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Public Health Rules in Coral Gables, FL (2026)

2 verified public health rules for Coral Gables, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Rodent Control

Coral Gables makes dwelling occupants and owners directly responsible for exterminating rodents, vermin, and other pests on the property.

Coral Gables Pest Extermination Duties

Some Restrictions

Sec. 105-427

Every occupant of a single dwelling unit shall be responsible for the extermination of any rodents, vermin or other pests therein or on the premises. Every occupant of a dwelling unit in a building containing more than one dwelling unit shall be responsible for such extermination whenever his or her dwelling unit is the only one infested... When three or more dwelling units within a building ar...

Syringe Disposal

Coral Gables bans mixing hypodermic needles, syringes, and other sharp waste with household garbage unless placed in puncture-resistant, sealed containers, with syringes destroyed before disposal.

Coral Gables Sharps Disposal Rules

Some Restrictions

Sec. 54-141(c)(1)

The commingled disposal of glass, razor blades, hypodermic syringes and needles, and all other like "sharp" materials, along with garbage, is unlawful unless permitted in accordance with Florida Statutes and county law. If so permitted, said sharp materials shall at a minimum be placed in puncture resistant containers and sealed to prevent personal injury to collectors. Hypodermic syringes and ...

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