Johnstown Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 43 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 43-2
Adequate refuse storage for multifamily dwelling required
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The property owner of any multifamily dwelling in the Town shall provide an adequate number of water-tight storage containers to store or contain all refuse and rubbish generated on the premises and shall cause such containers to be emptied no less than once every two weeks.
Under Johnstown Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 43 § 43-2, owners of multifamily dwellings in the Town are required to supply a sufficient number of watertight containers capable of holding all refuse and rubbish produced on the property. Beyond simply providing the containers, the rule also obligates the owner to ensure those containers are emptied at least once every two weeks. The provision places the full burden of both container adequacy and collection frequency on the property owner, not the tenants.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of multifamily properties in Johnstown Town should maintain enough watertight refuse containers on-site to handle the full volume of waste generated by all units, as required by ch. 43 § 43-2. A compliant operator also arranges or confirms a waste-hauling schedule that meets the minimum once-every-two-weeks emptying standard. Keeping records of container inventory and collection service dates can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Johnstown Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 43 § 43-2 establishes that the property owner—not the tenant—bears responsibility for providing adequate watertight refuse containers and ensuring they are emptied at least biweekly. If containers are insufficient in number, not watertight, or going unemptied for stretches longer than two weeks, that may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants who believe their landlord is not meeting these obligations can document the conditions, contact the relevant Town code enforcement office, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to learn about 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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