Michigan § 125.478 - Receptacles for ashes, garbage and rubbish; chutes prohibited.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 125.478 — Receptacles for ashes, garbage and rubbish; chutes prohibited., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 125.478. Receptacles for ashes, garbage and rubbish; chutes prohibited.
Receptacles for ashes, garbage and rubbish. The owner of every multiple dwelling, and in the case of private and 2 family dwellings, the occupant or occupants thereof, shall provide for said dwelling, keep clean and in place, proper covered receptacles of non-absorbent material for holding garbage, refuse, ashes, rubbish and other waste matter. Garbage chutes are prohibited.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 125.478
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 125.478 cover?
Section 125.478 ("Receptacles for ashes, garbage and rubbish; chutes prohibited.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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