§ 284-2. Ownership of recyclables; scavenging prohibited.

A. 

All designated recyclables become the property of the Township and/or the contracted collector once placed at the curbside, in a container provided by the contractor, or brought to and accepted at the Township recycling center.

B. 

It shall be a violation of this chapter for any unauthorized person to pick up or cause to be picked up from the curbside or the Township recycling center any recyclable materials as defined herein. Each such unauthorized pickup shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.

C. 

Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, any person may donate or sell self-generated recyclable materials to any person, partnership or corporation, whether or not they are operating for profit. The person, partnership or corporation, however, shall not pick up the recyclable materials at curbside or from the Township recycling center.