The Township of East Brunswick was established in 1860. Since January 1, 1965, the
& 114-6. Solid waste hauler reports. [Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25]
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- 114-7. Scheduling of collection. [Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25]
- 114-8 GARBAGE, REFUSE, AND RECYCLABLES 114-8 114-8. Solid waste disposal service.
- 114-9 EAST BRUNSWICK CODE 114-10 114-9. Exceptions to solid waste disposal services.
- 114-10. Prohibited materials. [Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25]
- 114-11 GARBAGE, REFUSE, AND RECYCLABLES 114-13 114-11. Bulky items from residential use.
- 114-12. Branches. [Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25]
- 114-13. Leaves. [Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25]
- 114-14 EAST BRUNSWICK CODE 114-16 114-14. Grass clippings. [Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25]
- 114-14.1. Yard Waste Collection. [Added 7-25-05 by Ord. No. 05-16]
- 114-15. Fees for non-compliance. [Amended 7-25-05 by Ord. No. 05-16; 11-19- 07 by Ord. No. 07-25]
- 114-16. Township held harmless.
- 114-17 GARBAGE, REFUSE, AND RECYCLABLES 114-22 114-17. Special collection fees.
- 114-18. Collection of assessed fees.
- 114-19. Enforcement. [Amended 7-25-05 by Ord. No. 05-16; 11-19-07 by Ord. No 07-25]
- 114-20. Exceptions for physically handicapped individuals. DELETED 11-19-07 BY ORD. NO. 07-25. 114-21.
- 114-22. Ownership. DELETED 11-19-07 BY ORD. NO. 07-25.
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- 114-24. Designation of recyclable materials and services. [Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25]
& 114-6. Solid waste hauler reports. [Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25] All registered solid waste haulers servicing residential, commercial and/or institutional premises located within the boundaries of the Township of East Brunswick shall be required to complete and submit tonnage reports of solid waste and recyclables collected within the Township, on a quarterly basis to the Department of Parks and Public Works.
A. Collection sectors, together with the dates of collection, shall be established by regulation of the Department of Parks and Public Works. In the event of emergent situations, and inclement weather such as ice and snow storms, high winds and/or heavy rains, the Department may suspend, restrict or otherwise modify the provisions of this chapter. Should any of the above situations occur, collection for the service which was suspended will resume on the next regularly scheduled collection day. [Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25] B. The following shall constitute holidays on which collections will not be made [Amended 11- 19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25]: New Year's Day Labor Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day Martin Luther King Day Veterans Day [Added 11-19-07 by Ord. [Added 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25] No. 07-25] Columbus Day President’s Day [Added 11-19-07 by Ord. [Added 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25] No. 07-25] 11410
-09 & 114-8 GARBAGE, REFUSE, AND RECYCLABLES & 114-8 & 114-8. Solid waste disposal service. Property owners and their agents, lessees, tenants or other occupants who wish to have their solid waste disposed by the Township shall: A. Place solid waste from their unit in appropriate containers, receptacles, and/or bundles as specified at the street curb if one exists or adjacent to but not on the street pavement if there is no curb. The number of containers shall not exceed five (5) per dwelling on a single collection day. If residents plan to exceed five (5) items or put out items that are over four (4) feet in length or weigh over fifty (50) pounds, they must call the Department (or its designee) between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, at least one working day prior to their published collection day. They must describe the number of items placed out for collection, its volume, and provide their address. The Department (or its designee) shall reserve the right of decision in determining the maximum capacity per truck and therefore the right to limit the number of special collections according to volume per route. B. Receptacles may be placed beginning at dusk of the night preceding the scheduled collection day. All containers with solid waste shall be placed out by 7:00 A.M. of the collection day, and those placed after said hour may not be collected if said collection activity has already taken place. Solid waste receptacles shall be removed from the curb or pavement edge by the evening of the collection day. C. Properties shall be permitted to place solid waste for collection pursuant to this chapter and regulations issued by the Department. Said regulations shall as a minimum, state the type and number of receptacles and shall provide for regular and special pickup, subject to limitations of the municipal budget of the Township of East Brunswick. D. The Department may permit additional receptacles to be placed at curbside, provided that special prior arrangements have been made with the Department. E. No collection of solid waste shall be accomplished on property outside of the dedicated public rights-of-way. F. Owner and occupants to supply receptacles