Public Health Rules in Westminster, CO (2026)
1 verified public health rules for Westminster, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Rodent Control
Westminster requires household trash to be kept in a liquid-tight container with a tight-fitting cover, precisely because loose trash and debris can become a breeding place for flies, mosquitoes, or vermin under Code Section 8-1-11. Outdoor storage before pickup is also capped at eight containers.
Westminster Trash Container Vermin Rule
Some RestrictionsWestminster Municipal Code § 8-1-11(A)(1), (B)(1)-(2)
8-1-11. - Household Trash, Junk or Debris. (A)Definitions:(1)Household trash is defined to include, but is not limited to, items such as rubbish, trash, waste, refuse, paper, tin cans, bottles, glass, containers, rags, ashes, bones, cloth, or other materials common to household use or objects that may become a breeding place for flies, mosquitoes, or vermin, or that give off unpleasant odors......
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