Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 166 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 166-45
Disposal of rubbish and garbage; abandonment of refrigerators
Operative Text
A. Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall dispose of all his or her rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in the rubbish containers required by § 166-16E . B. Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall dispose of all his or her garbage and any other organic waste, which might provide food for rodents, in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in the garbage disposal facilities or garbage storage containers required by § 166-16F . It shall be the responsibility of the owner to supply such facilities or containers for all dwelling units. It shall be prohibited to store or accumulate garbage or refuse in public halls and stairways. No refrigerator may be discarded, abandoned or stored in a place accessible to children without first removing any locking devices or the hinges of the door or doors.
Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 166 § 166-45 establishes shared responsibilities for waste disposal in residential dwellings. Occupants are required to place rubbish and garbage in designated containers in a clean and sanitary way, while property owners bear responsibility for supplying those containers and facilities. The provision also prohibits storing or accumulating garbage in shared spaces like hallways and stairways, and requires that any discarded or stored refrigerator have its locking devices or door hinges removed before it can be left in a place accessible to children.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 166 § 166-45, property owners are responsible for supplying appropriate rubbish and garbage storage containers or disposal facilities for all dwelling units, as further specified in §§ 166-16E and 166-16F. Compliant operators generally ensure that common areas such as hallways and stairways remain free of accumulated garbage or refuse. When disposing of or storing refrigerators on the property, operators typically remove locking devices or door hinges before placing them anywhere children might access them.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 166 § 166-45 gives occupants a clear role in maintaining sanitary conditions by using the designated rubbish and garbage containers provided by the property owner. If an owner has failed to supply the required containers or facilities, that failure may be relevant to any code-compliance complaint filed with local housing or code enforcement authorities. Tenants who believe conditions in their building violate this provision — such as garbage accumulating in shared hallways — may consider contacting Johnson City's code enforcement office or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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