REGULATIONS
Includes such rules, schedules or times promulgated by the
Director of Parks and Public Works and adopted by the Township Council
to carry out the intent of this chapter.
[Amended 7-25-05 by Ord. No. 05-16]
RESIDENTIAL UNIT
A dwelling within the corporate limits of the Township of
East Brunswick occupied by a person or group of persons. A "residential
unit" shall be deemed occupied when either water or domestic light
and power services are being supplied thereto. Note: "Residential
unit" definition shall also include all public schools, municipal
offices, activities and properties, and official/quasi-official municipal
service activities (such as fire, first aid) located in the Township
of East Brunswick, where solid waste and recyclables can be safely
placed at the curb in containers, bags and bundles as may be appropriate
and not exceeding five items per collection day.
REUSABLE RECEPTACLE
Any container which meets the definition of "receptacle"
and is constructed of wood, metal, plastic or other natural or synthetic
materials, used for containment and placement for collection of solid
waste and recyclables.
ROLL-OFF CONTAINER
The type of container or dumpster usually associated with
a vehicle containing hydraulic or mechanical capabilities to lift
a prefabricated container from the ground onto the truck for transport
purposes or to lift and dump the material contained therein into the
body of said truck, the contents of which container is solid waste
containing the refuse, rubbish and other debris.
[Added 3-27-17 by Ord. No. 17-14]
RUBBISH
All materials generated by residential units consisting of
materials other than food waste items not included in the current
recycling/recyclable list.
SKY LANTERN
An airborne paper lantern that is constructed of oiled rice
paper on a bamboo frame and contains a small candle or fuel cell composed
of a waxy flammable material.
[Added 10-14-2019 by Ord.
No. 19-27]
SOLID WASTE
All garbage, rubbish, refuse and waste matter usually disposed
of and normally generated by the occupants of residential and other
property, disposed of by private and/or public collection, and defined
as "solid waste" by the New Jersey Solid Waste Management Act (N.J.S.A.
13:1E-3). Items classified as recyclables shall be prohibited from
being commingled with solid waste. The Township of East Brunswick
is licensed by solid waste permit to collect three types of waste:
A.
Type 10, Municipal Waste - Residential, commercial and institutional
solid waste generated within a community.
B.
Type 13, Bulky Waste - Large items of solid waste which, because
of their size or weight, require handling other than normally used
for municipal waste. Bulky waste includes, but is not limited to,
such items as tree trunks, parts of auto bodies, demolition or construction
material, appliances, furniture and drums.
C.
Type 23, Vegetative Waste - Includes, but is not limited to,
tree limbs, branches, leaves, grass clippings, plants and flower residue,
etc.
SOLID WASTE DISTRICT (SWD)
A designated area of the Township wherein solid waste and/or
recyclables are collected at curbside from each residential dwelling
or unit.
STORMWATER
Water resulting from precipitation (including rain and snow)
that runs off the land's surface, is transmitted to the subsurface,
is captured by separate storm sewers or other sewerage or drainage
facilities, or is conveyed by snow-removal equipment.
[Added 07-20-09 by Ord. No. 09-17]
STREET
Any avenue, boulevard, road, parkway, viaduct, drive, or
other way, which is an existing state, county or municipal roadway,
and includes the land between the street lines, whether improved or
unimproved, and may comprise pavement, shoulders, gutters, curbs,
sidewalks, parking areas, and other areas within the street lines.
[Amended 7-25-05 by Ord. No. 05-16]
TOWNSHIP
The Township of East Brunswick.
USER/PERMIT HOLDER
The person or entity using the roll-off container either
as an owner or lessee thereof.
[Added 3-27-17 by Ord. No. 17-14]
WATERS OF THE STATE
The ocean and its estuaries, all springs, streams and bodies
of surface or ground water, whether natural or artificial, within
the boundaries of the State of New Jersey or subject to its jurisdiction.
YARD WASTE
Any waste accumulations of grass, leaves or shrubbery cuttings
or clippings, tree branches, tree limbs, parts of trees, bushes, shrubbery
or other material usually created by yard maintenance. Yard waste
shall be free of dirt, rocks, and other bulky and noncombustible materials
and shall be separated for purposes of collection into, grass clippings,
leaves and other materials.