As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
GARBAGE AND TRASH
Any refuse, rubbish, ashes, debris, garbage, construction
waste, trash, automobile parts and tires, motor vehicles, grass, leaves,
decay or other vegetative substances, and any other unwanted or discarded
materials.
The use of any area, place or location for the
dumping, disposal or accumulation of garbage and trash is hereby deemed
and declared to be a detriment to the public health, safety, and welfare,
a public nuisance and unlawful.
[Amended 6-13-2012 by Ord. No. 8-2012]
Any person who violates or fails to comply with
any provision of this article shall be subject to the following penalties:
A. A fine of not more than $1,250, provided that the
minimum mandatory fine for a first offense under this article shall
be $250; the minimum mandatory penalty for a second offense under
this article shall be $500; and the minimum mandatory fine for a third
or subsequent offense under this article shall be $1,250; or
B. Imprisonment for a term of not more than 90 days or
community service in the Township's recycling program for a period
of not more than 90 days; or
C. Both a fine and imprisonment or, as an alternative
to imprisonment, community service.
The Code Enforcement Officer of the Township
shall be the official responsible for the enforcement of this article,
concurrently with the Wall Township Police Department.