This part 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, semi-liquids or solids from the containers to the municipal
separate storm sewer system(s) operated by Lumberton Township 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 part, the following terms, phrases,
words, and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein
unless their use in the text of this part 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.
MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4)
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 Lumberton or other public body, and is designed
and used for collecting and conveying stormwater.
PERSON
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm,
association, or political subdivision of this state subject to municipal
jurisdiction.
REFUSE CONTAINER
Any waste container that a person controls whether owned,
leased, or operated, including dumpsters, trash cans, garbage pails,
and plastic trash bags.
STORMWATER
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.
WATERS OF THE STATE
The ocean and its estuaries, all springs, streams and bodies
of surface- or groundwater, whether natural or artificial, within
the boundaries of the State of New Jersey or subject to its jurisdiction.
Exceptions to the prohibition are as follows:
A. Permitted temporary demolition containers.
B. Municipal-owned 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 part shall be enforced by the Police Department and/or
other municipal officials of Lumberton Township.
Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions
of this part shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $2,000.