[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Health of the Town of Wakefield 10-6-2004,
effective 1-1-2005. Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
The Board of Health or its agent or designee.
Any container (other than a conventional trash can with lid) used
for storage of garbage, rubbish or refuse of any sort.
A.
A dumpster must be located and placed in a manner approved
by the Board of Health. A plan on an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet prepared by the
applicant shall be on file with the Board of Health showing the approved location
of the dumpster, with distances to businesses serviced, noted on the plan.
B.
Location of a dumpster is not to interfere with safety,
convenience or health of abutters, residents or general public.
C.
A dumpster must be so located as to not cause an obstruction
to traffic nor obstruct sight distances for both pedestrian and vehicular
traffic.
A.
A dumpster is to be enclosed or screened, as required
by the Board of Health when deemed necessary.
B.
A dumpster is not to be filled between 11:00 p.m. and
6:00 a.m.
C.
A dumpster is not to be emptied after 9:00 p.m. or before
6:00 a.m., except in areas of the Town zoned for business, commercial or industrial
use.
D.
A dumpster must have a tight-fitting lid, and the lid
must be closed when the dumpster is not in use. Roll-off dumpsters shall be
covered when not in use. These covers are to be secured.
E.
A dumpster must be of sufficient size and capacity to
eliminate overflowing, and the property owner or authorized agent of the premises
utilizing the service must immediately empty contents when full.
A.
It shall be the responsibility of the property owner
or agent to maintain the dumpster area free from odors, rodents, flies, insects,
scattered debris, overflowing and all other nuisances.
B.
All dumpsters shall display the name and telephone number
of the contractor. This shall be placed in a conspicuous location.
C.
The dumpster contractor shall have the dumpster deodorized,
washed, and sanitized, as needed or as directed by the Board of Health.
D.
The contractor shall prevent spillage during the emptying
process and also while transporting contents of the dumpster. If spillage
occurs, it shall be the contractor's responsibility to clean such spillage
immediately.
E.
All dumpsters must be covered when full and being moved.
F.
There shall be no collection of organics or liquids in
dumpsters unless emptied every day.
G.
No liquids or organics shall be collected in any dumpster
located inside a structure.
H.
Dumpsters are not allowed on the public way. If a dumpster
is on a private way, it shall be equipped with a reflective device to warn
motorists that a dumpster is present. Police must be notified to the above.
Each container placed in the Town must be of good construction and watertight.
These regulations apply to all dumpsters, whether residential, commercial
or municipal within the Town of Wakefield.
Any person who violates the terms of these regulations shall be subject to a fine of $100 for the offense, with each day in violation being a separate offense. The Health Agent is authorized to enforce these regulations by all available means, including noncriminal disposition under MGL c.40, § 21D and Town of Wakefield Code § 1-7.
