Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-28 § 7-28-380
Refuse vehicles (Chicago Health Nuisances Ordinance)
Operative Text
No person owning or controlling any vehicle used for the carrying or transporting of any garbage, ashes, miscellaneous waste, or manure shall cause or permit such vehicle when in use for such purpose to stand or remain before or near any building, structure, or premises occupied by any person; nor shall any person using any such vehicle cause or permit the use of an unreasonable or unnecessary length of time in and about the loading or unloading of any such vehicle when in use for such purposes, or cause or permit an unreasonable or unnecessary length of time to be used in passing along any public way; nor shall any person cause or permit any such cart or vehicle to be in a condition needlessly or unnecessarily filthy or offensive. (Prior code § 99-31)
Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-28 § 7-28-380 governs the operation of vehicles used to haul garbage, ashes, miscellaneous waste, or manure within the city. The rule prohibits such vehicles from lingering near occupied buildings, spending an unreasonable amount of time loading or unloading, moving too slowly along public ways, or being kept in a needlessly filthy or offensive condition. In short, the provision is designed to minimize the nuisance and health impacts that refuse vehicles can create for nearby residents and the general public.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who arrange or oversee waste-hauling services should be aware that Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-28 § 7-28-380 places obligations on anyone who owns or controls a refuse vehicle. Compliant operators typically ensure that haulers do not park or idle near occupied buildings longer than necessary, complete loading and unloading efficiently, and maintain their vehicles in a clean, non-offensive condition. Landlords who contract with waste-hauling companies may wish to confirm that those vendors operate in a manner consistent with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-28 § 7-28-380, residents have a basis to raise concerns when a refuse vehicle lingers near their building, takes an unreasonably long time to load or unload, or is kept in a filthy or offensive state. Tenants who believe this provision is being violated can document the issue and report it to the appropriate Chicago municipal authority, or consult a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available remedies. Raising a documented violation with building management or city inspectors is one general path available to those affected.
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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