Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-44
Garbage and refuse
Operative Text
A. The exterior of the property area shall be kept free from organic and inorganic material that might become a health, accident or fire hazard, including but not limited to: (1) Accumulations of clothing and any other items not designed for outdoor storage; (2) All household garbage, dead animals, animal and human waste and waste material; (3) Accumulations, with or without the intention of use for ornamental lawn décor, of litter, glass, scrap materials including but not limited to wood, metal, paper, tires, plastics, junk, combustible materials, stagnant water, or trash. B. Approved sanitary facilities and methods shall be used for the collection, storage, handling and disposal of garbage and refuse. It shall be prohibited to store or accumulate garbage or refuse in halls or stairways. Receptacles for storage of garbage, refuse, and recyclable materials shall not be located in the area which extends from the primary residential structure to the exterior property line. Every dwelling and every dwelling unit shall be provided with as many such receptacles as necessary to contain all garbage and refuse, and all such receptacles shall be maintained in good repair. Receptacles for garbage shall be made of durable material, watertight and provided with tight-fitting covers. Garbage and refuse shall not be put out for collection before 6:00 p.m. on the day prior to the regularly scheduled garbage, refuse and recycling pickup of the Board of Public Utilities or remain at the front of the property for more than 12 hours after pickup. C. In multiple dwellings, it shall be prohibited to store or accumulate garbage or refuse in public halls and stairways.
Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-44 establishes rules for how garbage, refuse, and outdoor clutter must be managed at residential properties. Property exteriors must be kept clear of materials that could pose health, accident, or fire hazards, including household waste, animal remains, and accumulated scrap or litter. Garbage receptacles must be durable, watertight, and covered, and they may not be placed out for collection before 6:00 p.m. the evening before scheduled pickup, nor left at the front of the property for more than 12 hours after collection. In multi-unit buildings, storing garbage in shared hallways or stairways is expressly prohibited.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 215 § 215-44, compliant property operators generally ensure that all exterior areas are kept free of accumulated debris, scrap materials, and waste that could create hazards. Operators typically provide each dwelling unit with a sufficient number of durable, watertight, covered receptacles and ensure those containers are stored away from the front property line except during the permitted collection window. In multi-unit buildings, landlords commonly post notices and enforce policies that prevent tenants from leaving garbage in shared hallways or stairways, and they maintain those common areas accordingly.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 215-44 of the Jamestown Code of Ordinances gives tenants a basis to expect that their building's exterior and shared spaces will be kept free of hazardous accumulations and that adequate, properly maintained garbage receptacles will be provided. If a landlord fails to supply sufficient receptacles or allows garbage to accumulate in hallways or stairways, tenants may have grounds to raise that failure as a housing code violation. Tenants can generally report such conditions to the appropriate Jamestown code enforcement office or consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available to them.
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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