Waterford, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 15.08 § 15.08.080
Storage and disposal of rubbish, garbage and refuse
Operative Text
A. Every occupant of a rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit shall store and dispose of all his rubbish in a clean, sanitary and safe manner. B. Every occupant of a rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit shall store and dispose of all his garbage, refuse and any other organic waste which might provide feed for insects and/or rodents in a clean, sanitary and safe manner. All garbage cans and refuse containers shall be ratproof, insectproof, watertight, structurally strong to withstand handling stress, easily filled, emptied and cleaned; shall be provided with tight-fitting covers or similar closures; and shall be maintained at all times in a clean, sanitary condition. Plastic bags may be used as garbage and refuse container liners, but shall not be used without the container for on-site storage of garbage or refuse. C. Bulk storage containers which are used for the storage of garbage, refuse and/or other putrescible waste shall be placed to minimize spillage onto the adjacent areas. In the immediate vicinity of the bulk storage container there shall be a water faucet for use in cleaning each bulk storage container at the site of storage or there shall be provided some other means approved by the appropriate authority for the cleansing of the container. All bulk storage containers shall be equipped with self-closing lids. D. The total capacity of all provided garbage and/or refuse cans and bulk storage containers shall be sufficient to meet the needs of the occupants of the dwelling. E. Every owner of a let dwelling containing three or more dwelling units shall supply facilities or refuse containers for the sanitary and safe storage and/or disposal of rubbish and garbage. In the case of single- or two-family let dwellings, it shall be the responsibility of each occupant to furnish such facilities or refuse containers.
Waterford Code of Ordinances ch. 15.08 § 15.08.080 establishes rules for how rubbish, garbage, and organic waste must be stored and disposed of in rental dwellings. Occupants are responsible for keeping waste in clean, sanitary, and safe conditions using proper containers that are ratproof, insectproof, watertight, and fitted with tight-closing lids. Owners of buildings with three or more units must supply adequate refuse facilities, while occupants of single- or two-family rentals are responsible for furnishing their own containers. Bulk storage containers must be positioned to prevent spillage and equipped with self-closing lids, with a means of cleaning available nearby.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Waterford Code of Ordinances ch. 15.08 § 15.08.080, owners of rental properties with three or more dwelling units are generally expected to provide sufficient refuse and garbage storage facilities that meet the capacity needs of all occupants. Compliant operators typically ensure that all containers are ratproof, insectproof, watertight, and equipped with tight-fitting lids, and that bulk storage containers are placed to minimize spillage with a nearby water source or approved cleaning method available. Owners of single- and two-family rentals should be aware that the ordinance places the container-furnishing responsibility on occupants in those cases, though overall property sanitation remains a shared concern.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Waterford Code of Ordinances ch. 15.08 § 15.08.080 gives occupants of rental dwellings clear responsibilities for storing and disposing of rubbish and garbage in a clean, sanitary, and safe manner using proper containers. Tenants in buildings with three or more units have a right to expect their owner to supply adequate refuse facilities; if those facilities are absent or inadequate, tenants may consider documenting the conditions and contacting the appropriate local housing or code enforcement authority. Tenants in single- or two-family rentals are responsible for furnishing their own containers under this provision, and a local tenant-rights organization can help clarify how these obligations interact with lease terms or other local rules.
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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