N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43-15.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 8:43-15.4 - Waste removal

(a) All solid or liquid waste which is not regulated medical waste, garbage, and trash shall be collected, stored, and disposed of in accordance with the rules of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, and of the Department at N.J.A.C. 8:24 . Solid waste shall be stored in insectproof, rodentproof, fireproof, nonabsorbent, watertight containers with tightfitting covers and collected from storage areas regularly, so as to prevent nuisances such as odors. Procedures and schedules shall be established and implemented for the cleaning of storage areas and containers for solid or liquid waste, garbage, and trash, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:24.

(b) Garbage compactors shall be located on an impervious pad that is graded to a drain. The drain shall be unobstructed and connected to the sanitary sewage disposal system.

(c) Plastic bags shall be used for solid waste removal. Plastic bags used for solid waste removal shall be of sufficient strength to safely contain waste from point of origin to point of disposal and shall be effectively closed prior to disposal.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43-15.4

Amended by 51 N.J.R. 1272(a), effective 8/5/2019