This chapter is adopted in order to prevent oil contamination
of the soil, surface water and groundwater, thus protecting the health
and welfare of Vernon Township residents and preserving and enhancing
the quality of the environment.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has promulgated
certain regulations known as the "Used Oil Recycling Regulations,"
New Jersey Administrative Code 7:26A-6.1 et seq. through and including
3-11.8, which establish standards for the collection, storage, recycling,
use and disposal of used oil and shall be controlling unless higher
standards are prescribed herein by the Vernon Township Mayor and Township
Council.
Draining of used oil shall be done in a manner which prevents
spillage, contamination, etc., of surface water, groundwater or soil.
This oil must be collected and transported to a used oil collection
site as provided by this chapter.
[Amended 11-13-2008 by Ord. 08-21]
A. All existing oil retailers and used oil collection sites (private
and/or retail) must register with the Vernon Township Health Officer
by July 1, 1988, using the form provided by the Health Officer.
B. Any new oil retailers or used oil collection sites must register
with the Vernon Township Health Officer within 10 days of commencement
of operations.
C. Any change, addition, repair, or modification to a used oil collection
area must be reported to the Vernon Township Health Officer.
All oil spills which contaminate or may contaminate the soil,
surface water, or groundwater must be immediately reported by the
person involved in the spill and/or the owner of the effected property
to the Vernon Township Department of Health and Human Services or
the Vernon Township Police Department.
No person may store, dispose of, or transport used oil except
as provided by this chapter.
[Amended 11-13-2008 by Ord. No. 08-21]
The Health Officer or his representative may inspect an oil
retailer or used oil collection site at any time during regular business
hours.
Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to the penalties set forth in Chapter
1, Article
II, §
1-19, Violations and penalties. Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
[Amended 11-13-2008 by Ord. No. 08-21]
Three copies of this adopted chapter have been placed on file
in the office of the Municipal Clerk of Vernon Township and will remain
on file in said office for the use and examination of the public.