Source: https://ecode360.com/10093719
Timestamp: 2019-04-24 16:18:40+00:00

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§ 247-5 Containerization of sweepings.
§ 247-6 Open or overflowing waste disposal bins prohibited.
§ 247-6.1 Refuse containers and dumpsters.
§ 247-7 Vehicle loads to be secure.
§ 247-9 Maintenance of commercial establishments and residences.
§ 247-10 Distribution of handbills.
§ 247-11 Violations and penalties.
Garbage, rubbish and refuse — See Ch. 209.
Hazardous substances cleanup — See Ch. 216.
Junk dealers — See Ch. 234.
Parks and recreation areas — See Ch. 278.
Recycling — See Ch. 300.
Any used or unconsumed substance or waste material which has been discarded, whether made of aluminum, glass, plastic, rubber, paper or other natural or synthetic material or any combination thereof, including but not limited to any bottle, jar or can, any unlighted cigarette, cigar, match or any flaming or glowing material or any garbage, trash, refuse, debris, rubbish, grass clippings or other lawn or garden waste, newspaper, magazines, glass, metal, plastic or paper containers or other packaging or construction material, but does not include the waste of the primary processes of mining or other extraction processes, logging, sawmilling, farming or manufacturing.
Litter receptacles and their servicing are required at the following public places which exist in the municipality, including sidewalks used by pedestrians in active retail commercially zoned areas, such that, at a minimum, there shall be no single linear quarter mile without a receptacle; buildings held out for use by the public; including schools, government buildings and railroad and bus stations; parks; drive-in restaurants; all street vendor locations; self-service refreshment areas; construction sites; gasoline service station islands; shopping centers; parking lots; campgrounds and trailer parks; marinas, boat moorage and fueling stations; boat launching areas; public and private piers operated for public use; beaches and bathing areas; and at special events to which the public is invited, including sporting events, parades, carnivals, circuses, and festivals. The proprietors of these places or the sponsors of these events shall be responsible for providing and servicing the receptacles such that adequate containerization is available. "Litter receptacle" means a container suitable for the depositing of litter.
No person shall sweep into or deposit in any gutter, street, catch basin or other public place any accumulation of litter from any public or private sidewalk or driveway. Every person who owns or occupies property shall keep the sidewalk in front of his or her premises free of litter. All litter sweepings shall be collected and properly containerized for disposal.
Purpose. A section requiring 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 discharge of liquids, semiliquids or solids from the containers to the municipal separate storm sewer system(s) operated by the Borough of Gibbsboro 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.
Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following terms, phrases, words, and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein unless their use in the text of this chapter 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.
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 Borough of Gibbsboro or other public body, and is designed and used for collecting and conveying stormwater .
Prohibited conduct. Any person who controls, whether owned, leased, or operated, a refuse container or dumpster must ensure that such container or dumpster is covered at all times and shall prevent refuse from spilling out or overflowing. Any person who owns, leases or otherwise uses a refuse container or dumpster must ensure that such container or dumpster does not leak or otherwise discharge liquids, semiliquids or solids to the municipal separate storm sewer system(s) operated by the Borough of Gibbsboro.
Enforcement. This section shall be enforced by the Police Department and Property Maintenance Officer.
Penalties. Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions of this section shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $100 per occurrence or container.
It shall be unlawful for any vehicle to be driven, moved, stopped or parked on any public roadway unless such vehicle is constructed, covered or loaded to prevent any of its load from dropping, sifting, leaking or otherwise escaping therefrom. Any person operating a vehicle from which any materials which constitute litter have fallen or escaped, which could cause an obstruction, damage a vehicle or otherwise endanger travelers or public property shall immediately cause the public property to be cleaned of all such materials and shall pay the costs therefor.
It shall be unlawful for any owner, agent or contractor in charge of a construction or demolition site to permit the accumulation of litter before, during or immediately following completion of any construction or demolition project. It shall be the duty of the owner, agent or contractor in charge of a construction site to furnish containers adequate to accommodate flyable or nonflyable debris or trash at areas convenient to construction areas and to maintain and empty the receptacles in such a manner and with such a frequency as to prevent spillage of refuse.
It shall be the duty of the owner, lessee, tenant, occupant or person in charge of any structure to keep and cause to be kept the sidewalk and curb abutting the building or structure free from obstruction or nuisances of every kind and to keep sidewalks, areaways, backyards, courts and alleys free from litter.
It shall be unlawful for any person to place, to cause to be placed or to hire another person to place any advertisement, handbill or unsolicited materials of any kind in or on any street, sidewalk, building or vehicle within the community in such a manner that it may be removed by natural forces.
For each violation of this chapter, there shall be a penalty as provided in Chapter 1, Article I, General Penalty. If the violation is of a continuing nature, each day during which it continues, constitutes a separate and distinct offense.
In the event that the owner or possessor of private property or lands shall refuse or neglect to abate or remedy the condition which constitutes a violation of this chapter, the municipality may cause the condition to be abated and remedied. Upon the removal of any materials prohibited to be stored or abandoned on lands by this chapter by or under the direction of an appointed officer or officers of this jurisdiction, in cases where the owner or tenant shall have refused or neglected to remove the materials within five days of receiving a notice of violation, such officer shall certify the cost thereof to the municipality, which shall examine the certificate, and, if found correct, shall cause the cost as shown thereon to be charged against said lands and will be added to and become and form part of the taxes next to be assessed and levied upon said lands. The fines shall bear interest at the same rate as taxes and shall be collected and enforced by the same officers and in the same manner as taxes.

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