Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 240 § 240-22
Garbage and refuse,
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A. Adequate sanitary facilities and methods shall be used for the collection, storage, handling and disposal of garbage and refuse within rental property. Storage containers within rental property shall be of an approved flame-resistant ·material. B. The accumulation or storage of garbage or refuse in public halls or stairways shall be prohibited. C. Tenants shall not place loose bags of garbage and/or recyclables outside the building or in a garage area and shall comply with the waste collection regulations as prescribed by Chapter 183 of the City Code of Ordinances. D. Tenants shall not store or leave interior furniture outdoors except for disposal in accordance with Chapter 183 of the City Code of Ordinances and applicable rules and regulations of the Department of Public Works.
Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 240 § 240-22 establishes sanitation standards for garbage and refuse handling at rental properties. Approved flame-resistant containers must be used for storage, and garbage or refuse may not accumulate in public halls or stairways. Tenants are required to follow the city's waste collection rules under Chapter 183 and may not leave loose garbage bags outside the building or store interior furniture outdoors except when disposing of it through proper channels.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 240 § 240-22, compliant rental property operators ensure that all garbage and refuse storage containers on the property are made of approved flame-resistant materials and that no waste accumulates in shared hallways or stairwells. Operators typically communicate waste collection requirements—including those in Chapter 183—to tenants at move-in and through posted notices, and they maintain systems that make proper disposal accessible. Keeping records of tenant communications about waste rules can support a showing of compliance if questions arise.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 240-22 of the Newburgh Code of Ordinances sets out specific obligations for tenants regarding garbage disposal, including not placing loose bags outside the building or in garage areas and not leaving interior furniture outdoors except for proper disposal under Chapter 183. If a landlord is failing to provide adequate sanitary facilities or approved storage containers as required by this provision, tenants may have grounds to raise that failure with the appropriate city authority. Tenant-rights organizations in the Newburgh area can help residents understand what options are generally available when sanitation conditions at a rental property fall short of code requirements.
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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