Framingham, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 312 § 312-11
Storage, collection and disposal of waste (Framingham Lodging Houses)
Operative Text
The licensee and their agent(s) shall comply with the City of Framingham's Regulations Governing the Handling, Storage, Collection and Disposal of Waste and all other state or local laws pertaining to the proper storage, collection and disposal of waste. Responsibilities of the licensee and agent(s) include but are not limited to following: A. Storing waste in watertight, rodent-proof receptacles with tight-fitting covers. B. Providing as many receptacles as are sufficient to contain accumulation of all waste before final collection. C. Locating waste containers in an area where objectionable odors will not enter any dwellings, preferably in the rear of the building. D. Informing all lodgers of the rules regarding proper storage, collection and disposal of waste. E. Placing waste for collection in the designated location no earlier than 6:00 a.m. on the day of the scheduled collection. F. Removing all empty containers of any kind from the area of collection no later than 12:00 midnight of the collection day.
Framingham, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 312 § 312-11 establishes waste management standards for licensed residential properties. Waste must be stored in sealed, rodent-proof containers with enough capacity to hold all accumulated refuse until pickup day. Containers must be placed out for collection no earlier than 6:00 a.m. on the scheduled day and removed by midnight of that same day, and they must be positioned to prevent odors from reaching any dwelling unit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 312 § 312-11, compliant operators use watertight, rodent-proof receptacles with tight-fitting lids and provide enough containers to handle all waste between collection cycles. Containers are typically placed in the rear of the building to minimize odor impact on residents, set out no earlier than 6:00 a.m. on collection day, and brought back in by midnight. Operators also make sure all lodgers are informed of the property's waste storage and disposal rules.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 312 § 312-11 gives lodgers a right to live in a property where waste is properly stored, contained, and removed in a way that limits odors and pest risks. If containers are consistently overflowing, improperly located, or left out beyond midnight on collection day, that may constitute a violation of the licensee's obligations under this provision. Tenants who observe ongoing noncompliance can report concerns to the City of Framingham's relevant code enforcement or licensing authority, or consult 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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