Bemidji, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. II § 10-57
Trash removal for rental units
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(a) Rental units must have regularly scheduled weekly trash pick-up. (b) If the trash has not been removed within seven days of the normally scheduled pick-up, the trash will be removed under emergency abatement procedures. (c) If the lack of trash removal becomes a recurring problem, refuse service will be authorized by the city and will be assessed on the property's utility bill.
Bemidji Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. II § 10-57 establishes that rental units must have weekly trash pickup scheduled on a regular basis. If trash is not collected within seven days of its scheduled pickup, the city may step in and remove it through emergency abatement procedures. When missed pickups become a recurring issue, the city can authorize refuse service directly and charge the cost to the property's utility bill.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bemidji Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. II § 10-57, compliant rental property operators maintain an active, regularly scheduled weekly trash pickup arrangement for each rental unit. Operators generally monitor whether pickups are occurring as scheduled and address any service gaps promptly to avoid triggering the city's emergency abatement procedures. Repeated failures can result in the city taking over refuse service and billing those costs directly to the property's utility account, so consistent oversight of trash service is a standard part of property management in Bemidji.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bemidji Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. II § 10-57 establishes that rental units are entitled to regularly scheduled weekly trash pickup, which is a baseline condition of the rental property. If trash is going uncollected and the situation is not being addressed, tenants may contact the City of Bemidji to report the issue, as the city has authority to intervene through emergency abatement or by authorizing refuse service at the landlord's expense. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Bemidji municipal code can help explain what options may be available when a landlord is not maintaining required trash service.
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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