Public Health Rules in Dubuque, IA (2026)
2 verified public health rules for Dubuque, Iowa, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Rodent Control
The City of Dubuque's Property Maintenance Code requires every structure to stay free of insects, rodents, and other pests, with prompt, non-hazardous treatment once an infestation appears (City Code § 14-1J-2, IPMC § 309). Responsibility splits between owners and occupants depending on whether the building is a single unit or has multiple units.
Dubuque Pest and Rodent Elimination Rules
Some RestrictionsDubuque City Code § 14-1J-2 (IPMC § 309)
309.1 Infestation. Structures shall be kept free from the infestation of insects, rodents, or other pests. Structures in which insects, rodents, or other pests are found shall be promptly treated by approved processes that will not be injurious to human health. After pest elimination, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent reinfestation. ... 309.2 Single occupant. The occupant of a one-fa...
Syringe Disposal
In the City of Dubuque, City Code Section 13-6A-3(G) requires anyone putting biomedical waste out with weekly trash to keep sharp objects like hypodermic needles, syringes and lancets in a hard plastic or metal container with a screw-on or tightly secured lid, separate from the rest of the household solid waste.
Dubuque Sharps and Syringe Disposal Rule
Some RestrictionsDubuque City Code § 13-6A-3
G. Except for Class II premises, biomedical waste shall be placed in suitable containers separately from all other solid waste. Sharp objects, such as hypodermic needles, syringes, and lancets, shall be securely contained in hard plastic or metal disposable containers with screw-on or tightly secured lids for collection. Other biomedical waste, such as soiled bandages, disposable sheets, and ...