Park Rapids, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 152 (2026) § 152.033
GARBAGE
Operative Text
Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall dispose of all garbage and any other organic waste which might provide food for rodents in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in the garbage disposal facilities or garbage storage containers required by this chapter. It shall be the responsibility of the owner to supply such facilities or containers for all dwelling units in a dwelling containing 4 or more dwelling units and for all dwelling units located on premises where more than 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. (Am. Ord. 473, passed 12-12-2006)
Park Rapids Ch. 152 § 152.033 establishes a shared responsibility for garbage disposal in residential dwellings. Every occupant must dispose of garbage and organic waste in a clean, sanitary way using approved containers or facilities. When a property has four or more dwelling units, or when more than four units share the same premises, the owner is responsible for supplying the required containers; in smaller properties, that responsibility falls to the occupant.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Park Rapids Ch. 152 § 152.033, property owners who operate four or more dwelling units on a single premises are responsible for providing adequate garbage disposal facilities or storage containers for all units. Compliant operators typically ensure that containers meet the sanitary standards described in Chapter 152 and are accessible to all occupants. Owners of smaller properties may not bear this supply obligation, but all properties remain subject to the chapter's broader sanitation requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Park Rapids Ch. 152 § 152.033 gives every occupant the duty to dispose of garbage and organic waste in a sanitary manner using the containers or facilities required by the chapter. If a property has four or more units, tenants have a basis to expect the owner to supply those containers; if the owner fails to do so, tenants may consider raising that failure with local housing or code enforcement authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Park Rapids municipal code can help occupants understand what options are generally available when sanitation obligations are not being met.
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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