Dayton, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 113 (2026) § 113.093
REFUSE
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The property owner, tenant (through lease agreement), or property manager shall provide an adequate number of refuse containers to contain the amount of refuse produced on the property or as required by a local sanitation ordinance. Containers shall be rodent and animal proof plastic, fiberglass or rust resistant metal with a tight-fitting cover. Containers shall have a maximum capacity of 35 gallons with two handles or a container of any size supplied by the waste removal company that can be mechanically lifted. It shall be the tenant's responsibility to place their garbage and refuse in the approved refuse containers provided by the owner. The owner, tenant thru lease agreement, or manager shall be responsible for ensuring that the garbage and refuse is removed from the property at least once every seven days. Refuse containers shall be stored in a neat and orderly manner not to take away from adjoining neighbors. Containers with a capacity of 1.5 cubic yards or more shall not be stored in a building or within five feet of combustible walls, opening or combustible roof eaves. (Ord. 2018-18, passed 2-28-2018; Ord. 2019-07, passed 6-11-2019) Penalty, see § 113.999
Dayton Ch. 113 Rental Dwellings § 113.093 establishes shared responsibilities for refuse management at rental properties. The rule requires that an adequate number of rodent- and animal-proof containers—meeting specific size and material standards—be available on the property, and that all garbage be removed at least once every seven days. Containers must be stored neatly and, if they hold 1.5 cubic yards or more, kept away from combustible structures.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 113.093, compliant rental property operators generally supply containers that are rodent- and animal-proof, made of plastic, fiberglass, or rust-resistant metal, with tight-fitting covers and a maximum capacity of 35 gallons (or mechanically liftable containers supplied by the waste removal company). Operators also ensure that refuse is removed from the property at least once every seven days and that containers are stored in an orderly fashion that does not detract from neighboring properties. Large containers of 1.5 cubic yards or more must not be stored inside a building or within five feet of combustible walls, openings, or roof eaves.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 113.093, tenants bear the responsibility of placing their garbage and refuse into the approved containers provided by the owner or manager. If a lease agreement assigns broader refuse-management duties to the tenant, those obligations are also governed by this provision. Tenants who believe the property is not being maintained in compliance with § 113.093—such as inadequate containers or infrequent removal—may consider contacting the City of Dayton's code enforcement office or 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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