Public Health Rules in Cambridge, MA (2026)
1 verified public health rules for Cambridge, Massachusetts, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Rodent Control
Every dumpster licensed in Cambridge must stay in good enough condition to keep rodents out and stay covered and secured except while being filled or emptied. Section 8.25.080 lets the Commissioner of Inspectional Services demand more frequent cleaning or added containment technology if rodent activity or hygiene problems turn up at a site.
Cambridge Dumpster Rodent Control Rules
Some RestrictionsCambridge Municipal Code § 8.25.080
All dumpsters shall be in new or good condition free of damage caused by wear or misuse that would allow leaks or access by rodents. All dumpsters shall be covered and secured at all times except when being filled or emptied. Temporary dumpsters shall be covered when not in use (including overnight) at a minimum with a tight-fitting tarp. All dumpsters shall be deodorized and washed on a regula...