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Township of Maplewood, NJ
Essex County
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
[Adopted 8-7-2012 by Ord. No. 2700-12]
[Amended 11-21-2017 by Ord. No. 2872-17]
A. 
All dumpsters located within the Maplewood Special Improvement District shall:
(1) 
Be equipped with latches which shall latch the lid of the dumpster to the body of the dumpster. Dumpsters shall be latched at all times;
(2) 
The name of the business utilizing a dumpster shall be affixed in "block letters," at least six inches in height, onto the dumpster stating the name of the business using the dumpster;
(3) 
Dumpsters shall be maintained in good repair with no holes; and
(4) 
The area within 10 feet of the rear or side of the business or 10 feet adjacent to the dumpster being used by the business shall be cleaned at least daily of litter, cigarette butts and garbage.
B. 
Any party violating a provision of this section shall be subject to the following fines:
(1) 
First offense: $200.
(2) 
Second offense: $500.
(3) 
Third and subsequent offense: $1,000.
A. 
No dumpster or sealed garbage compactor located within the Maplewood Special Improvement District shall be located closer than 10 feet to an entrance/exit to a retail food establishment.
B. 
Any party violating a provision of this section shall be subject to a fine of $100 for the first offense, $250 for a second offense and $500 for the third and any subsequent offense.