Environmental Division

The Environmental Division is responsible for the enforcement of rubbish and trash rules, regulations, and ordinances. This includes trash left on City sidewalks for collection, the number of containers, large items or appliances deposited on the sidewalk for pickup, overloaded containers, tall grass and weeds, accumulation of junk on property, unregistered, abandoned vehicles, and any other issue relating to the environment.

The placement of trash bags directly on the sidewalk is a violation of (Sec. 30-2. – Littering) of the code of ordinances of the City of Central Violation of this ordinance carries a fine of up to $250.00 for the first offense and up to $500.00 for subsequent violations. Not paying or appealing the fine results in a summons to appear in Central Falls Housing Court being issued against the property owner. Failure to answer the summons may result in an arrest warrant being issued by the court. Failure to answer the summons may result in an arrest warrant being issued by the court.

We take this issue very seriously as we attempt to clean up the City. We realize that many property owners keep their properties clean. It is not fair to them that others are not taking care of their property. It is those who are constant violators that need to be reminded that if they do not take care of their property, they will be fined and ordered to District Court if need be. Environmental Inspections are done on a daily basis. We also enforce our abandoned vehicle ordinance. Any vehicle left on private property that is not registered and has no valid inspection sticker and/or is not in a roadworthy condition is “red-flagged” for a seven-day period to remove, or repair and register. Failure to respond results in the vehicle being towed at the property owner’s expense. Failure to pay the bill results in a lien being placed against the property.

Environmental Inspections

These are done on a daily basis and monetary fines are imposed for violators. We also enforce abandoned vehicle laws and the proper placement of trash bags placed directly on the sidewalk.