[Added 8-12-2009 by Ord. No. 3206]
An ordinance requiring dumpsters and other refuse containers
situated outside or otherwise exposed to stormwater to be covered
at all times and prohibits the spilling, dumping, leaking, or otherwise
discharge of liquids, semiliquids or solids from containers to the
municipal separate storm sewer systems operated by the Village of
Ridgewood and/or the waters of the State of New Jersey so as to protect
public health, safety and welfare, and to prescribe penalties for
the failure to comply.
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.
A conveyance or system of conveyances (including roads with
drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters,
ditches, man-made channels, or storm drains) that are owned or operated
by the Village of Ridgewood or other public body and are 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 or recycling container that a person controls,
whether owned, leased, or operated, including dumpsters, trash cans,
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,
is captured by separate storm sewers or other sewerage or drainage
facilities or is conveyed by snow removal equipment.
The ocean and its estuaries, all springs, streams and bodies
of surface water or groundwater, 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, garbage, debris,
litter, and such from spilling out or overflowing. This shall mean
to also include containers or dumpsters at multifamily dwelling units.
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, semiliquids or solids to the municipal
separate storm sewer system operated by the Village of Ridgewood.
A.
Permitted temporary demolition containers.
B.
Litter receptacles (other than dumpsters or other bulk containers).
C.
Individual (single-family) homeowner trash, recycling, and yard waste
containers.
D.
Refuse containers at facilities authorized to discharge stormwater
under a valid NJPDES permit.
E.
Large bulky items (i.e., furniture, bound carpeting and padding,
white goods placed curbside for pickup).
This article shall be enforced by the Village of Ridgewood Police
Department and/or Health Department and/or the Director of the Department
of Public Works or his/her designated representative.
Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions
of this article shall be subject to a minimum fine of $250 per violation,
not to exceed $2,000.
