Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 § 190-109
Waste disposal
Operative Text
Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall dispose of rubbish, garbage and other matter as provided in §§ 190-46 and 190-73 . In a dwelling containing three or more dwelling units, adequate rubbish and garbage containers shall be supplied by the owner.
Under Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 § 190-109, every occupant of a dwelling unit is responsible for disposing of rubbish, garbage, and other waste in the manner specified by §§ 190-46 and 190-73. Additionally, in buildings with three or more dwelling units, the property owner—not the tenants—bears the responsibility for supplying adequate rubbish and garbage containers. This provision splits waste-management duties between occupants (proper disposal) and owners (container provision in larger buildings).
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 190-109, property owners of buildings with three or more dwelling units are generally expected to provide adequate rubbish and garbage containers for the property. Compliant operators typically ensure that containers are sufficient in number and size to handle the waste generated by all occupants, and that disposal practices align with the cross-referenced standards in §§ 190-46 and 190-73. Keeping records of container maintenance and replacement 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.
Section 190-109 of the Newburgh Code places the duty of proper waste disposal on occupants, requiring them to follow the methods outlined in §§ 190-46 and 190-73. If you live in a building with three or more units and your landlord has not supplied adequate rubbish and garbage containers, this provision indicates that responsibility falls on the owner. Tenants who believe this obligation is not being met may consider contacting Newburgh's local code enforcement office or reaching out to a 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.
Generated November 7, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References In
Rules and statutes that cite this regulation