N.J. Admin. Code § 7:26H-6.13

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 7:26H-6.13 - Conditions for curbside and rear yard collection

(a) Unless otherwise specified in this section, individual waste containers shall be plastic or metal receptacles or bags not to exceed 32 gallons in size or 50 pounds in weight when filled, but may be greater than 32 gallons in size or 50 pounds in weight when filled, in the instance where a mechanical lifting device is utilized in the tipping of the individual waste container. Individual waste containers shall be equipped with two carrying handles.

(b) For curbside collection, containers should be left on the curb, but in the event that this is not possible, shall be placed no further than 20 feet from the curb.

(c) For curbside and rear yard collection, the contractor shall have safe and reasonable access to waste containers.

(d) The contractor is not required to enter a locked gate to remove waste containers.

(e) The contractor is not required to render service if the presence of any interference prevents access to waste containers and/or poses a threat to the contractor or the contractor's employees or agents.

(f) Waste containers that are stored in any of the following shall not be eligible for collection:

1. Under porches or other structures of a similar nature or kind;

2. On porches or other parts of the dwelling; and

3. In other areas not readily available or visible from the public sidewalk.

(g) The contracting unit shall notify all customers within the service area(s) of the conditions at (a) through (f) above and the consequences for failing to comply with those conditions. If the contractor is unable to pick up waste in accordance with the collection schedule due to customer violation of any of the conditions at (a) through (f) above, the contracting unit shall not hold the contractor responsible. The contractor shall make the pickup as soon as possible once the problem that prevented pickup is rectified.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:26H-6.13

Amended by R.2002 d.356, effective 11/4/2002.
See: 34 New Jersey Register 1792(a), 34 New Jersey Register 3819(a).
Substituted "32" for "30" preceding "gallons" throughout.

Administrative Change, 55 N.J.R. 2003(a), effective 8/23/2023