in all cases as follows: 1. The owner, lessee, tenant occupant or agent of every premises where solid waste and recyclables accumulate shall provide receptacles for receiving and holding solid waste and recyclables. At least one (1) receptacle shall be provided for each residential unit. 2. All receptacles shall be constructed of metal or plastic and shall be watertight and fitted with tight-fitting covering which shall prevent spilling or leakage of contents. For single family residences each container shall have the capacity of not more than thirty- five (35) gallons for garbage and not more than twenty (20) gallons for recycling and both shall be equipped with at least one handle for pulling and lifting. In no case will the weight of the container and its contents be allowed to exceed fifty (50) pounds. 3. Reusable containers made of wood, plastic or metal may be used for newspaper containment prior to placement at the curb for collection, provided that littering (blowing paper) will not occur prior to collection and the total weight of container and newspapers do not exceed fifty (50) pounds. 4. All owners and tenants of property at which recyclable food and beverage containers are sold, dispensed or vending machines are located, the owners or tenants shall provide separate solid waste and recycling containers for use and disposal of solid waste and recyclables as defined herein. 11411
1-09 & 114-9 EAST BRUNSWICK CODE & 114-10 & 114-9. Exceptions to solid waste disposal services. A. Solid waste and recycling collection or disposal service shall not be provided to any commercial, industrial or institutional properties unless they are a part of the municipal government of the Township of East Brunswick. B. Solid waste and recycling collection or disposal service shall not be provided to governmental properties (Federal, State, and/or County unless they are a part of the municipal government of the Township of East Brunswick), or to multiple dwelling complexes or medical facilities or offices except offices located in a residential structure which qualify under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-4, or any development (as defined in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-4) wherein the developer in securing municipal approval agreed to provide private garbage service as set forth in an offering statement or in a resolution approving such development.
The following items are prohibited from being placed for collection: A. Construction materials, including but not limited to bulk roof shingles, dimensional framing lumber, bulk or sheets of plywood, paneling, plasterboard, sheetrock, etc. B. Bulk tree trimmings and tree stumps above fifty (50) pounds (lbs). C. Metals, wood, cement, asphalt, block, cinder, brick and concrete. [Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25] D. Industrial waste, including but not limited to processed scrap materials, packing materials and certain hazardous and dangerous materials, such as acids, paints, fluorescent tubes, bulk amounts of glass, toxic materials and highly volatile or explosive matter, either in liquid, gaseous, or solid form. E. Bulk automotive parts, including but not limited to transmissions, engines, rear ends, rims, tires, wheels, mufflers, and other bulk items normally produced in quantity by vehicular repair operations. F. Dead animals, animal waste and animal droppings, unless they are double bagged for collection, in 10 millimeter plastic heavy duty bags. [Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25] G. Surgical dressings, syringes, and disposable hospital-type waste items, also known as red bag waste. Note: Health care providers and residents who producing and/or are creating red bag waste components in conducting daily activities or are maintaining their health shall be required to make appropriate arrangements with their suppliers to correctly contain and process for disposal their red bag waste materials. H. New and used motor oils, petroleum based products, or antifreeze. I. Hazardous waste classified pursuant to regulations issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Energy (NJDEPE), adopted under authority of N.J.S.A. 13:1D-9 and 13:1E-6, as amended. Toxic chemicals commonly known as "commercial hazardous waste" and "household hazardous waste" would be excluded. 11412 1-09
& 114-11 GARBAGE, REFUSE, AND RECYCLABLES & 114-13 & 114-11. Bulky items from residential use. [Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25] A. Domestic or household bulky items, such as air conditioners, washing machines, dryers, refrigerators, hot water heaters, sinks, stoves, garbage disposals/compactors, household appliances, metal fencing and poles (without cement attached), leaders and gutters, metal doors, pool fixtures, sheds, swings and other household furnishings, such as chairs, sofas, rugs, padding, etc., shall not be placed at the curb for collection unless special arrangements have been made with the Township, meeting the published collection schedule. No bulky items shall be of a weight or be of a size greater than can be conveniently handled by two (2) persons. [Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25] B. It shall be a violation of this chapter for any individual, association, partnership or corporation to leave outside of any property, building or dwelling, any