§ 264-14. Disposal of recyclable materials.  


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  • A. 
    Materials classified as recyclable shall only be disposed of by:
    (1) 
    Placing them for collection by the municipality pursuant to the terms of this chapter and regulations issued by the Department of Public Works in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Borough of Wharton municipal calendar.
    (2) 
    Disposing of, giving, donating or selling them or permitting them to be collected by any person, partnership or corporation, whether operating for profit or not, provided that the material shall:
    (a) 
    Be recycled.
    (b) 
    Be reported to the municipality by both the generator and the receiver of the recyclable items or materials in accordance with regulations of the Department.
    (c) 
    Not under any circumstances picked up from curbside in the Borough.
    B. 
    Recycling documentation in the form of weight slips or a signed business form letter shall be required from all those who market, collect, haul and/or generate recyclable materials, whether they are residential, commercial and/or institutional premises located within the boundaries of the Borough of Wharton, as required by the Morris County District Recycling Plan. These records and reports shall be submitted to the Borough of Wharton Recycling Coordinator on a quarterly basis, specifically not later than close of business January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1 of a given year and beginning as of the effective date of this chapter.
    C. 
    Used tires: The Department will provide for the disposal of used tires by the residents. The Borough Council shall establish fees by resolution for the disposal of used tires. The disposal method shall be established by regulation of the Department.