Yonkers, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 58 § 58-18
Garbage, refuse, rubbish and waste material
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A. Disposal of garbage, refuse, rubbish and waste material regulated. No person shall throw, place or deposit or permit any person under his control or employment to throw, place or deposit any garbage, refuse, rubbish or waste material except as in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and the New York Uniform Code. B. Approved receptacles to be provided. Every person in responsible charge of any building or structure in the City of Yonkers shall provide and cause to be kept and provided, for the exclusive use of such building or structure, an adequate number of approved, separate receptacles for holding, respectively, without leakage, burnable refuse and nonburnable refuse, to accommodate accumulations between collections. C. Storage of garbage and other waste materials. (1) All garbage deposited in such receptacles shall be securely wrapped. All receptacles containing garbage shall be tightly covered at all times with approved covers. Every such receptacle shall be kept at all times in a condition satisfactory to the Commissioner of the Department of Housing and Buildings. (2) No receptacle shall be placed upon any street, sidewalk, footpath, alley or any other public place whatsoever, except that covered receptacles may be placed at such locations for collection after sundown the night previous to collection. (3) Empty receptacles shall be removed from such locations the same day as soon as possible after collections have been made. No such receptacle, refuse, rubbish or waste material shall be so placed or stored as to contribute to the creation of a health nuisance. (4) Whenever it may be deemed necessary by the Commissioner of the Department of Housing and Buildings, platforms constructed of an impervious material shall be used for the storage of receptacles so as to eliminate the creation of a health nuisance. D. Dog waste disposal stations, to be provided. Every person in responsible charge of any building or structure that allow dogs to be kept in the City of Yonkers, with 25 to 50 dwelling spaces or units, shall provide or cause to be kept and provided, in a suitable location(s) on the premises, for the exclusive use of such building or structure, a dog waste disposal station which shall provide biodegradable bags and a receptacle for holding dog waste. Every building or structure that allow dogs to be kept, with 51 or more, dwelling spaces or units, shall provide two or more dog waste disposal stations. Every person in responsible charge of such building or structure shall ensure that all dog waste collected is properly and regularly disposed.
Yonkers, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 58 § 58-18 establishes rules governing how garbage, refuse, rubbish, and waste material must be handled, stored, and disposed of within the city. Buildings must have enough approved, covered receptacles to hold burnable and non-burnable refuse between collection days, and those containers may only be placed on public streets or sidewalks after sundown the night before a scheduled pickup. Buildings that permit dogs must also maintain dedicated dog-waste disposal stations stocked with biodegradable bags, with the number of stations scaling up based on the number of dwelling units.
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Under ch. 58 § 58-18, operators of Yonkers residential buildings generally maintain a sufficient supply of approved, leak-proof receptacles for both burnable and non-burnable refuse, keep all containers tightly covered and in a condition satisfactory to the Commissioner of the Department of Housing and Buildings, and ensure empty receptacles are retrieved from the curb the same day as collection. Buildings where dogs are permitted must provide at least one dog-waste disposal station with biodegradable bags for properties with 25–50 dwelling units, and two or more stations for properties with 51 or more units. Compliant operators also ensure that dog waste collected at those stations is properly and regularly disposed of, and that no waste storage arrangement creates a health nuisance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ch. 58 § 58-18 gives tenants a basis to expect that their building will be equipped with adequate, covered refuse receptacles and, where dogs are allowed, properly stocked dog-waste disposal stations appropriate to the building's size. If receptacles are missing, uncovered, or in poor condition, or if required dog-waste stations are absent, tenants may consider documenting the conditions and raising the issue with building management or filing a complaint with the City of Yonkers Department of Housing and Buildings. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Yonkers housing code can help residents understand what options are available under this provision.
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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