Lincoln, Neb., Mun. Code ch. 21.05 § 21.05.350
Section 308 Amended; Solid Waste
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Section 308 of the International Property Maintenance Code is amended to read as follows: SECTION 308 - SOLID WASTE 308.1 Accumulation of solid waste . All exterior property and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall be free from any accumulation of solid waste. 308.2 Disposal of solid waste. The owner of a structure shall dispose of all solid waste in a clean and sanitary manner by supplying and placing such solid waste in an approved, leakproof, covered, outside container and collection of such solid waste shall be pursuant to Lincoln Municipal Code Chapter 8.32 . 308.2.1 Disposal for Non-owner occupied. If the structure is non-owner occupied, said occupant of the structure shall place the solid waste in the containers provided by the owner and such solid waste shall be collected pursuant to Lincoln Municipal Code Chapter 8.32 . 308.3 Refrigerators. Refrigerators, ovens, stoves and similar equipment, whether working or not, shall not be discarded, abandoned, unattended or stored on premises without first removing the doors. (Ord. 19349 §35; March 1, 2009).
Lincoln Municipal Code Chapter 21.05, Section 21.05.350 amends Section 308 of the International Property Maintenance Code to establish rules for solid waste management on all properties. Both the exterior and interior of structures must remain free of accumulated solid waste, and waste must be placed in approved, leakproof, covered containers for collection under Lincoln Municipal Code Chapter 8.32. Additionally, large appliances such as refrigerators, ovens, and stoves—whether functional or not—may not be left on premises unless their doors have been removed first.
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Under Lincoln, Neb., Mun. Code § 21.05.350, property owners are responsible for supplying approved, leakproof, covered containers for solid waste and ensuring that waste is collected in accordance with Lincoln Municipal Code Chapter 8.32. For non-owner-occupied structures, the owner provides the containers while occupants are responsible for placing waste in them. Compliant operators also ensure that any discarded or stored large appliances on the premises have their doors removed before being left unattended.
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Section 21.05.350 of the Lincoln Municipal Code gives occupants of non-owner-occupied structures the responsibility of placing solid waste into containers provided by the owner, with collection governed by Lincoln Municipal Code Chapter 8.32. Tenants also share in the broader obligation to keep both interior and exterior areas free from solid waste accumulation. Those who believe their landlord is failing to provide adequate containers or maintain the property in compliance with this provision may consider contacting the relevant Lincoln city code enforcement office or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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