Improper Disposal of Waste Ordinance

This document outlines an ordinance from the Borough of Essex Fells, NJ, primarily focused on prohibiting the improper disposal of materials into the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4). The ordinance, designated as Article § 241-6 through § 241-11, aims to safeguard public health, safety, and welfare by preventing pollutants from entering the storm drains. It defines key terms such as 'MS4', 'person', and 'stormwater', and explicitly prohibits the spilling, dumping, or disposal of any materials other than stormwater into the system or in a manner that causes pollutants to discharge into it. The ordinance provides a comprehensive list of exceptions to this prohibition, including water line flushing, uncontaminated groundwater, air-conditioning condensate, irrigation water, flows from natural sources like springs, residential car-washing water, and specific equipment rinsing procedures. Enforcement of the article falls under the responsibility of the Police Department of Essex Fells. Violations are subject to penalties as specified in Chapter 1, Article III, General Penalty, with each violation and each day of non-compliance considered a separate offense. The ordinance was amended on November 17, 2009, by Ord. No. 2009-878.