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 discharge of liquids, semiliquids or solids from the containers
to the municipal separate storm sewer system(s) operated by the Township
of Jackson 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.
The following are excepted from the discharge prohibitions:
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).
All provisions contained within this article shall at all times
be subject to enforcement by the Police Department of the Township
of Jackson and by the Jackson Township Code Enforcement Officer, or
his or her duly designated agent of the Township of Jackson.
Any person violating provisions of this article shall be subject
to a fine in a minimum amount of $100 or imprisonment in the county
jail for a term not to exceed 90 days, or both, or community service
as ordered by the court, which shall not reduce the fine imposed by
more than 50%. Each and every violation of this article, or each day
that the provisions of this article are violated, shall be construed
as a separate and distinct violation thereof.