Nuisance

The Taunton Board of Health investigates all nuisance complaints in the City of Taunton. A nuisance is any issue related to noise, odor, dust, garbage, or refuse.

View a copy of the Air Pollution Control Regulation (PDF) that includes odor, noise, dust, and open burning.

Many trash-related violations fall under the Housing Code 410.601 and 410.602.

• Housing Code (PDF)
• City of Taunton Garbage, Trash, and Refuse Ordinance (PDF)
• Dumpster Regulation 2019 (PDF)

Register a Complaint

To register a complaint, please call 508-821-1400 so that your issue can be addressed in a timely manner.