The purpose of this article is to require dumpsters and other
refuse containers that are outdoors or exposed to stormwater to be
covered at all times and to prohibit the spilling, dumping, leaking,
or otherwise discharging of liquids, semiliquids or solids from the
containers to the municipal separate storm sewer system(s) operated
by the Borough of Brooklawn 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.
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. 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, semiliquids
or solids to the municipal separate storm sewer system(s) operated
by the the Borough of Brooklawn.
Exceptions are as follows:
A. Permitted temporary demolition containers;
B. Litter receptacles (other than dumpsters or other bulk containers);
C. Individual homeowner trash and recycling containers;
D. Refuse containers at facilities authorized to discharge stormwater
under a valid NJPDES permit; or
E. Large bulky items (e.g., furniture, bound carpet and padding, white
goods placed outside for pickup).