Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 157-41
Garbage and refuse
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A. Adequate sanitary facilities and methods shall be used for the collection, storage, handling and disposal of garbage and refuse. B. In multiple dwellings, it shall be prohibited to store or accumulate garbage or refuse in public halls and stairways.
Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-41 establishes two related requirements for garbage and refuse management in residential settings. First, all collection, storage, handling, and disposal of garbage and refuse must use adequate sanitary facilities and methods. Second, in multiple dwellings specifically, garbage and refuse may not be stored or allowed to accumulate in public halls or stairways.
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Under ch. 157 § 157-41, compliant operators of multiple dwellings generally ensure that appropriate sanitary containers and disposal systems are in place for all garbage and refuse. They also take steps to prevent tenants or others from leaving or accumulating garbage in shared hallways and stairwells, which are explicitly off-limits for such storage. Routine inspections of common areas and clear communication to residents about designated refuse storage locations are practices commonly associated with maintaining compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 157-41 of the Clarkstown Code gives residents of multiple dwellings a basis to expect that public halls and stairways will be kept free of stored or accumulated garbage and refuse. If sanitary conditions are not being maintained or common areas are being used for refuse storage, tenants may consider documenting the conditions and reporting concerns to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Clarkstown's local ordinances can help residents understand the options available to them.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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