10-13-24 Dumpster Enclosure Requirements

A. Applicability: Dumpster enclosures may be required at highly visible, public areas. B. Space: The space inside an enclosure shall be reserved for dumpsters only. No other items are allowed to be stored inside a dumpster enclosure. C. Parking: No parking shall be allowed within five (5) feet behind or on either side of a dumpster. No parking shall be allowed in front of a dumpster. D. Minimum Size: Each enclosure shall provide a minimum eleven (11) foot interior depth and a six (6) foot height. For single enclosures, with or without gates, the minimum opening shall be twelve (12) feet. For double enclosures, without gates, the minimum opening shall be twenty-two (22) feet and for double enclosures with gates the minimum opening shall be twenty-four (24) feet.¹ E. Bollards: Bollards or a six (6) inch curb shall be placed behind the dumpster to protect the enclosure wall from damage. On enclosures without gates a bollard should be placed outside of the opening face, one at each corner as to not interfere with collection. F. Safety: Each enclosure shall provide a minimum of two (2) feet of clear space between each side of the dumpster and the adjacent wall surface of enclosure, or any other dumpsters within the same enclosure. G. Placement: Dumpsters must be placed side-by-side. The stacking of dumpsters in a single-wide enclosure will be approved only on a case-by-case basis, before construction begins. H. Pedestrian Access: A pedestrian opening on one wall of the enclosure for employee or customer access to the dumpster is optional. I. Overhangs: Overhanging caps on the enclosure walls are prohibited. J. Concrete Pad: The enclosure shall be placed on a level concrete pad with a concrete depth of six (6) to eight (8) inches and the pad shall extend eight (8) feet out in front of the enclosure. Furthermore, the floor of the enclosure and the approach to the enclosure shall slope uniformly 1.0% - 2.0% maximum from the back of the enclosure to the front edge of the concrete approach. K. Gates: Gates are not required because of the negative impact on collection efficiency. However, any gates on the enclosures must be mounted with the hinges on the front of the posts and not on the inside. The gates must be able to be opened to at least twelve (12) feet wide. A gate stop or latch system must be installed on the gates so that they will remain in the open position when necessary. Gate clearance from the bottom of the gate to the concrete pad shall be four (4) to six (6) inches to allow for ice and snow build up. L. Access: A minimum of sixty (60) feet of straight-on access to the dumpster is required. Any collection point further than one hundred and fifty (150) feet from the public right of way must provide an on-site turn around.² A minimum of twenty (20) foot clearance overhead from building eves, parking awnings, trees, poles, overhead power or cable wires, etc. is required. M. Maintenance: Enclosures shall be always maintained in good condition and appearance. Gate latches shall be kept fully operable. It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that access to the enclosure is not obstructed. This includes removing snow, ensuring there is no parking in the area and repairing or rebuilding concrete pads whenever the pavement deteriorates. (4-2013, 10-24-13) ¹ See Bin Enclosure drawings ² See Turn Around specifications