Littering of Premises.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 79-12
in effect79-12. Littering of Premises.
1. PROHIBITED. No person shall deposit, or permit or cause to be deposited, any litter, solid waste or nauseous or offensive substance or material upon any premises, except for materials placed in a manner approved by state or other local regulations, and not in conflict with this chapter.
2. RESPONSIBLE PERSONS. The premises owner and any person in possession of the premises are responsible for maintaining the premises in a condition that does not violate this section. A tenant who is in possession of a premises may be cited for a violation of this section when there is prima facie evidence of the tenant's culpability.
Source: City of Milwaukee Legislative Reference Bureau, Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances (city.milwaukee.gov master PDFs)URL: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/Volume-1/CH79.pdf#page=12Fetched: 10/26/2026
