TOWNSHIP OF EWING

ORDINANCE NO. ___

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES CHAPTER

319, SOLID WASTE, OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING TO AMEND REGULATIONS
FOR DISPOSAL AND COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Township Council of the Township of

Ewing that Chapter 319, SOLID WASTE, of the Code of the Township of Ewing is hereby
amended as follows:

Section 1. Chapter 319, SOLID WASTE, ARTICLE I, DUMPING, of the Code of the
Township of Ewing is hereby AMENDED as follows:

319-1 Transportation or collection from outside Township.

No person shall bring, cart, move, transport or collect any ashes, rubbish, junk, garbage and
refuse or similar matter from outside the Township for the purpose of dumping or disposing
thereof within the Township, except as provided herein.

319-2 Dumping within Township.

No person shall dump, dispose of or place any ashes, rubbish, junk, garbage, refuse or similar
matter any place within the Township, except at such specific location as may from time to time
be designated for such purpose by the Township Council.

319-3 Fees.

Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
There shall be no charge for any resident of the Township of Ewing to dispose of materials,
provided that they are transported by the resident to the municipal dumping facilities, and
provided, further, that the materials originated in the Township of Ewing for nonbusiness
purposes.

319-4 Method of payment.

Fees for the disposal of all materials shall be paid only through the use of payment books secured
at the office of the Municipal Clerk. This provision shall not be applicable to county, state or
federal governments. Such agencies may pay through the use of payment books or by proper
voucher.

319-5 Private haulers; license fee.

A. Private haulers shall not be allowed to use the dumping facilities of the Township until they
have been issued a license by the Township Council. Application for license shall be made on a
form provided by the office of the Municipal Clerk and upon payment of a license fee of $1 per
vehicle, which fee shall accompany the application. Upon issuance of the license, it shall be
displayed on the licensee's vehicle at all times.

B. Private haulers shall be prohibited from dumping any nonburnable material unless it
originated within the Township and, upon request, shall submit proof that such material
originated within the Township.

319-6 319.3 Dumping in natural bodies of water.

It is unlawful for any person to dump any matter whatsoever in any natural body of water located
in the Township.

319-7 319-4 Violations and penalties.

A. Upon the violation of this article, a fine shall be assessed in accordance with the following
schedule:

(1) First offense: $500.

(2) Second offense: $750.

(3) Third offense: $1,000.

(4) Each subsequent offense: $1,000.

B. In addition to the fines assessed above, any person convicted of violating this article may be
imprisoned for a term not exceeding 90 days, in the discretion of the Municipal Judge.

Section 2. Chapter 319, SOLID WASTE, ARTICLE II, GARBAGE, ASHES AND
WASTE, of the Code of the Township of Ewing is hereby DELETED AND REPLACED IN
ITS ENTIRETY WITH THE FOLLOWING new ARTICLE II, GARBAGE AND WASTE:

319-5 Collection by the Township

A. The Township provides waste collection for residential properties as well as “store-front
commercial establishments” located within the Township including garbage collection, waste
and trash collection, household pickup, heavy trash pickup, and brush and yard waste collection
as set forth herein. The term “store-front commercial establishments” shall be defined for this
Chapter to mean all commercial properties that front on a public street, have no more than three
off-street parking spaces and do not have the capability to accommodate a private trash
dumpster.

B. The Township shall not be responsible for providing garbage collection services for any
multi-family residential facility, industrial facility, commercial property or and any other non-
residential properties other than as set forth herein or required by law. The property owners of
all such properties shall be responsible for making arrangements for private garbage collection.

C. The term “suitable container” shall be defined as a metal or plastic container holding no more
than 32 gallons, and weighing no more than 40 pounds fully loaded. All containers shall be
provided by the homeowner or resident.

D. No more than four (4) 32-gallon trash cans and six (6) bags of house waste at one time. No
more than 10 items as stated will be picked-up at each stop.

E. All garbage and waste collections, including bulk items, must be made at curbside or end of
the driveway no earlier that sunset the day before collection and no later than 7:00 a.m. on the
morning of collection to insure pickup. Items not picked up must be removed from the curb until
the next collection day.

F. No person or persons shall place in any receptacle containing garbage or waste any knife,
glass or other sharp object or objects. Such items or objects shall be securely wrapped, tied,
taped, clearly marked as containing sharp objects and placed in a suitable open receptacle
separate from garbage or waste.

G. There shall be no collection on Holidays and collection shall be postponed to the next
scheduled pick-up day.

H. Property owners are responsible for informing tenants of these regulations.

319-6 Garbage Collection Requirements.

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A. No person shall place or cause to be placed on any public street or other public place for
collection any garbage, unless such garbage has been thoroughly drained of its moisture,
properly wrapped in paper or plastic and deposited in a suitable container. The term "garbage"
shall mean the refuse of animal and vegetable matter which has been used or intended to be used
for food.

B. Loose Garbage.

Garbage must be bagged first and placed into a suitable receptacle. Loose garbage is not
permitted.

