Stamford, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 146 § 146-16
Disposal of rubbish
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Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall dispose of all his rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in the rubbish containers required by § 146-25F.
Section 146-16 of the Stamford Code of Ordinances requires that every person occupying a dwelling or dwelling unit handle their rubbish in a clean and sanitary way by placing it in the specific containers designated under § 146-25F. The rule places the disposal obligation directly on the occupant, not the property owner. It sets a baseline sanitation standard for how household waste must be managed at the unit level.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 146-16, the disposal duty falls on occupants, but property owners and managers generally ensure that compliant rubbish containers meeting the cross-referenced § 146-25F standards are available and accessible to all residents. Operators commonly include rubbish disposal requirements in lease agreements to reinforce tenant compliance with this provision. Maintaining adequate container infrastructure helps demonstrate that the property supports the sanitary conditions the ordinance contemplates.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 146-16 requires occupants—including tenants—to place rubbish in the containers specified by § 146-25F in a clean and sanitary manner. If proper containers are not provided or maintained, tenants may have grounds to raise that as a related concern when addressing habitability or code compliance issues with local authorities. Tenant-rights organizations in Stamford can help residents understand how this provision interacts with broader housing code protections.
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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