Great Neck Plaza, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 124-52
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The owner of a multiple dwellings, hotels or specialized senior housing facilities located within the Village of Great Neck Plaza may install a garbage compactor, provided that: A. The garbage compactor must satisfy the following standards: (1) The compactor unit may be of the fully automatic or semiautomatic type. The unit must be capable of producing one bag of compacted garbage for each 12 dwelling units per day. (2) The compactor shall be capable of reducing garbage to at least 25% of its original bulk. (3) Each compactor must be equipped with an automatic sanitizer in the hopper. This unit is to control both odors and insect infestation. B. The room in which the compactor is located must satisfy the following standards: (1) An automatic thermostatically controlled water sprinkler system is to be installed in each compactor room. There is to be one head for each 100 square feet or part thereof of the compactor room. In addition, one thermostatically controlled head is to be installed in the compactor hopper. (2) All sprinkler piping is to be properly sized black iron. The sprinkler piping may be tapped off of the domestic main, provided that the pipe size is a minimum 1 1/4 inches. The tap must be outside of the compactor room using an approved O.S. & Y. valve. (3) The compactor room is to be of masonry construction with walls of at least four inches thickness. The ceiling is to be of fireproof construction with a minimum two-hour rating. Each room must be equipped with a fireproof self-closing one-and-one-half-hour rated door. (4) The room in which the compactor is located shall have a floor drain and hose, and the walls are to be given a smooth coat of cement plaster or other hard-wall treatment approved by the Building Inspector. C. The garbage shall be collected and the compactor shall be operated in conformity with the following standards: (1) The garbage shall be placed in waterproof sacks, tightly tied at the top, and shall not weigh in excess of 60 pounds per bag. The compactor bags are to be polyethelone film at least 0.003 inches thick. (2) The compacted sacks of garbage shall be stored, pending their removal from the premises, in a properly ventilated and screened garbage room. (3) The compacting machinery shall be operated so that, under normal conditions of use, such equipment will not be a danger to life or property or a source of ignition and will not create excessive noise or otherwise become a nuisance.
Great Neck Plaza, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 § 124-52 establishes the conditions under which owners of multiple dwellings, hotels, or specialized senior housing facilities in the Village of Great Neck Plaza may install and operate garbage compactors. The rule sets detailed technical standards covering the compactor unit itself, the room in which it is housed, and the day-to-day handling and storage of compacted waste. Equipment must meet specific capacity, sanitation, fire-safety, and construction requirements, and compacted garbage must be bagged, stored, and operated in ways that prevent hazards, odors, pests, and nuisance conditions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners considering a garbage compactor installation under ch. 124 § 124-52 generally ensure that the selected unit meets the capacity and bulk-reduction thresholds, is fitted with an automatic sanitizer, and is housed in a masonry room with the required sprinkler system, fireproof ceiling, and self-closing rated door. Compliant operators also verify that all sprinkler piping meets the specified sizing and valve requirements and that the room includes a floor drain and approved wall finish reviewed by the Building Inspector. On the operational side, owners typically confirm that compacted bags meet the polyethylene film thickness and weight limits, that stored waste is kept in a ventilated and screened garbage room, and that machinery is run in a manner that avoids noise, ignition risks, and nuisance conditions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of multiple dwellings in Great Neck Plaza where a garbage compactor is in use are protected by the standards set out in ch. 124 § 124-52, which require that the equipment and its housing meet fire-safety, sanitation, and nuisance-prevention requirements. If a compactor room appears to lack required fire suppression, proper construction, or sanitation controls, or if the equipment creates excessive noise or pest problems, tenants may have grounds to raise those conditions with Village code enforcement or building inspection authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local housing codes can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what complaint avenues may be available under this provision.
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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