[Adopted 9-23-2010 by Ord. No. 27-10]
To require dumpsters and other refuse containers that are outdoors
or exposed to stormwater to be covered at all times, and prohibiting
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 Township of Hanover 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.
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 is owned or operated
by the Township of Hanover or other public body, 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, 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 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, semiliquids or solids to the municipal
separate storm sewer system(s) operated by the Township of Hanover.
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).
Any violations of this article shall be enforced by the Township's
Recycling Enforcement Coordinator, the Property Maintenance Officer
or his or her designee, the Health Officer/Environmental Specialist
or his or her designee and members of the Police Department.
Any person, corporation, occupant, or entity that violates or
fails to comply with any provision of this article or any of the rules
and regulations promulgated hereunder shall, upon conviction thereof,
be punishable by a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $1,000.
Each and every day a violation occurs shall be deemed a separate and
distinct violation.
