N.J. Admin. Code § 8:36-17.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:36-17.4 - Waste removal

(a) All solid or liquid waste, garbage, and trash shall be collected, stored, and disposed of in accordance with the rules of the New Jersey State Department of Environmental Protection and this chapter. Solid waste which is stored within the building shall be stored in insect-proof, rodent-proof, 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) If garbage compactors are used, they shall comply with all the International Mechanical Code, 2003 Edition, incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, and local codes. Copies of the International Mechanical Code are available from: International Code Council at 1-800-786-4452 or on the Internet at http://www.iccsafe.org/.