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Elmira, N.Y., Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-454

Garbage and refuse

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Operative Text

Elmira, N.Y., Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-454
(a) Adequate sanitary facilities and methods shall be used for the collection, storage, handling and disposal of garbage and refuse. Storage containers shall be of an approved flame-resistant waterproof type.
(b) The accumulation or storage of garbage or refuse in public halls or stairways shall be prohibited.
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Plain English

Elmira Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-454 establishes standards for how garbage and refuse must be handled in residential properties. It requires that sanitary methods and approved flame-resistant, waterproof containers be used for collecting, storing, and disposing of waste. The provision also prohibits the storage or accumulation of garbage and refuse in shared spaces such as public hallways and stairways.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Elmira Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-454, compliant property operators ensure that all garbage and refuse is collected, stored, and disposed of using sanitary methods and containers that meet the approved flame-resistant and waterproof standards. Operators also take steps to prevent tenants or others from leaving garbage or refuse in common areas like hallways and stairwells. Maintaining clear documentation of approved container types and conducting regular inspections of common areas are practices generally associated with compliance.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Elmira Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-454 gives tenants a basis to expect that their building will have proper sanitary waste-handling facilities and that public halls and stairways will be kept free of accumulated garbage or refuse. If these conditions are not being met, tenants may consider documenting the issue and reporting it to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority in Elmira. Tenant-rights organizations can also help explain available options, such as raising a code violation as part of a housing complaint process.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Elmira Code § 8-359
Elmira Code § 8-428
Elmira Code § 8-428
Elmira Code § 8-428
Elmira Code § 8-403
Elmira Code § 8-426
Elmira Code § 8-428
Elmira Code § 8-428
Elmira Code § 8-359

Related Rules

§ 244.260
Compliance required
§ 14.567
ADOPTED BY REFERENCE
§ 244.340
Sewer and water connections

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