This article requires dumpsters and other refuse containers
that are outdoors or exposed to stormwater to be covered at all times
and prohibits the spilling, dumping, leaking, or otherwise discharging
of liquids, semi-liquids or solids from the aforementioned dumpsters
and refuse containers to the municipal separate storm sewer system(s)
operated by the Township of Moorestown and/or the waters of the state,
so as to protect public health, safety and welfare, and to prescribe
penalties for the failure to comply.
A.
For the purpose of this article, the following terms, phrases, words,
and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein unless
their use in the text of this article clearly demonstrates a different
meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the
present tense include the future, words used in the plural number
include the singular number, and words used in the singular number
include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and
not merely directory.
B.
MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4)
PERSON
REFUSE CONTAINER
STORMWATER
WATERS OF THE STATE
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
A conveyance or system of conveyances (including roads with
drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters,
ditches, manmade channels, or storm drains) that is owned or operated
by the Township of Moorestown and is designed and used for collecting
and conveying stormwater.
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm,
association, or political subdivision of this State subject to municipal
jurisdiction.
Any waste container that a person controls, whether owned,
leased, or operated, including dumpsters, trashcans, garbage pails,
and plastic trash bags.
Water resulting from precipitation (including rain and snow)
that runs off the land's surface, is transmitted to the subsurface,
or is captured by separate storm sewers or other sewerage or drainage
facilities.
The ocean and its estuaries, all springs, streams and bodies
of surface or ground water, whether natural or artificial, within
the boundaries of the State of New Jersey or subject to its jurisdiction.
A.
Any person who controls, whether owned, leased, or operated, a refuse
container or dumpster must ensure that such container or dumpster
is covered at all times and shall prevent refuse from spilling out
or overflowing.
B.
Any person who owns, leases or otherwise uses a refuse container
or dumpster must ensure that such container or dumpster does not leak
or otherwise discharge liquids, semi-liquids or solids to the municipal
separate storm sewer system(s) operated by the Township of Moorestown.
C.
Exceptions to prohibition.
(1)
Permitted temporary demolition containers.
(2)
Litter receptacles (other than dumpsters or other bulk containers).
(3)
Individual homeowner trash and recycling containers.
(4)
Refuse containers at facilities authorized to discharge stormwater
associated with industrial activity under a valid NJPDES permit.
(5)
Containers that hold large bulky items (e.g., furniture, bound carpet
and padding).
This article shall be enforced by the Police Department and/or
other municipal officials of the Township of Moorestown.
Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions
of this article shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $100 for
the first offense, $200 for the second offense and $400 for the third
and subsequent offenses.
