New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 5 - COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Chapter 28 - NEW JERSEY STATE HOUSING CODE
Subchapter 1 - STANDARDS OF HABITABILITY
Section 5:28-1.5 - Garbage and rubbish storage

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 5:28-1.5

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

(a) Garbage or other organic waste shall be stored in watertight receptacles of metal or other approved material. Such receptacles shall be provided with tight fitting covers. At least one approved type garbage receptacle shall be provided for each dwelling unit, in accordance with 5:28-1.12(i).

(b) Rubbish shall be stored in receptacles of metal or other approved material. At least one rubbish receptacle shall be provided for each dwelling unit, in accordance with 5:28-1.12(i).

(c) Rubbish that does not include materials determined by local ordinance to be recyclable may be stored together with garbage in an approved type garbage receptacle, unless otherwise provided by ordinance. Recyclable materials shall be stored separately from non-recyclable materials.

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