(A) The Township will collect, on a weekly basis, one pile of garden refuse, not to exceed the volume dimensions of a trash pile which measures two cubic yards. Special hauling arrangements for garden refuse which exceed the amount and/or size set forth herein shall be coordinated with a private vendor by the resident for proper removal.
(B) Garden refuse shall be placed at the curb in the following manner:
(1) Length of material shall not exceed four feet;
(2) Diameter of material shall not exceed three inches;
(3) All materials shall be bundled with compostable twine or rope;
(4) Each bundle must weigh less than 40 pounds;
(5) Loose garden refuse, including grasses, shall be placed curbside in sealed compostable bags or trash cans with lids. A full bag or trash can must weigh less than 40 pounds;
(6) Garden refuse may not be placed in the Township provided waste or recycling carts. In no event shall garden refuse be placed into non-compostable bags for collection.
(C) The Township will not collect materials as listed in this category which are generated by landscapers or other contractors, or which exceeds the amount and/or size defined herein.
(D) The Township will issue a Notice of Violation to those residents failing to comply with the conditions of this chapter. The Township reserves the right, after due notice of violation, to remove the garden refuse from the curb line. The costs of this removal will be certified by the Township and shall become a lien against the property.
(E) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to prohibit on-site composting of garden refuse by the resident so long as such composting is done in the rear yard area of the property and in all other respects complies with Township codes and ordinances and the laws, rules and regulations of Camden County and the State of New Jersey.
(Ord. 18-01, passed 9-24-01; Am. Ord. 103-07, passed 5-14-07; Am. Ord. 278-16, passed 3-28-16)