East Haven, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. V § 10-101
Waste and garbage and organic materials
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All grounds and exterior property on any lot or site shall be kept clean and free of any/all forms of waste as described below; and "out of sight" of the general public, and any abutting property owner notwithstanding any listed exception; and, for the purpose of this section and the enforcement thereof, no form of waste, garbage and/or organic material shall be placed, thrown, discarded or blown pushed or shoveled into any area along a public right-of-way or onto any public property. Trash receptacles and recycling bins shall be placed by the curb no earlier than twelve (12) hours before scheduled pick-up and shall be retrieved no later than twelve (12) hours after pick-up. (1) Solid waste, as defined in this section; and notwithstanding any listed exceptions. (2) Garbage, as is defined in this section; except when it is completely contained in a nonabsorbent, water-tight and varmint resistant container having a tight fitting lid, and notwithstanding any listed exceptions. (3) Exposed, visible piles of accumulated grass clippings, uprooted weeds or other vegetation and/or fallen leaves; and notwithstanding any listed exceptions. a. Authorized exceptions: Notwithstanding the above, solid waste, consisting of construction and demolition debris related to an ongoing construction and/or renovation project, having valid permits, may be stored within a dumpster, on a private property, within the public view for not more than thirty (30) days; however, during such period, any dumpster filled to capacity shall be emptied in a timely manner. b. Acceptable and properly packaged solid waste materials legally placed at the curbside within the proper timing constraints of a town sponsored, "bulk" trash pick-up. Acceptable and properly packed solid waste and garbage and/or a combination thereof that qualifies for weekly collection by the town and/or its agent, placed at curbside, as long as any/all containers are placed at curbside no more than twelve (12) hours prior to; and removed to a location outside the view of neighbors and the general public no more than twelve (12) hours after the pick-up. Solid waste and/or garbage or a combination thereof stored on a commercial or industrial site in an authorized, covered dumpster that is screened from public view by an undated enclosure. c. Composting materials.
East Haven Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. V § 10-101 establishes that all exterior property must be kept free of waste, garbage, and organic materials, and those materials must remain out of public view. Trash and recycling containers may only be placed at the curb within a 12-hour window before scheduled pickup and must be retrieved within 12 hours after pickup. Certain exceptions apply, including construction debris in permitted dumpsters for up to 30 days, properly packaged bulk or weekly curbside waste within the allowed timing windows, screened commercial dumpsters, and composting materials.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under East Haven Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. V § 10-101 generally ensure that all exterior grounds are maintained free of visible waste, garbage, and accumulated organic material such as grass clippings or fallen leaves. Compliant operators typically use sealed, varmint-resistant containers for garbage, keep trash and recycling bins off the curb outside the permitted 12-hour window, and ensure any construction dumpsters on-site under valid permits are emptied promptly and removed within 30 days. Commercial and industrial property operators commonly screen dumpsters from public view using an enclosure to satisfy the provision's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under East Haven Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. V § 10-101, tenants have an interest in understanding that waste management obligations apply to the exterior property of any lot or site, which can affect shared or common outdoor areas. If waste or garbage is being improperly stored or left in public view in violation of this provision, tenants may consider documenting the conditions and raising the issue with the property owner or manager. Tenants may also contact the East Haven municipal code enforcement office to report potential violations or consult a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on how this provision may interact with habitability or lease obligations.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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