Natick, Mass., Bd. of Health Reg. ch. XI (2002) § 4
GARBAGE AND RUBBISH
Operative Text
4.1 The occupant of any dwelling or dwelling unit shall store his
garbage or other organic waste in watertight receptacles of
metal or other approved material provided with tight-fitting
covers. Mechanical disposal or incineration of garbage may be
permitted, provided that such mechanical disposal or
incineration methods are specifically approved by the Board of
Health. Receptacles for garbage shall be provided in
accordance with Subsection 8.8 of Section 8 of these
standards.
4.2 The occupant of any dwelling or dwelling unit shall store his
rubbish or other inorganic waste in receptacles of metal or
other approved material. Receptacles for rubbish shall be
provided in accordance with Subsection 8.8 Section 8 of these
standards.Section 4 of the Natick Board of Health's Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation sets out how waste must be stored in residential dwellings. Organic garbage must be kept in watertight, covered receptacles made of metal or another approved material, while inorganic rubbish must be stored in metal or similarly approved containers. Mechanical disposal or incineration of garbage is only allowed if the Board of Health has specifically approved the method, and all receptacles must meet the additional requirements found in Subsection 8.8 of Section 8 of these standards.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 4 of the Natick Board of Health's Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, compliant property operators ensure that appropriate waste receptacles—watertight and covered for garbage, and made of metal or approved material for rubbish—are available to occupants in accordance with Subsection 8.8 of Section 8. Operators who wish to offer mechanical disposal or incineration as an alternative to traditional receptacles must first obtain specific approval from the Natick Board of Health before making those methods available. Keeping documentation of approved receptacle types and any Board of Health approvals for alternative disposal methods 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 4 of the Natick Board of Health's Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation places the responsibility for proper waste storage on occupants, but it also requires that suitable receptacles be provided as outlined in Subsection 8.8 of Section 8—meaning tenants have a right to access compliant containers. If adequate or appropriate receptacles are not provided, tenants may have grounds to raise this as a housing standards violation with the Natick Board of Health, which oversees enforcement of these regulations. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand what options are generally available when a dwelling does not meet these waste-storage requirements.
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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