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.
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.
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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