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, semiliquids or solids from the containers to the municipal
separate storm sewer system(s) operated by the Borough of Westwood
and/or the waters of the state, so as to protect public health, safety
and welfare, and it prescribes penalties for the failure to comply.
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.
E. Large bulky items (e.g., furniture, bound carpet and padding, white
goods placed curbside for pickup).
The Westwood Police Department, Recycling Coordinator, Department
of Health, Property Maintenance Official, Code Enforcement Officer,
and Housing Officer are hereby individually and severally empowered
to enforce the provisions of this article.
Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions of this article shall be punishable as provided in Chapter
1, General Provisions, Article
III, General Penalty, of the Code of the Borough of Westwood.