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 other discharging of liquids, semiliquids or solids from the containers
to the municipal separate storm sewer system(s) operated by the Township
of Clark 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, Zoning
Officer and/or Health Officer of the Township of Clark.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be liable to the penalty stated in Chapter
1, Article
III, General Penalty.