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Dumpster Reglations

Any and all dumpster installations:
  • Shall be placed on an appropriate cement pad.


  • Shall be placed a minimum of twenty-five feet (25ft.) from any building. If minimum distance not available installer to contact Fire Chief for further information.


  • Shall have a three (3) sided enclosure constructed of cement/cinder block at least one course above the height of the dumpster.


  • Shall have a door/gate on fourth side to prevent unauthorized access. If door/gate made of wood, material must be fire rated.


Note: Commercial compactor style dumpsters need only be placed on the appropriate cement pad.

Any further questions about the regulations, please contact the Fire Chief for more information.
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