Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-4-58
Disposal of garbage (Rochester Housing Code)
Operative Text
Every occupant of a structure shall dispose of garbage in a clean and sanitary manner by placing such garbage in an approved garbage disposal facility or approved garbage containers.
Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-4-58 requires every occupant of a structure to dispose of garbage in a clean and sanitary way. Specifically, garbage must be placed in an approved disposal facility or approved containers — not left loose, scattered, or in unapproved receptacles. The rule applies to all occupants regardless of whether they own or rent the property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-4-58, compliant property operators generally ensure that approved garbage containers or disposal facilities are available and accessible to all occupants of their structures. Providing clearly designated, code-compliant receptacles and communicating expectations around their use are practices commonly associated with meeting this standard. Keeping common areas and container stations clean and sanitary is also consistent with the ordinance's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-4-58 places a direct obligation on occupants — including renters — to dispose of garbage in a clean and sanitary manner using approved containers or facilities. If approved containers are not provided or maintained, tenants may have grounds to raise that as a related concern with local code enforcement or housing authorities in Rochester. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Rochester municipal code can help occupants understand how this provision interacts with their lease obligations and broader habitability standards.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated September 15, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
No inbound references recorded yet for this provision.