Notwithstanding the provisions of P.L.1970, c. 40 (C. 48:13A-1 et seq.) or any other law, rule or regulation to the contrary, no solid waste disposal facility located in or within 1000 feet of any area zoned residential, other than a resource recovery facility, a baling facility and its related operations, a transfer station, or a recycling facility, shall be operated on any day before 7:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m.; provided, however, the department, upon finding that the public health, safety or welfare so requires, is authorized to exempt any solid waste disposal facility from the provisions of this supplementary act.

L.1981, c. 81, s. 1, eff. March 25, 1981.