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 discharge of liquids, semi-liquids or solids from the
containers to the municipal separate storm sewer system(s) operated
by the City of Bridgeton 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.
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.
This article shall be enforced by the Police Department of the
City of Bridgeton, the local Board of Health and officials of the
Department of Housing of the City of Bridgeton.
Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions of this article shall be punishable as provided in Chapter
1, Article
III, General Penalty.