[Adopted 12-20-2005 by Ord. No. 2005:32[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed
former Art. I, Collection of Used Newspaper, adopted 10-28-1986 by
Ord. No. 86:72 (§ 11-7 of the 1986 Code).
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
Recyclable cans made entirely of aluminum, which were used
to hold beverages.
The residue or product of burning of any combustible material
or substance whether burned for heating, or disposal of refuse by
incineration or otherwise and shall also include soot.
Includes chairs (not recliners); sofas (not sofa beds); carpet
that is cut, rolled and tied in three-foot lengths; small television
sets; furniture; and similar items suitable for routine collection.
This material is picked up on the second collection day of the week.
Refers to the manner in which newspapers, cardboard, magazines
and yard waste are packaged for pickup.
A nonresidential building or establishment, including but
not limited to an establishment used for retail, wholesale, dining,
offices, professional services, shipping and receiving areas, storage
facilities and cafeterias.
A type of paper in which a portion has been made to have
a wavy surface (alternating ridge and grooves) and which is placed
between two flat surfaces for the sake of strength.
The wastes resulting from the destruction or demolition of
structures or buildings, including materials such as concrete blocks,
broken concrete, wire and wood lath, timbers and wood building products
and other similar nonrecyclable materials.
The accumulations of animal, fruit or vegetable matter that
attends the preparation, use, cooking or dealing in or storage of
meats, fish, fowl, fruits or vegetables and shall include condemned
food.
All products made from silica or sand, soda ash and limestone,
which are transparent or translucent and are used for packaging or
bottling of various matter, including all other materials commonly
known as "glass"; excluding, however, blue and flat glass commonly
known as "window glass."
Household products that generally carry labels such as "poison,"
"danger," "warning" or "caution." Follow manufacturers' directions
for disposal. Not accepted with refuse unless container or package
is completely empty.
Solid waste resulting from industrial processes and manufacturing
operations.
Buildings and establishments dedicated to public service
or culture, including but not limited to religious, educational, health
care and governmental establishments.
Periodicals containing miscellaneous pieces such as articles
and stories, often illustrated.
Office paper, junk mail, softcover books, hardcover books
with covers removed, computer paper, copy paper and telephone books.
Includes paper of the type commonly referred to as "newsprint"
and distributed at stated intervals, usually daily or weekly, having
printed thereon news and opinions and containing advertisements and
other matters of public interest; excluding, however, all magazines
or other periodicals, as well as other paper products of any nature
whatsoever.
Includes the owner, agent, tenant, lessee, lessor, caretaker
or other person or corporation actually occupying or in charge of
any dwelling or other premises affected by this article.
High-grade paper generally used in offices which is of high
quality and does not have a glossy finish, including but not limited
to computer, letterhead, ledger and photocopy paper.
Plastic containers that are marked Type 1 (PETE) and Type
2 (HDPE) are recyclable. All other plastic containers, such as plastic
flower pots, plastic dishes, etc., are not recyclable.
Includes aluminum, grass clippings, glass, newspapers, plastics,
corrugated cardboard, leaves, mixed paper, stumps, tin and steel cans,
yard waste, vehicular batteries, white goods, motor oil, stumps, and
household batteries.
The Municipal Recycling Center located on Pumphouse Road
off of Route 46 East.
All waste such as garbage, ashes, and trash.
Includes such rules, implementation dates, schedules of times,
and such other requirements promulgated by the Director of the Department
of Public Works as may be necessary to carry out the purposes and
objectives of this article.
All dwellings within the municipality, including multifamily
and/or single-family developments, whether owned, leased and/or occupied.
Parts of tree remaining with the root after the trunk is
removed.
Includes all metal items, such as refrigerators with doors
removed, stoves, washing machines, dryers, water heaters, dishwashers,
car parts, and sheds and swing sets, disassembled without concrete.
Includes tree branches, shrubbery, brush, twigs and hedge
trimmings.
A.
All persons who are owners, lessees and/or occupants
of residential, commercial and institutional property in the Township
shall separate recyclables from any other trash and garbage produced
by any such residences or establishments and shall separately bundle
recyclables for pickup and collection or deliver recyclables to the
recycling yard in accordance with all applicable regulations.
B.
All commercial, institutional, multifamily and single-family
developments which do not participate in curbside collection under
applicable regulations are subject to the mandatory source separation
and recycling requirements of this article and must submit documentation
of recycled tonnage on a quarterly basis to the Township Recycling
Coordinator.
C.
All persons who are owners, lessees and/or occupants
of residential, commercial and institutional property in the Township
shall be responsible to remove the leaves along the gutter of the
roadway adjacent to their property.
A.
The Business Administrator may make provision, either
by contract or through Township employees, or otherwise as circumstances
may require, for the collection and disposal of refuse, bulky waste
and recyclables considered in this chapter; and he is hereby authorized
and empowered to determine from time to time the extent and frequency
of collections, and to make suitable rules and regulations with respect
to the same.
B.
The Director of the Department of Public Works shall
promulgate reasonable regulations for mandatory separation of recyclables
and the manner, dates and times for the collection of same in accordance
with the terms of this chapter. A copy of such regulations promulgated
by the Director of the Department of Public Works, as modified or
amended, shall be available for public inspection at the Department
of Public Works and at the office of the Township Clerk during regular
office hours.
Certain separated recyclables shall be placed
for pickup, collection and recycling in strict conformity with the
following regulations:
A.
