Edited 1-27-2012
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Denville Recycling Regulations
NON RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING INSPECTION PROCESS – JUNE 2011
The Township of Denville complies with recycling programs as established by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, and Morris County MUA.
The Township of Denville’s Municipal Recycling Coordinator and the Department of Public Works coordinate closely with the Code Enforcement Officer, Denville’s Fire Marshall and Health Inspector to ensure compliance to recycle ordinances and sustainability efforts.
Each property owner, business, multi-family dwelling and institution must be able to demonstrate their recycling program is active, current and effective.
Comply with the law, help the environment and save your company money.
www.nj.gov/dep/dshw/recycling/ www.mcmua.com/recycling/index.htm
www.denvillenj.org/recycling.php www.sustainablejersey.com
Documentation
1. Commercial establishments are required to submit annual recycling plans/vendor contracts by January 15th of each year. See Sample Recycling Plan in Form Center
2. Each business, institution, office complex, hotel, school and multi-family dwellings is required to complete a recycling tonnage report on or before March 1st of each year. See Form Center
Both reports should be sent to:
Denville Department of Public Works, 140 Morris Ave, Denville, NJ 07834.
If you have any questions or require additional information, you are encouraged to contact
Township of Denville Business Recycling Checklist Date __________
The following information will be used by inspectors to access compliance with the recycling ordinances.
Name of Facility _______________________________
Address ______________________________________
City ___________________ State____________ Zip ____________
Contact __________________________ Phone ________________
Email _______________________
Property owner _______________________________
Address _______________________________
City _____________________ State____________ Zip ____________
Contact ________________________ Phone ________________
Email ______________________
Type of recycling service
SINGLE STREAM YES/NO _______
DUAL STREAM – if yes explain
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Does the establishment have a written plan yes/no ____________
SEE Sample Recycling Plan in Form Center
If yes -- provide documentation
If no --- provide current recycle vendor contract
(Provide basic list of vendors in question 2)
Can you provide documentation regarding shipment of your recyclables? YES/NO _____
Shipping documents/master log? Explain.
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What items are covered in recycle plan?
Mandatory Material Vendor
AUMINIUM CANS __________________________
GLASS BOTTLES AND JARS __________________________
PLASTIC BOTTLES (CODED 1,2,4,5,7) __________________________
STEEL/TIN __________________________
PAPER __________________________
NEWSPAPER __________________________
CORRUGATED CARDBOARD __________________________
ORGANICS
LEAVES __________________________
GRASS __________________________
BRUSH __________________________
NATURAL WOOD WASTE (LOGS.STUMPS) __________________________
Motor oil __________________________
Metal appliances __________________________
Whole tires __________________________
Hazardous dry cell batteries __________________________
Lead acid batteries __________________________
Oil contaminated soil __________________________
Food Establishments – grease, cooking oil __________________________
Electronics – TV, computers, lap tops, monitors __________________________
Other – see Recycling Tonnage Report in Form Center
_________________________ __________________________
__________________________ __________________________
Name and title of person assigned to oversee the establishment’s recycling efforts.
Name ______________________________________ Title __________________
Phone ____________________________ Email _________________
How is recycling information disseminated to employees?
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If establishment is multifamily dwelling:
Provide documentation of recycling flyer given to new tenants as required by law.
Provide documentation of 6 month notice as required by law.
See Sample Recycling Plan in Form Center
Name and title of person(s) who collects recyclables and maintains source segregation (custodial staff, etc)
Name ___________________________ Title ________________________
Name ___________________________ Title ________________________
Recycling Bins
Are separate recycling bins used inside the establishment? ________________
How many recycling bins are visible? ________________
Minimum 2 recycling bins is strongly suggested
# of Recycling bin effectively placed for visitors ________________
# of Recycling bins effectively placed for workers _________________
Posters/signage – are recycling containers clearly marked?
Free decals http://mcmua.com/sw_recy_decals.asp
See examples of posters Grey Bin Blue Bin
Does posting clearly explain anticipated contents YES/NO _________
Each bin labeled individually by signs YES/NO _________
Area labeled by poster YES/NO _________
Consolidation dumpster used outside the building? YES/NO _________
How many? _________________
Dumpster # 1 LABELED for ? _____________
Dumpster # 2 LABELED for ? ______________
Establishment specific YES/NO _________
If no list names of other establishments that use the outside dumpsters
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Each labeled properly for type of recyclables YES/NO _________
Each dumpster area neat and orderly YES/NO _________
Conveniently located for proper use YES/NO _________
ARE THEY BEING USED PROPERLY YES/NO _________
(any cross contamination with trash)
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New establishments:
Any application to the Township of Denville Planning Board for subdivision for the following types of location must include a recycling plan.
