Dumpster Policy

According to the Town of Holbrook General By-Laws, all dumpsters shall be permitted by the Board of Health on an annual basis of $50 per dumpster. Permits shall be issued for all dumpsters or similar units,  whether for residential, commercial, industrial or municipal use. 

Attached is a copy of 13-10 of the General By-Laws which pertain to dumpsters. You can also find a copy of these by-laws on the Board of Health's page as well as Town Hall. 

Section 13-10  Dumpsters

(A). The Dumpster must be located and placed in a manner approved by the Board of Health. A plan shall be submitted and approved showing the location of the dumpster and all businesses and buildings on the site. The dumpster is to be situated as not to cause a visual obstruction of traffic.

(B) The dumpster shall be enclosed or screened in such a manner as to be not visible from public ways (except from above). Screening shall be approved by the Board of Health. Dumpsters meant for temporary use, i.e., less than 30 days, do not need to be screened.

(C) The dumpster is not to be filled or emptied between 11 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Extenuating circumstances will be determined on a case by case basis by the Heath Agent. The business filing for an exemption must do so in writing and receive approval before the fact.

(D) The dumpster must be of sufficient size and capacity to eliminate overflowing. The lids must be closed when the dumpster is not in use. The property owner and authorized agent of the business utilizing the service is responsible for ensuring that the dumpster is kept free from odors, rodents, flies, insects, scattered debris and all other nuisances.

(E) The contractor shall have his/her name and telephone number conspicuously displayed on the dumpster.

(F) The dumpster contractor shall have the dumpster deodorized, washed, and sanitized as needed or as directed by the Board.

(G) The contractor shall prevent spillage during the emptying process, and also during the transporting of dumpster contents. In the case of spillage, it is the responsibility of the property owner to clean the area.

(H) These regulations shall apply to all dumpsters or similar units, whether for residential, commercial, industrial, or municipal use.

(I) Violations of these regulations are subject to a fine of ($50.00) per offense. Each day that the offense continues shall constitute a separate offense.

(J) Permit all dumpsters shall be permitted by the Board of Health on an annual basis $50.00/dumpster. Temporary permits shall be issued for all projects residential, commercial, industrial, or municipal <> 30 days cost of $50.00.