Bylaws And Regulations For Waste Disposal In New York
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Place recycling out at the curb after PM in a bin of 55 gallons or less with a secure lid and labeled with a recycling decal, or, if using bags, set out at the curb after PM. Use only clear plastic bags for recycling. Set bundled cardboard (flattened and tied with twine) out next to bins or bags.
Top 10 rules for effective waste disposal Remove food scraps from the kitchen daily – or more frequently if required. Arrange regular garbage collection. Do not allow garbage containers to overflow. Regularly hose down and clean garbage containers. Always use a garbage liner for garbage containers.
Section 16-120 of the New York City Administrative Code requires that all solid waste and recyclables be kept inside a building or at the rear of a building prior to collection time by the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) or a private carter.
To answer your question, yes, garbage disposals are permitted in New York City. But here's a look at why they are still rare and what you can do if the occupants of your building demand this now-legal appliance for waste removal.
Please note: as of November 12, 2024, new residential waste containerization rules require single- and two-family homes, and buildings with up to 9 apartments to use bins with secure lids for non-recyclable trash set out.
As of November 12, 2024, all properties with 1-9 residential units are required to use bins, 55 gallons or less, with secure lids for trash set out.
As of November 12, 2024, single- and two-family homes, and properties with up to 9 residential units must use bins with secure lids for trash set out. All waste should be set out by midnight, unless specified otherwise. If you set your waste out incorrectly, at the wrong time, or on the wrong day, you may be fined.
In order to keep as much material out of the landfill as possible, it's important for each of us to do our part. One of the ways to put that plan into action is through the 3 Rs of waste management — Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Reduce means to cut back on the amount of trash we generate.
As a property owner in New York City, you may receive numerous requests for garbage disposals. The devices are legal in NYC but uncommon, especially in prewar buildings and other older, high-rise structures.
Bins must must be 55 gallons or less, with secure lids, and they must be in relatively good condition. Do not overload bins – you must be able to securely close lids to contain waste and keep pest out. You should have enough bins to contain all your trash and composting material.
