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Garbage Complaints
Garbage complaints may be valid if there is an excessive accumulation of garbage or trash, and if the waste has been present for over a week. A garbage complaint may also be valid if the garbage is not in proper waste containers, and is creating an odor, or is attracting vermin. Scattered trash or litter does not create a health nuisance. The Health District does not enforce littering laws.
"Junk", such as old furniture, appliances, and so forth does not create a health nuisance, and is not regulated by the Health District, unless open dumping has occurred. "Junk" cars are not a health nuisance, and should be referred to the township zoning inspector. If the type of material present is not creating a health nuisance, then the Health District can take no action, unless open dumping has occurred.
Scrap
tires can create a health nuisance if they are not mounted on rims, and water
collects in them. Tires that have water
in them are an excellent breeding place for mosquitoes. Scrap tires which have
water in them should be disposed of properly, or drained and stored so that
water doesn�t collect in them.
Scrap tires may also be treated with a pesticide, or a larvicide which is registered for use for mosquito control. If a pesticide or larvicide is used for mosquito control, then records must be maintained on the premises indicating the type and amount used per tire, the EPA registration number of the pesticide or larvicide, the date and time of application, and the name of the person who applied the pesticide or larvicide. Mosquito control records must be made available to the Health District, and records must be retained for a minimum of three years.
See Solid and Infectious Waste Program, and Vector-borne Disease Control for more information.