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Roseland adopts biodegradable yard-waste rule, bans engine brakes and updates fence rules
Summary
The Roseland Borough Council adopted three ordinances at its November meeting: requiring yard waste in biodegradable paper bags, banning engine brakes ("Jake brakes") and amending zoning rules for fences and retaining walls. Each ordinance was adopted after a public hearing and will take effect as provided by law.
Roseland Borough Council voted to adopt three ordinances on Tuesday after brief public hearings.
Ordinance 38-2025, which amends Chapter 15 of the borough code to require that yard waste be placed in biodegradable paper bags, was adopted following a short public hearing and a roll-call vote recorded by the borough clerk. "An ordinance to amend chapter 15 ... to mandate that yard waste be…
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