Salem Revised Code Chapter 50 requires property owners to maintain refuse containers in a clean, sanitary condition. Containers must be stored out of public view except on scheduled collection days. Leaving bins at the curb for extended periods is a code violation enforceable by Salem Code Compliance.
SRC Chapter 50 (Property Maintenance) prohibits accumulation of garbage, refuse, or debris that creates a nuisance or health hazard. Containers must be durable, covered, and leak-proof. SRC Chapter 47 (Solid Waste Management) requires residents to use only franchised hauler-provided containers. Bins may be placed at the curb no earlier than the evening before collection and must be returned to an off-street, screened location by the end of collection day. Persistent curb storage or unsanitary containers may be cited as a public nuisance under SRC Chapter 98. Enforcement is by Salem Code Compliance (555 Liberty St SE, Room 305).
Violations of SRC Chapter 50 may result in a civil infraction notice, abatement at owner's expense, and fines; repeat violations can lead to liens on the property.
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