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Public Health Rules in Quincy, MA (2026)

1 verified public health rules for Quincy, Massachusetts, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Rodent Control

Quincy, Massachusetts (Norfolk County) requires owners of dumpsters at commercial businesses and larger residential buildings to keep the dumpster and surrounding area free of rodents, flies, and insects.

Quincy Dumpster Rodent Control Duty

Some Restrictions

Quincy Municipal Code § 293-2D(2)

It shall be the responsibility of the owner to maintain the dumpster and the surrounding area so that it is free of odors, rodents, flies, insects, scattered debris and any overflow on the boundaries of the owner's property lines. The contractor or owner shall deodorize, wash, steam and sanitize the dumpster and surrounding area as often as needed or as required by the Health Commissioner. (3)...

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Quincy city rules.

Public Health Rules in Norfolk County