Stormwater Management
In accordance with our NJOEP Tier A Municipal Stormwater General Permit, the Township has adopted various Ordinances to regulate the impact of stormwater runoff and pollutants to the environment.
Codes and Ordinances
Please familiarize yourself with the East Greenwich Township Codes and Ordinances relevant to stormwater management and control.
Chapter 16.45: Stormwater Control
Chapter 6.04: Animals
Chapter 6.08: Dogs
Chapter 8.46: Dumpsters and Portable Storage Units
Chapter 15.32: Flood Damage Prevention
Chapter 8.20, 8.44, 8.46, 16.36: Garbage, Recycling, Rubbish, Refuse and Yard Waste
Chapter 8.28: Litter
Chapter 16.82: Riparian Buffer Conservation Zone
Chapter 15.28: Soil and Fill Importation and Placement
Chapter 12.04: Street Openings and Excavations
Chapter 10.16, 16.58: Trailers and Trailer Parks
Public Notice
As part of our Local Public Education Program, the purpose of this letter is to highlight the requirements and environmental benefits of these Ordinances.
Pet Waste
This Ordinance requires pet owners to pick up and properly dispose of pet waste dropped on public or other people’s property. It prevents fecal contamination from impacting the local waterways.
Litter
This Ordinance states that it is unlawful to throw, drop, discard or otherwise place litter of any nature upon any public or private property, other than in a litter receptacle. The purpose of the Ordinance is to prevent unsightly and unsanitary conditions and prevent litter from impacting waterways.
Improper Waste Disposal
This Ordinance states that it is illegal to dispose of waste in any place not specifically designated for the purpose of solid waste storage or disposal. The purpose of the Ordinance is to prevent unsanitary condition and groundwater pollution.
Yard Waste
Yard waste is regulated via Ordinances which establish the current zone collection system and the methods of collecting leaves brush and other yard waste. The purpose of the Ordinances is to keep leaves and grass out of the storm sewer system.
Wildlife Feeding
Feeding of water fowl on municipal park property is prohibited by Ordinance. The Township enacted the Ordinance as a method to reduce water fowl population in response to health concerns regarding bacteria which is harmful to human and fish populations.
Illicit Connections
This Ordinance makes it unlawful to connect any pipe or device to the municipal storm sewer system that is intended to discard, spill or dump any material other than stormwater runoff or groundwater (sump pumps) into the system. The purpose of this Ordinance is to prevent pollution and contamination of waterways which receive discharge front our storm sewers.
The transport of pollutants into local water bodies can result in the destruction of fish, wildlife and habitats; threats to public health and the loss of recreational and aesthetic value.
We have enacted the above Ordinances to protect our environment, and to keep pollutants that are commonly conveyed by stormwater from adversely impacting our waterways and groundwater supplies. These Ordinances can be found in the section entitled “Township Clerk” under Township ordinance and code book on the official East Greenwich Township website at www.eastgreenwichnj.com.
Quick Links
NJDEP - Clean Water NJ
https://www.cleanwaternj.org/
NJDEP New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
https://www.nj.gov/dep/stormwater/
NJDEP-SEEDS-Clean Water NJ-Educational Resources
https://www.nj.gov/dep/seeds/strmwtr/edres.htm