Newton property maintenance code requires trash carts to be stored out of public view between collection days. Carts left visible from the street may result in warnings and progressive fines.
Under Newton property maintenance rules and the State Sanitary Code (105 CMR 410.600), residents must store garbage and recycling containers in a manner that prevents nuisance conditions, rodent attraction, and public visibility. Carts should be kept behind the house, in a garage, behind a fence or screening, or in another location not visible from the public way. Commercial dumpsters at multi-family and business properties must be screened with solid fencing or enclosures on three sides and have a closed lid. Containers must be rodent-proof, leak-resistant, and lidded. The Newton Health Department and Inspectional Services Department investigate complaints about improperly stored trash containers, particularly in dense residential areas. Initial violations typically receive a warning and 7 days to correct. Subsequent violations carry fines of 50 to 300 dollars per day of continued violation. Properties with chronic issues may be referred to Housing Court.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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