New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 5 - COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Chapter 10 - MAINTENANCE OF HOTELS AND MULTIPLE DWELLINGS
Subchapter 9 - WASTE DISPOSAL
Section 5:10-9.1 - Receptacles

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 5:10-9.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 6, March 18, 2024

(a) Except where an alternative method providing equivalent health and safety methods is utilized, such as incineration or compaction, there shall be provided for each multiple dwelling noncorrosive, impervious and noncombustible receptacles sufficient in size and number to contain waste accumulated in each separate building, pending collection, either in conformance with the municipal collection schedule or in the absence thereof, twice weekly. The receptacles shall be so constructed as to hold their contents without leakage and shall be provided with tight-fitting covers and handles.

(b) Receptacles for the collection of garbage shall be located so as not to constitute a hazard and located so as to be accessible to the collecting agency.

(c) Garbage collection receptacles shall be kept covered, shall be maintained in good repair and shall be kept in the area designated for storage of such receptacles. All such receptacles shall be cleaned and disinfected at least once a week.

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