Albert Lea, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. II § 26.034
Refuse removal and recycling
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(a) Every tenant or occupant of a dwelling unit shall dispose of all his rubbish and recyclable materials in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in the appropriate containers. License holders of rental units shall inform their tenants of the curbside recycling program provided by the county. (b) The rental license holder shall provide garbage and recyclable facilities or containers where more than four (4) dwelling units share the same premises. In all other cases it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to furnish such facilities or containers. (c) At the time of application for a rental housing license, the applicant shall certify to the name and identity of the responsible party providing the removal of garbage and recyclables. The office of the development services department shall be notified within ten (10) days of any change in the identity of the party providing a removal service.
Albert Lea Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. II § 26.034 establishes shared responsibilities for refuse and recycling in rental housing. Tenants and occupants are required to dispose of rubbish and recyclables in a clean, sanitary way using appropriate containers, while landlords who hold rental licenses must inform tenants about the county's curbside recycling program. When a rental property has more than four dwelling units on the same premises, the license holder — not the occupant — is responsible for providing garbage and recycling containers. Landlords must also identify their garbage removal provider at the time of licensing and notify the development services department within ten days of any change to that provider.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Rental license holders operating under Albert Lea Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. II § 26.034 generally take several proactive steps to stay in compliance. For properties with more than four dwelling units sharing the same premises, compliant operators supply adequate garbage and recycling containers; for smaller properties, that responsibility falls to the occupants. At licensing, operators document the name and identity of their garbage and recycling removal provider, and they notify the city's development services department within ten days whenever that provider changes. Compliant license holders also make a point of informing tenants about the county's curbside recycling program as part of their standard onboarding process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Albert Lea Code of Ordinances ch. 26, art. II § 26.034, tenants and occupants have a clear obligation to dispose of rubbish and recyclables in a clean and sanitary manner using the appropriate containers. If a rental property has more than four dwelling units on the same premises, tenants have a right to expect the license holder to provide those garbage and recycling containers — that duty does not fall on the occupant. Tenants who believe their landlord is not meeting obligations under this provision, such as failing to provide required containers or inform residents about the county recycling program, may consider raising the issue with Albert Lea's development services department or consulting a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on 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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