icebox, refrigerator, freezer or dishwasher or any other item which has an airtight door, without first removing said airtight door. C. It shall be a violation of this chapter for any individual, association, partnership or corporation to conduct a repair or salvage operation and use the services of the Township for solid waste collection. & 114-12. Branches. [Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25] Provided that special arrangements have first been made with the Department of Parks and Public Works, branches, bulky tree limbs and tree trunks will be collected pursuant to the collection calendar, as amended from time to time, provided that these items are deposited at street side, and not on the street pavement. Branches, bulky tree limbs and tree trunks may be placed at the curb in appropriately sized piles prior to the scheduled collection day. & 114-13. Leaves. [Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25] A. The service listed under the nomenclature of "yard waste" in the annual Township schedule shall, during the months of October, November, and December, consist of strictly leaf collection. During this time, leaves may be placed in neat piles at the curb or pavement edge for collection, provided that the piles do not constitute a traffic hazard. Residents may also place leaves for collection in Biodegradable bags during the months of October, November, and December which are collected on the normal recycling collection day. The Biodegradable bag shall not exceed fifty (50) pounds in weight, be neatly placed untied at the curb and be separated from solid waste and recycling containers by a minimum of a foot (12 inches) distance. [Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25] B. If an appropriate registration has been secured and fees paid the collected leaves of these contract operations can be disposed of legally and properly at the Department regulated location as published under separate cover. C. Leaf bags shall be placed at the curb. Residents may place these bags at the curb no earlier than 6:00 P.M. on the evening prior to collection. [Added 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25] 11413 1-09
& 114-14 EAST BRUNSWICK CODE & 114-16 & 114-14. Grass clippings. [Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25] A. Residents are encouraged to recycle their grass clippings by cutting and leaving. For those individuals who cut-and-bag their grass clippings the following procedures shall govern:
1. Grass clippings shall not be commingled with other yard waste. 2. Grass clippings shall be placed at the curb in reusable containers with tops off or in untied plastic bags placed curbside. Neither the reusable container or the plastic bags shall exceed fifty (50) pounds including the contents within the container. 3. Reusable containers or bags shall be placed at curb side on normally scheduled solid waste collection days separate from garbage or refuse also placed for collection. 4. Any grass clippings placed at the curb or pavement edge during the months of leaf collection need not be contained but can be commingled with leaves placed for collection. 5. Grass bags shall be placed at the curb. Residents/contractors may place these bags at the curb no earlier than 6:00 P.M. on the evening prior to scheduled collection. [Added 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25] B. It shall be a violation of this chapter for any resident or private contractor to place loose grass clippings at the curb or pavement. [Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25] & 114-14.1. Yard Waste Collection. [Added 7-25-05 by Ord. No. 05-16] Sweeping, raking, blowing or otherwise placing yard waste that in not containerized at the curb or along the street is only allowed during the seven (7) days prior to a scheduled and announced collection, and shall not be placed closer than 10 feet from any storm drain inlet. Placement of such yard waste at the curb or along the street at any other time or in any other manner is a violation of this ordinance. & 114-15. Fees for non-compliance. [Amended 7-25-05 by Ord. No. 05-16; 11-19- 07 by Ord. No. 07-25] Property owners of record shall be responsible for the placement of materials for collection as specified herein. The Director of Finance, Director of Parks and Public Works and the Recycling Coordinator shall be empowered to fix fees by regulation, subject to the approval by the Township Council, for the removal of materials not placed in accordance with the terms of this chapter. The payment of applicable fees shall be the responsibility of the property owner of record. & 114-16. Township held harmless. The Township reserves the right to seek reimbursement and indemnification from all property owners and their agents, lessees, tenants or other occupants who violate any section of this ordinance in the placement of materials for collection. 11414 1-09
