Mattapoisett, Mass., Bd. of Health Reg. 19:00 (2021) § 19:11
Waste Disposal
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Garbage, trash, and mixed-rubbish shall be disposed of according to applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Units shall have garbage, trash, and mixed-rubbish removed daily by staff unless another procedure is approved in writing by the Board of Health.
Section 19:11 of Mattapoisett's Board of Health Hotel and Motel Regulations establishes that all garbage, trash, and mixed rubbish at hotel and motel properties must be handled in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Beyond general compliance, the rule specifically requires that waste be removed from individual units on a daily basis by staff. The only exception to the daily removal requirement is if the Board of Health has granted written approval for an alternative waste-management procedure.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 19:11 of the Mattapoisett Board of Health Hotel and Motel Regulations, compliant hotel and motel operators maintain a daily staff-driven waste removal routine for all guest units. Operators who wish to use an alternative schedule or method—such as guest-initiated removal or less frequent collection—must obtain prior written approval from the Board of Health before implementing that procedure. Keeping documentation of any such written approval on-site is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 19:11 of the Mattapoisett Board of Health Hotel and Motel Regulations gives guests at hotels and motels a basis to expect that staff will remove garbage, trash, and mixed rubbish from their units daily, unless the Board of Health has formally approved a different arrangement in writing. If daily waste removal is not occurring and no written exception appears to be in place, guests may consider contacting the Mattapoisett Board of Health directly to raise a concern. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing advocates can help guests understand what options may be available when a property appears to be out of compliance with this provision.
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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