Hopkins, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-41
Garbage and refuse
Operative Text
The owner of a manufactured home park shall be responsible for the storage, collection and disposal of refuse and garbage in the home parks. It shall be so conducted as to create no health hazards, rodent harborage, insect breeding areas, accident or fire hazards, or air pollution. All refuse and garbage shall be stored in fly-tight, watertight, rodent-proof containers which shall be located convenient to any manufactured home. Refuse and garbage collection shall be made at least once per week and more often where necessary to prevent nuisance conditions.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-41 places the responsibility for managing refuse and garbage in manufactured home parks squarely on the park owner, not individual residents. Waste must be stored in containers that are fly-tight, watertight, and rodent-proof, positioned conveniently near homes, and collected at least once per week—or more frequently if needed to prevent nuisance conditions. The rule is designed to prevent health hazards, pest infestations, fire risks, and air pollution from arising out of improper waste handling.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-41, manufactured home park owners are expected to provide and maintain compliant refuse containers—fly-tight, watertight, and rodent-proof—placed in locations that are reasonably accessible to residents. Operators generally schedule waste collection at least weekly and arrange for additional pickups whenever conditions warrant, such as during high-occupancy periods or following community events. Keeping records of collection schedules and container maintenance can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with the ordinance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-41 establishes that the park owner—not the tenant—bears responsibility for proper garbage storage, collection, and disposal throughout the manufactured home park. If containers are inadequate, inaccessible, or collection is infrequent enough to create unsanitary or hazardous conditions, that may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants who observe such conditions can consider documenting the issue, notifying the park owner in writing, or reaching out to the Hopkins city 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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