Fitchburg, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 111 § 111-5
Removal of rubbish (Fitchburg Health)
Operative Text
No person shall remove or carry through any street, alley or public place in the City any house dirt, offal, filth, rubbish, contents of any privy or vault or waste matter of any kind from any dwelling house or other place in such a manner as to constitute a menace to public health.
Fitchburg, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 111 § 111-5 prohibits anyone from transporting household waste, rubbish, privy contents, or similar refuse through public streets, alleys, or other public spaces in a way that poses a threat to public health. The rule applies broadly to any person moving such materials from a dwelling or other location, regardless of their role. It focuses on the manner of transport rather than the act of removal itself.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 111 § 111-5, property owners and managers who arrange for waste removal from their buildings are generally expected to ensure that haulers and contractors transport refuse in a manner that does not endanger public health. Compliant operators typically use covered vehicles or sealed containers and engage licensed waste-removal services that follow sanitary handling practices. Failing to oversee how waste leaves a property could expose an operator to liability under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 111 § 111-5 applies to any person removing waste, which can include tenants who personally haul rubbish or arrange its removal from their unit. Tenants who observe waste being transported in a way that appears to threaten public health may report the concern to Fitchburg's local health department or code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can help clarify how this provision interacts with broader housing and sanitation 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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