& 114-17 GARBAGE, REFUSE, AND RECYCLABLES & 114-22 & 114-17. Special collection fees. [Amended 7-25-05 by Ord. No. 05-16; 11- 19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25] A schedule of fees shall be established by the Director of Finance and Director of Parks and Public Works, subject to the approval by the Township Council for services provided under Section 114-9 and Section 114-10, defining solid waste collection. The approved fees may be charged for household containers and/or containerized receptacles, including but not limited to normal service, and recollection if collection activities are unable to be performed due to violation of this chapter. & 114-18. Collection of assessed fees. Fees not paid within thirty (30) days of assessment by the Department shall constitute a lien against the property which shall be collected via an action of law, and services shall cease until full restitution has occurred. & 114-19. Enforcement. [Amended 7-25-05 by Ord. No. 05-16; 11-19-07 by Ord. No 07-25] This chapter shall be enforced in Municipal Court upon a complaint signed by the Recycling Coordinator, Code Enforcement Officer, the Board of Health, the Department of Parks and Public Works or the Department of Public Safety of the Township of East Brunswick. Further, if a complaint has been signed and issued, and the Township prevails against the violator, the responsibility for solid waste disposal shall lie with the violator. If the violator does not correct the violation the Township shall take action to protect the general health of the public and the cost of such actions shall be processed as a lien against the property and in accordance with law. & 114-20. Exceptions for physically handicapped individuals. DELETED 11-19-07 BY ORD. NO. 07-25. & 114-21. Disposal of solid waste. [Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25] The Department of Parks and Public W orks shall forthwith transmit all solid waste collected pursuant to this chapter to lawfully licensed facilities designated by the County of Middlesex in the Middlesex County Solid Waste Plan and/or the State of New Jersey. If permitted by said Solid Waste Plan and if said users and markets exist on a positive-cost-benefit-ratio basis to the municipality, then the Township may elect to dispose of said solid waste or a portion thereof in an alternative manner pursuant to statute and regulation.
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1-09 & 114-23 EAST BRUNSWICK CODE & 114-24 & 114-23. Appointment of solid waste officials. [Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25] The Township Council shall appoint a Clean Communities Coordinator, Solid Waste and Certified Recycling Coordinator and an Alternate selected from among the Department of Parks and Public Works executive management personnel required to act as liaison with Middlesex County and State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Solid W aste/Recycling and Clean Communities officials, keep records apply for grants/aid and perform the annual/recurring applications and updating process.
A. Upon classification of an item or material as recyclable, residential and other property owners, shall cause themselves or their agents, lessees, tenants or their occupants to separate said item or materials separately for collection, whether said collection is performed by a municipal agency or private contractor. B. On or after the date fixed in the regulations and in accordance with the terms thereof, it shall be mandatory for all persons who are owners, lessors, renters or occupants of residential dwellings and commercial, industrial and institutional properties in the Township of East Brunswick to separate recyclable materials from all other solid waste generated. C. Commercial, industrial and institutional properties are required to negotiate with a private hauler/contractor in accordance with the provisions of the Middlesex County District Recycling Plan. [Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25] D. At the present time, the materials to be recycled by New Jersey State mandate and designated as recyclable by the Township of East Brunswick are [Amended 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25]: 1. For residential (including multi-family), commercial, industrial and institutional, governments and office parks [Added 11-19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25]:
a. masonry/paving material: asphalt, block, brick, cinder, and concrete b. rechargeable batteries: Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni- MH), Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) and Small Sealed Lead (Pb) c. tires: rubber-based scrap automotive, truck, and equipment tires d. white goods: washers, dryers, ranges, refrigerators, air conditioners (Note: all devices that contain CFC’s must be properly evacuated by licensed individuals and all CFC’s recovered must be sent to an EPA approved reclaimer) 2. For commercial, industrial and institutional, governments and office parks [Added 11- 19-07 by Ord. No. 07-25]: a. electronics, televisions, CPU’s, monitors, laptops, and mercury-containing devices b. fluorescent bulbs: lamps that contain mercury-containing devices c. plastic film: stretch/shrink wrap, plastic shopping bags - only for warehouses, retail establishments and supermarkets with 25 or more employees d. wood scrap: unfinished lumber from new construction projects including pallets. Unfinished shall mean non-chemically treated (not pressure treated, impregnated with preservatives, insecticides, fungicides, creosote, or other chemicals, and not painted, resin coated or otherwise surface treated, and not laminated or bonded; and not similarly altered from its natural condition) - only for new construction sites. 11416
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