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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XV, SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO AMEND VARIOUS CHAPTERS AND SECTIONS TO INCREASE TITLE XV PENALTIES.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, THAT:
Note: Additions are shown as underlined and bold. Deletions are shown as strikethroughs.
SECTION 1:
15:4 Collection and Disposal
15:4-9. RECEPTACLES; REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO PERSONS ACCUMLATING SOLID WASTE TO BE REMOVED.
The owner of every dwelling or other premises in the City where solid waste and recyclable materials shall accumulate must provide and keep on such premises sufficient and suitable receptacles or cans or barrels with tight-fitting covers therefor for receiving and holding the aforesaid refuse materials. Placement on the curb or sidewalk of plastic bags or containers other than sufficient and suitable receptacles as defined herein is prohibited. Paper and other recyclable materials shall be prepared as set forth in this Title. Any person, firm, or corporation who violates or fails or neglects to comply with any provision of this chapter or rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto, shall be punishable upon conviction thereof by a fine or penalty as provided below:
First Offense. A fine of $100. $250.
Second Offense. A fine of $200. $500.
Third Offense. A fine of $350 $1,500 and/or up to 90 days of community service.
Fourth and Each Subsequent Offense. A fine of $1,500 $5,000, and/or up to 90 days of community service, and discontinuance of solid waste collection service until compliance is met. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and be punishable as such.
Any costs incurred by the City to remove a violation pursuant to this Subsection b, shall be in addition to the penalties imposed in paragraphs 1 through 4 of this Subsection.
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