C. Garbage disposals.

Garbage or solid wastes of any kind from domestic and/or commercial preparation, cooking,
dispensing, handling, storage and/or sale of food may be discharged through a garbage grinder,
disposal or similar device which will render the material harmless to the Ewing-Lawrence Sewer
Authority Treatment.

319-7 Trash Collection Requirements.

A. Trash and household waste must be in metal or plastic cans with lids, not attached or tied to
the cans, or heavy-duty plastic bags of 1.3 mil thickness or trash compactor bags. Trash will not
be picked up in paper bags, cardboard boxes, oversize drums, bushel baskets, or metal or plastic
tubs. No other waste containers are permitted. No chemicals, pepper, bleach or any other
products shall be applied to any bags as a deterrent to animals or birds.

319-8 Leaves and Yard Waste

A. Grass and Grass Clippings. Grass and grass clippings shall be mulched and/or
composted and shall not be placed in any can, container or bag to be collected by the Township.

B. Bulk Collection. Sweeping, raking, blowing or otherwise placing leaves and yard waste
that is not containerized at the curb or along the street is only allowed during the seven days prior
to a scheduled and announced collection during the months of May, June, October, November
and December, 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 Article. The following guidelines shall be followed:

1. Leaf piles should contain only leaves and not other brush, twigs or plant material.

2. Tree trimmings, bush trimming and, landscape trimmings should be neatly in piles
should not exceed 10’ long by 6’ wide by 4’ tall. Solid waste crews may only spend 20
minutes per residence. Material left behind must be removed from the curb until the next
collection day.

3. At no time should any material placed at the curb interfere with traffic.

4. Christmas trees will be picked up in January of each year on the regular scheduled
pick-up days.

C. Bundling and containerization.

Except for the months during which Bulk Collection is permitted in accordance with this Article,
leaves and yard waste, free of non-yard waste material, shall be picked up on Wednesdays and
shall be disposed of in accordance with the following requirements:

1. Tree branches must be cut no longer than 48 inches in length, no larger than three (3)
inches in diameter and must be tied in bundles. No more than five (5) bundles will be
picked up at any one time.

2. Other yard waste shall be placed in a suitable tied bundle, container, brown paper bag
or a biodegradable yard waste bag.

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 3. Tree trunks and/or stumps shall not exceed 40 pounds. No more than five (5) will be
picked up at any one time.
319-9 Bulk Waste

A. The Township shall collect “bulk items” curbside on Wednesdays only. Heavy items
such as dirt, fill material, and concrete are acceptable but they can only fill up to 1/3 of the
container. The term “bulk items” shall be defined for this Chapter to mean building materials,
household items including appliances, furniture, trash, rubbish, or other waste materials too large
to fit inside a suitable receptacle holding 30 gallons and weighing no more than 40 pounds fully
loaded. The term “bulk items” may include wood, sticks, branches, and other similar lawn or
yard waste. The term “bulk items” does not include any waste properly characterized as
“garbage” or “recyclable,” does not include any hazardous substances or materials and does not
include contractor waste or material.

B. Limitations.

No more than ten (10) individual containers, bundles or items of bulk waste shall be collected at
any one time. Material left behind will be picked up on the following bulk collection date and
must be removed from the curb until the next collection.

C. Bundling and containerization.

Bulk Waste shall be picked up in accordance with the following requirements:

1. All wood must be cut into 48 inch length with all nails bent over or removed and must
be tied in bundles no heavier than 40 pounds.

2. Sheet rock, paneling, fencing, plywood and other similar material must be cut into
sections no greater than 48 inches by 24 inches with all nails bent over or removed and
must be tied in bundles no heavier than 40 pounds.

3. Other bulk waste shall be placed in a suitable tied bundle or container no heavier than
40 pounds.

D. Exceptions.

The following items will not be picked up unless the respective requirements are satisfied:

1. Items containing Freon (refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners) must have the
chemical removed by a professional and a copy of the receipt attached to the item.

2. Lawn mowers, snow blowers and other gas or oil using equipment must have the oil
and gasoline removed.

E. Exclusions.

The following items are excluded from Township pick up:

1. All recyclable items set forth in Article III.

2. Hazardous material such as gas, oil, paint, chemicals, etc.

3. Automobile parts, batteries, tires, etc.

4. Contractor construction waste including, but not limited to wood, sheetrock, plaster,
concrete, brick, stone, siding, roofing material or any recyclable material.

5. Grass and grass clippings.

319-10 Violations and penalties.

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A. Upon the violation of this article, a fine shall be assessed in accordance with the following
schedule:

(1) First offense: $500.

(2) Second offense: $750.

(3) Third offense: $1,000.

(4) Each subsequent offense: $1,000.

B. In addition to the fines assessed above, any person convicted of violating this article may be
imprisoned for a term not exceeding 90 days, in the discretion of the Municipal Judge.

Section 3. If any section or part of this Ordinance shall be declared invalid by the judgment
of any court or competent jurisdiction, such section or part shall be deemed to be severable from
the remainder of this Ordinance.

Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication according to
law.

STATEMENT

An Ordinance to amend regulations for the disposal and collection of solid waste.