Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 124-21
Disposal of rubbish
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(A) Every occupant of a structure shall dispose of all rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner by placing such rubbish in approved containers. (B) Rubbish storage facilities. The owner of every occupied premise shall supply approved covered containers for rubbish, and the owner thereof shall be responsible for the removal of rubbish. An owner, person-in-charge and/or occupant of a structure who fails, neglects or refuses to comply with the provisions of this section shall be deemed in violation of this chapter.
Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 § 124-21 establishes shared responsibilities for rubbish disposal in occupied structures. Occupants must place rubbish in approved, covered containers in a clean and sanitary way, while property owners are responsible for supplying those approved containers and arranging for rubbish removal. Any owner, person-in-charge, or occupant who fails to meet these requirements is considered in violation of Chapter 124.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 § 124-21, compliant property owners generally ensure that every occupied premises is equipped with approved covered containers suitable for rubbish storage. Operators also take responsibility for arranging the actual removal of rubbish from the property, not merely providing containers. Keeping records of container maintenance and removal schedules is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating ongoing compliance with this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 § 124-21 gives occupants a clear role: rubbish must be placed in the approved covered containers supplied by the property owner, and it must be done in a clean and sanitary manner. If an owner is not supplying adequate approved containers as required by this section, tenants may have grounds to raise that failure as a compliance issue with the relevant local code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Huntington's housing code can help occupants understand what options are generally available when an owner is not meeting their obligations 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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