Newspapers shall be separated and secured in bundles
not to exceed 12 inches in height. Such bundles shall not be contained
in plastic or paper bags.
B.
Magazines shall be separated and secured in bundles
not to exceed 12 inches in height. Such bundles shall not be contained
in plastic or paper bags.
C.
Glass, plastics and aluminum shall be combined and
contained in suitable, reusable containers supplied by the owner,
lessee or occupant. Containers constructed of paper or cardboard materials
shall be deemed not suitable for this purpose.
D.
Corrugated cardboard shall be separated and secured
in bundles not to exceed 12 inches in height. Such bundles shall not
be contained in plastic or paper bags.
The following recyclables and other materials
must be brought to the recycling yard for disposal:
From the time of placement at the curb for pickup,
collection and recycling, recyclables shall be the property of the
Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills or its duly authorized agent. No
person unauthorized by the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills shall
collect or pick up or cause to be collected or picked up any such
recyclables. Each collection or pickup of recyclables in violation
hereof from any one or more residences shall constitute a separate
and distinct offense.
No provision herein shall be construed to prohibit
groups or individuals who shall be authorized by the Director of the
Department of Public Works from collecting or picking up recyclables
at curbside or otherwise in such manner and under such terms and conditions
as shall be prescribed by the Director. No such collection or pickup
shall conflict or interfere with pickup and collection by the Township
and its duly authorized agent(s).
The occupant or occupants of every building
or buildings to which collection service is afforded shall provide
reusable containers with lids, shall make these containers readily
accessible for collection and removal, and shall keep these containers
clean and in condition for safe handling. A container, together with
its contents, shall not weigh more than 60 pounds or have a capacity
greater than 35 gallons. Ashes will only be collected if double bagged
prior to placement in container.
Garbage shall be drained and may be wrapped
in newspaper or placed in plastic bags before it is containerized
to await collection.
All grass clippings and leaves shall be placed
at the curb only in biodegradable paper bags or reusable containers
that are properly labeled, together with the contents thereof not
exceeding 60 pounds, and shall be placed in such as way as to prevent
the leaves and grass clippings from spilling or blowing out into the
street and coming into contact with stormwater. The grass clippings
and leaves shall be placed at the curb not more than seven days prior
to scheduled collection and not closer than 10 feet to any storm inlet
drain.
[Amended 9-23-2014 by Ord. No. 2014:29]
A.
Yard waste,
including grass clippings, leaves, and small branches shall be bagged
in biodegradable paper bags or placed in reusable containers not larger
than 35 gallons or weighing in excess of 60 pounds. Branches no thicker
than three inches in diameter may be tied in bundles no higher or
longer than three feet or weighing in excess of 60 pounds.
B.
Yard waste
placed in biodegradable paper bags or reusable containers shall be
placed in such a way as to prevent material from spilling or blowing
into the street and coming into contact with stormwater. Property
owners shall be responsible for the maintenance of their yard waste
containers and shall promptly clean up and properly dispose of yard
waste which spills from their containers.
C.
From April
1 through September 30, yard waste shall be placed at the curb not
more than two days prior to the scheduled collection time. From October
1 through November 30, yard waste shall be placed at the curb not
more than seven days prior to the scheduled collection time. From
December 1 through March 31, yard waste shall not be placed at the
curb.
D.
This section
shall be enforced by the Department of Public Works of the Township
of Parsippany-Troy Hills and any person may initiate enforcement by
registering a complaint with that Department.
[Added 6-16-2015 by Ord.
No. 2015:08]
A.
Any
mulch or landscaping material produced by the Township in excess of
the Township's landscaping needs will be offered to individuals and
businesses who hold valid unexpired permits issued by the Township
as provided in this chapter.
B.
Any
resident or landscaping contractor wishing to acquire mulch or landscaping
material from the Township shall apply to Township Clerk for a permit
and pay the requisite application fee. The application shall require
the disclosure of the applicant's name, business, address, telephone
number, and e-mail address, and will require the applicant to agree
that any mulch or landscaping material is offered by the Township
on an as-is where-is basis without any representations or warranties.
Upon receipt of a complete application and the requisite application
fee, the Township Clerk shall issue a permit which shall be valid
for the calendar year in which it is issued.
C.
Mulch
and landscaping material will be offered to all holders of valid unexpired
permits on a first-come-first-served basis. Quantities of material
may be limited by availability and Township landscaping needs.
Christmas trees and holiday greens, exclusive
of all garland, lights, decorations, tree stands, and wires attaching
the foregoing, must be placed at the curb pursuant to specific guidelines.
Trees shall be placed at the curb not more than seven days prior to
the scheduled collection time and not closer than 10 feet to any storm
drain inlet.
All containers, bundles and bulky wastes shall
be placed at the curb no earlier than 4:00 p.m. on the day prior to
the scheduled collection day. Empty containers shall be removed from
the curb no later than 7:00 p.m. on the scheduled collection day.
Collection shall start not earlier than 6:00
a.m. Any containers or bundles placed at the curb later than 6:00
a.m. shall not be guaranteed collection.
A.
The Health Officer is hereby designated and authorized
as the Enforcement Officer of this article.
B.
The Director of the Department of Public Works or
his duly authorized designee is hereby authorized and directed to
perform random inspections of garbage set out for disposal in order
to determine whether recyclables are contained therein in accordance
with the Morris County District Recycling Plan and report violations
to the Enforcement Officer for further investigation.
