Galloway Township, NJ Trash & Recycling: Illegal Dumping (2026)
Key Facts
- Township C&D dumping fine
- Up to $1,000 + cleanup
- State littering
- $100-$500 fine
- Repeat littering
- $250-$1,000; up to 60 days
- Illegal dumping minimum
- $2,500 (NJ)
- State law
- N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.3
Summary
Illegal dumping and littering are prohibited in Galloway Township and enforced under Chapter 267 and New Jersey state law. Littering is a petty disorderly persons offense; the minimum fine for illegal dumping in New Jersey is $2,500, with higher penalties for repeat and large-scale offenses.
The municipality or any other person collecting solid waste generated within this municipality may refuse to collect solid waste from any person who has clearly failed to separate recyclables designated under the appropriate sections of Chapter 273.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4814540; v36 updated 2026-03-10; through 03-10-2026).
Full Breakdown
Galloway Township's Code Enforcement Office addresses trash, debris and contaminated spills, and Chapter 267 prohibits accumulation of rubbish, garbage or litter on any premises. Improper disposal of construction and demolition debris is punishable by a fine up to $1,000 plus cleanup and disposal costs, or 20 to 40 hours of community service. Under New Jersey law (N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.3), littering is a petty disorderly persons offense with fines from $100 up to $500, and repeat offenders within six months face fines of $250 to $1,000, up to 60 days imprisonment and 40 to 80 hours of community service. Large-scale illegal dumping carries a minimum $2,500 fine under state enforcement.
Violations & Fines
C&D debris dumping: up to $1,000 fine plus cleanup costs, or 20-40 hours community service. State littering: $100-$500; illegal dumping minimum $2,500 under NJDEP enforcement.
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