The purpose of this article is to establish
requirements for the proper disposal of pet solid waste in the Township
of West Windsor, so as to protect public health, safety and welfare,
and to prescribe penalties for failure to comply.
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
IMMEDIATE
That the pet solid waste is removed at once, without delay.
OWNER/KEEPER
Any person who shall possess, maintain, house or harbor any
pet or otherwise have custody of any pet, whether or not the owner
of such pet.
PET
A domesticated animal (other than a disability assistance
animal) kept for amusement or companionship.
PET SOLID WASTE
Waste matter expelled from the bowels of the pet; excrement
PROPER DISPOSAL
Placement in a designated waste receptacle, or other suitable
container, and discarded in a refuse container which is regularly
emptied by the municipality or some other refuse collector; or disposal
into a system designed to convey domestic sewage for proper treatment
and disposal. Proper disposal does not include placement of waste
in privately owned trash cans or dumpsters unless the owner of such
grants permission for said disposal.
All pet owners and keepers are required to immediately
and properly dispose of their pet's solid waste deposited on any property,
public or private, not owned or possessed by that person.
The provisions of this article shall be enforced by either the Police or Animal Control Officer of West Windsor Township by the issuance of complaints to responsible parties with penalties to be imposed on violators as provided in Chapter
1, §
1-3, General penalty, of the Township Code.