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Greenwich, Conn., Town Code ch. 5 § 5-34

Refuse and garbage facilities required

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Operative Text

Greenwich, Conn., Town Code ch. 5 § 5-34
It shall be the responsibility of the owner to supply such refuse and garbage facilities for all dwelling units in a dwelling containing more than four (4) dwelling units and for all dwelling units located on premises where more than four (4) dwelling units share the same premises. In all other cases it shall be the responsibility of the occupants to furnish such containers.
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Plain English

Greenwich Town Code ch. 5 § 5-34 establishes who must provide refuse and garbage containers based on the size of a residential property. When a building or shared premises contains more than four dwelling units, the owner bears the responsibility for supplying those facilities. In smaller properties of four or fewer units, the occupants themselves are responsible for furnishing the necessary containers.

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For Property Managers

Under Greenwich Town Code ch. 5 § 5-34, owners of buildings or shared premises with more than four dwelling units are generally expected to procure and maintain adequate refuse and garbage facilities for all units. Compliant operators typically ensure that sufficient containers are available, accessible, and appropriate for the number of residents. Owners of smaller properties with four or fewer units are not assigned this obligation by the provision, though other local requirements may still apply.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Greenwich Town Code ch. 5 § 5-34 gives tenants in buildings with more than four units a basis to expect that their landlord will supply refuse and garbage facilities — that responsibility falls on the owner, not the occupants. Tenants in smaller properties of four or fewer units are generally responsible for furnishing their own containers under this rule. Those who believe their landlord is not meeting the obligations set out in § 5-34 may consider contacting the Greenwich town code enforcement office or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.

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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