This article 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, semiliquids or solids from the containers to the municipal
separate storm sewer system(s) operated by the Township of Hainesport
and/or the waters of the state so as to protect public health, safety
and welfare, and prescribes 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. 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 Hainesport 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 water or groundwater, whether natural or artificial, within
the boundaries of the State of New Jersey or subject to its jurisdiction.
[Amended 10-13-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-7]
This article shall not apply to the following:
A. Permitted temporary demolition containers.
B. Litter receptacles (other than dumpsters or other bulk containers).
C. Individual homeowners' 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 at curbside for pickup.
[Amended 10-13-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-7]
This article shall be enforced by the Hainesport Township Code
Enforcement Officer.
[Amended 10-13-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-7]
Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a penalty as specified in §
1-1 of the Township Code.