Endicott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 160 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 160-34
Disposal of rubbish and garbage; abandonment of refrigerators
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A. Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall dispose of all his rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in the rubbish containers. B. Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall dispose of all his garbage and any other organic waste which might provide food for rodents, in a clean and sanitary manner, by placing it in the garbage disposal facilities or garbage storage containers. It shall be the responsibility of the owner to supply such facilities or containers for all dwelling units in a dwelling containing more than three dwelling units. In all other cases it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to furnish such facilities or containers. It shall be prohibited to store or accumulate garbage or refuse in public halls and stairways. C. No refrigerator may be discarded, abandoned or stored in a place accessible to children without first removing any locking devices or the hinges of the door or doors.
Endicott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 160 § 160-34 establishes rules for how rubbish, garbage, and organic waste must be handled in and around dwellings. Occupants are required to use designated containers and keep disposal sanitary, while building owners bear responsibility for supplying those containers in properties with more than three units. The provision also prohibits storing garbage in shared hallways or stairways and requires that any discarded or stored refrigerator have its locking hardware or door hinges removed before it can be left in a place children might access.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Endicott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 160 § 160-34, owners of dwellings containing more than three units are responsible for supplying adequate garbage disposal facilities or storage containers for all units in the building. Compliant operators typically ensure those containers are available, maintained in a sanitary condition, and not placed in shared interior spaces like hallways or stairways. When disposing of or storing old refrigerators on the property, operators generally remove locking devices or door hinges before the appliance is left anywhere accessible to children.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 160-34 of Endicott's housing code gives occupants a clear responsibility to place rubbish and garbage in the proper containers and to keep shared spaces like hallways and stairways free of accumulated refuse. In buildings with three or fewer units, the occupant is generally responsible for furnishing their own garbage containers, while tenants in larger buildings can look to the owner to supply them. If containers are not being provided as required or shared spaces are being used for garbage storage in violation of § 160-34, tenants may consider contacting the local code enforcement office or a tenant-rights organization to understand available complaint processes.
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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