Refuse areas with receptacle (dumpster) regulations.

Jackson Code of Ordinances § 26-462

in effect

Sec. 26-462. - Refuse areas with receptacle (dumpster) regulations. All refuse areas with receptacles (dumpsters) shall be completely screened from adjacent properties by an enclosure that is at least six inches above the maximum height of the dumpster. and is completely enclosed on four sides with one of the sides being a gate. Those receptacle enclosures located in front of buildings shall be required to be landscaped. A building permit must be obtained prior to the construction and/or installation of the enclosure and subject to the regulations in this section. (1) Applicability. The requirements of this section shall be applicable to apartments or apartment complexes consisting of five or more living units, commercial land uses and those properties with identified land uses in the commercial zoning districts that are located within industrial zoning districts. (2) Screening requirements. All new refuse areas with receptacles (dumpsters) shall be completely screened from adjacent properties by an enclosure that is at least six feet high and is completely enclosed on four sides with one of the sides being a gate. Those receptacle enclosures located in front of buildings shall be required to be landscaped. A building permit must be obtained prior to the construction and/or installation of the enclosure and subject to the regulations in this section. (3) Receptacle (dumpster) location and service access areas. The location and placement of the receptacle shall not be in the public right of way or in a manner that the service vehicle will block any street, public alley or that negatively impacts adjacent properties. The location and placement of dumpsters and enclosures shall be planned and constructed in a manner that allows unobstructed access to each dumpster and the unobstructed opening of the gates during the disposal process. (4) Construction requirements. a. Enclosures shall be constructed of an opaque fire-resistant type material including masonry, concrete, corrugated steel of not less than 18 gauge, trex, black vinyl coated chain link with slats maximum spacing of one-half inch, or any combination of these elements. Any combination of screening by landscaping, berms, or existing structures is also acceptable where it provides opaque screening from street. The enclosure shall be constructed in such a manner that all structural members, including braces, posts, poles and other projections, shall be on the interior side. The enclosures shall be of a material and color the same or similar to the existing principal structure. b. The enclosure shall fully enclose the receptacle (dumpster) and shall be at least six inches above the maximum height of the dumpster. c. All enclosures shall have pedestrian and service access gates and their construction shall be of sturdy metal frame and hinges with an opaque facing material. The gates shall be constructed with commercial grade hinges, poles and hasps. 1. Enclosures shall have double gates or ADA compliant gates with an approved latch. 2. Enclosures with gates that swing out from the dumpster shall be set back from the property line at least a distance equal to the width of the gate. 3. Gates cannot open into a drive lane or across the sidewalk. d. All new developments shall have bollards placed around the area of the dumpster to protect the enclosure from being hit during the emptying process, preserve the life and aesthetics of the enclosure and to prevent gates from swinging open into traffic. (5) Maintenance. a. Dumpsters shall remain inside the enclosure at all times except during the scheduled collection periods. b. Approved enclosures shall be maintained in good condition and appearance at all times. c. Gates and latches shall be kept fully operable and shall be closed except during scheduled collection periods. (Ord. of 1-3-95, § 13.02; Ord. No. 2018-14(3), § 13.02, 5-21-18; Ord. No. 2022-46(4), 6-20-22)

Source: City of Jackson, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/jackson/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH26BUBURE_ARTIXLATRST_S26-462REARREDUREFetched: 11/1/2026