The Department of Community Maintenance Compliance Division would like to remind Fall River  residents that it is
against City Ordinance to place or store unattended items on City sidewalks and or City property.

If you
wish to leave an item out for a friend to collect or an item with a “Free” sign that someone may choose to
take, please leave these items on your property for the safety of the public.

Chapter 26. Environment
Article II. Litter
§ 26-34. Depositing in gutter, street or other public place; duty to keep sidewalk and gutter clean.
[Amended 12-20-1994 by Ord. No. 1994-33]

A.
No person shall sweep into or deposit in any gutter, street or other public place within the City the
accumulation of yard waste (leaves, grass or twigs) or litter from any building or lot or from a public or
private sidewalk or driveway.

B.
Persons owning or occupying property shall keep the sidewalk and gutter in front of their premises free of
litter and yard waste.
If you have any further questions or concerns please contact us here at:

https://www.fallriverma.org/

508-324-2585

solidwaste@fallriverma.org