Brookline Hosting Virtual Public Hearing About Dumpsters And Rodents

BROOKLINE, MA — The Town of Brookline's Department of Public Health and Human Services and Department of Public Works is inviting residents to a virtual public hearing about the draft Solid Waste Regulations.

The webinar, which will be hosted by the Advisory Council on Public Health, is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 20. Attendees are encouraged to register in advance, which they can do online.

The Solid Waste Regulations govern the handling, storage, collection and disposal of waste in Brookline. The updated draft regulations have been developed as part of the town's comprehensive Rodent Action Plan, according to officials.

"The intent of the update is to provide more controls regarding waste storage, placement and security, with an emphasis on dumpsters in order to mitigate rodent activity," town officials said in a statement.

The statement continued: "The draft regulations require more information and controls for private dumpsters, such as providing owner and hauler information so that it is easier to communicate with residents/businesses when problems arise."

Additional changes to the regulations include aligning the language with updated State Sanitary Code language and strengthening enforcement, officials said.

The Town of Brookline also announced that the Solid Waste Advisory Committee will be providing feedback on the draft Solid Waste Regulations at its next meeting, which is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. More information about the virtual meeting is available online.