§ 374-16. Collection.

The collection of source-separated recyclable materials shall be in the manner prescribed as follows:

A. 

It is the responsibility of the property owner to provide adequate size and number of containers for the placement of recyclables for curbside collection as follows: single-stream recyclable materials as defined in Category 1 shall be mixed together in one container. More than one container may be used for single-stream recyclable materials; however, each container used should be marked or labeled to identify its contents as single-stream recyclable materials. All set-out containers which contain single-stream recyclable materials shall be placed, prior to collection, between the curb and the sidewalk, or, in the absence of curb and sidewalk, as near to the street as not to constitute a danger, where such receptacles shall be readily accessible to the collector without providing obstruction to pedestrians. The owner or occupant of the premises shall keep all receptacles clean and in safe handling condition. Receptacles or other items to be recycled shall be placed as noted above any time after 5:00 p.m. of the day immediately preceding the day of collection, but no later than 6:00 a.m. of the day of collection. After collection, any containers shall be removed from the curbside by no later than 7:00 p.m. of the day of collection.

B. 

All receptacles or dumpsters shall be maintained in a clean and safe manner.

C. 

The following materials must be source separated and recycled through the municipal recycling program in the following manner:

(1) 

Christmas trees: curbside from December 27 to Jan 28;

(2) 

Brush, tree branches and tree stumps: curbside;

(3) 

White goods: curbside after permit paid for at City Hall;

(4) 

Ferrous and nonferrous scrap: curbside and or conveyance center;

(5) 

Electronics: curbside and or conveyance center;

(6) 

Antifreeze: conveyance center;

(7) 

Batteries: conveyance center;

(8) 

Used motor oil: conveyance center; and

(9) 

Cooking grease: conveyance center.

D. 

The following materials must be source separated and recycled by the generator at authorized CMCMUA recycling facilities or any NJDEP approved recycling center:

(1) 

Wood pallets and crates: www.cmcmua.com;

(2) 

Leaves and grass: www.cmcmua.com;

(3) 

Propane tanks: www.cmcmua.com;

(4) 

Tires: www.cmcmua.com;

(5) 

Kerosene or No. 2 heating oil: www.cmcmua.com;

(6) 

Asphalt and concrete: www.cmcmua.com;

(7) 

Auto and truck bodies: www.cmcmua.com;

(8) 

Contaminated soil: www.cmcmua.com; and

(9) 

Consumer rechargeable NiCad and small sealed lead acid batteries.

Amended 4-16-2013 by Ord. No. 1620