Larchmont, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 215-20
Garbage removal; blocked passageways prohibited
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A. Occupants shall place all garbage in the receptacles provided for garbage disposal and shall, where janitor service is not supplied, place for disposal all garbage and other refuse in garbage cans located in the exterior of the premises in an area designated and set forth for the same, but such containers may not be stored in the area between dwellings and street side lines or on streets. B. Where janitorial service for the removal of garbage and other refuse to the exterior of the premises is provided by the owner or operator, then the occupant shall dispose of garbage and other refuse in containers or incinerators provided therefor by the owner or operator in designated areas. C. Garbage and other refuse shall not be thrown out of windows or down dumbwaiters, nor shall garbage and refuse be set out on stairways or fire escapes or in common hallways. D. All fire escapes, stairways and common hallways shall be kept free of accumulations of personal belongings. E. All dumbwaiters shall be operative at all times where in existence and used as a regular part of the garbage disposal system.
Larchmont Code ch. 215 § 215-20 establishes rules for how garbage and refuse must be handled in residential buildings. Occupants are required to use designated receptacles and exterior garbage cans, while being prohibited from disposing of waste through windows, dumbwaiters, stairways, fire escapes, or common hallways. Fire escapes, stairways, and common hallways must remain clear of personal belongings at all times, and any dumbwaiter used as part of the garbage system must be kept in working order.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Larchmont Code ch. 215 § 215-20, property owners and operators who provide janitorial service are responsible for supplying appropriate containers or incinerators in designated areas for occupant use. Compliant operators generally ensure that garbage receptacle locations are clearly designated, that dumbwaiters integrated into the disposal system are maintained in operative condition, and that common areas such as hallways, stairways, and fire escapes remain free of obstructions. Operators typically communicate disposal procedures to occupants so that the building meets the requirements set out in this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Larchmont Code ch. 215 § 215-20 gives occupants clear responsibilities and also protections: shared spaces like hallways, stairways, and fire escapes must be kept clear, and building owners who provide janitorial service must supply proper disposal containers in designated areas. If those containers or common areas are not being maintained as the provision requires, tenants may consider documenting the conditions and raising the issue with local code enforcement or housing authorities in Larchmont. Tenant-rights organizations can help explain what options are generally available when a provision like § 215-20 is not being followed.
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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