[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Health of the Town of Georgetown 4-25-1990,
effective 5-15-1990. Revisions made at time of publication
of Code. Other amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Littering — See Ch. 220.
A.
Each dumpster must be located at a distance from the
lot line so as not to interfere with the safety, convenience or health of
abutters or residents. Dumpster location must be approved by the Board of
Health.
B.
When deemed necessary by the Board of Health, it may
be required that a dumpster site be enclosed or screened by the property owner
or authorized agent.
C.
Each dumpster must be situated so as not to obstruct
the view of flowing traffic.
A.
Dumpsters are not to be filled between the hours of 11:00
p.m. and 7:00 a.m. for residential property nor after the close of the business
day for commercial property, at which time the lids are to be locked.
B.
The emptying of the dumpster contents by the contractor
shall not commence before 7:00 a.m. nor continue after 11:00 p.m.
A.
Each dumpster must be of sufficient size and capacity
to eliminate overflowing; the property owner or authorized agent of the premises
utilizing the dumpster must take appropriate action immediately to empty contents
when full.
B.
It shall be the responsibility of the property owner
or agent being serviced to maintain the dumpster area free of odors, scattered
debris, overflowing trash and all other nuisances. Lids of dumpsters must
be closed at all times.
C.
The dumpster contractor shall have the dumpster deodorized
or, if necessary, washed and sanitized as directed by the Board of Health.
The property owner or authorized agent responsible for maintaining the
dumpster is required to obtain a permit from the Board of Health for each
dumpster. All permits shall expire at the end of the calendar year in which
they are issued, but may be renewed annually on application as herein provided.
There shall be a fee as established from time to time by the Board of Health
for each annual dumpster permit.
Temporary dumpster permits will be issued to a property owner or authorized
agent for a period of time not to exceed 45 days in connection with construction,
demolition, fairs, carnivals or other similar temporary needs. Said permit
may be renewed for an additional 30 days upon application. The property owner
or authorized agent shall comply with all the provisions of these regulations
which are applicable to the operation of the dumpster. The fee for a temporary
dumpster permit shall be $5 per dumpster.
These regulations shall apply to all dumpsters in the Town of Georgetown,
whether for residential, commercial or industrial use.
Failure to comply with these regulations may result in a fine as provided
in MGL C. 111, § 31, as well as suspension or revocation of permits
as deemed necessary by the Board of Health.
So far as this Board of Health may provide, each section of these rules
and regulations shall be construed as separate to the end that if any section,
item, sentence, clause or phrase shall be held invalid for any reason, the
remainder of these rules and regulations shall continue in full force and
effect.