Multifamiliy – 3 or more units
Single family developments of 50 or more units
Industrial development of 1,000 sq feet or more of land
- Plan must include expected composition and amounts of solid and recyclables generated
- Locations must provide for convenient recycling opportunities for all owners, tenants and occupants. Recycle area shall be of sufficient size, location and other attributes (signage, lighting, fencing) as may be determined by Municipal Recycling Coordinator.
- Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy by the Township, the owner of the proposed establishment must supply a copy of a duly executed contract with a vendor for the purposes of collection and recycling of source segregated material where the municipality does not otherwise provide this service.
Construction, Renovation, and Demolition Debris Recovery Plan
a. “Covered project” shall mean a construction, renovation or demolition project for which a building permit, or demolition permit is required and for which a dumpster or roll off container shall be placed on premises for the purpose of solid waste materials.
b. A debris recovery plan shall be filed with the municipal recycling coordinator prior to commencement of the activity listed above. The plan shall identify the types of estimated quantities of construction, renovation and demolition (C R D) debris to be generated, how each material will be managed and the name or service provider to that material. Plan shall further detail how the applicant shall ensure that a minimum of 50 % of the materials to be generated will be separated and recycled.
c. Debris recovery plan shall be reviewed by Municipal Recycling Coordinator (MRC) and if acceptable, plan shall be marked “approved” and returned to the entity submitting the plan. MRC can grant adjustments to the 50 % diversion rate.
d. Upon completion of the covered project, but before the final inspection, the owner of the entity carrying out a covered project shall submit in person or by certified mail to the MRC the documentation required to demonstrate that the applicant has met the diversion requirement. Documentation must include: quantity of each material, receipts of service providers utilized in the project and any other information which is relevant to determining compliance to the diversion requirement.
Annual tonnage report filed Date ______________
Each business, institution, office complex, hotel, school and multi-family dwellings is required to complete a recycling tonnage report on or before March 1st of each year
Reports should be sent to:
Denville Department of Public Works, 140 Morris Ave, Denville, NJ 07834.
Inspector _________________________________ Signature _____________________
Sample Recycling Program
Sample Recycling Plan Date _______
Note----- Non residential establishments may send copies of executed recyclable vendor contracts instead of recycling plan.
Below is customizable sample language addressing the Establishment’s recycling program, indoor and outdoor bin(s), and move in/out requirements
BE SURE TO ADD SITE SPECIFIC INFORMATION.
I am a _____ tenant ___ property owner ____ non residential establishment
NAME ______________________________
Address ____________________________________________________
has an active recycling program. All employees/tenants/visitors are strongly encouraged to participate in the program.
New Jersey DEP, Morris County MUA and Township of Denville regulations are observed and followed:
NJ Recycling http://www.nj.gov/dep/dshw/recycling/
Morris County Recycling http://mcmua.com/sw_recy.asp
Township of Denville Recycling http://www.denvillenj.org/recycling.php
Documentation
Recycle program is active, current and effective. ____ (initial)
Written recycle program is in place and can be reviewed upon request. ____ (initial)
I been given educational materials that explain what materials must be sorted from my garbage and recycled____(initial)
I have received information on the regulations which apply to recycling. ____ (initial)
I have been shown the building’s recycling & garbage area _____(initial)
A list of recyclable materials is made available to each tenant (upon move-in), employee and can also be found on each recycling (DUMPSTER/CART).
Other ……………………
Recycling Containers
Inside Building
Recycling bins and trash containers are properly labeled effectively placed.
Outside Building
DUMPSTERS/consolidation containers are located at convenient locations and properly labeled. Area is neat and orderly. Only recyclable materials may be placed into the recycling containers. A list of recyclable materials is available and can also be found on each recycling (DUMPSTER/CART).
Additional lists are available from …………..
Recyclables
Place specific information on procedure to recycle each item:
AUMINIUM CANS __________________________
GLASS BOTTLES AND JARS __________________________
PLASTIC BOTTLES (CODED 1,2,4,5,7 ????) __________________________
STEEL/TIN __________________________
PAPER __________________________
NEWSPAPER __________________________
CORRUGATED CARDBOARD __________________________
Food establishments – grease, cooking oil __________________________
Others ……………………………..
MOVE-IN
Multifamily: New tenant(s) receive recycling information at time of move in. Tenants receive follow up recycling information every six months.
Non residential ……place site specific information.
MOVE-OUT
All recyclable materials will be placed recycling containers.
Bulky items (mattresses, couches,) will be disposed of properly.
Household hazardous waste (paint, batteries, cleaning supplies, etc.) will be taken to Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Facility and /or disposed of according to regulations.
Unwanted electronics will be handled per regulations.
Other site specific considerations
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