Montour Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 108-9
Litter; sanitary facilities and methods; abandoned refrigerators
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A. Residential, commercial and industrial premises, whether improved or vacant, shall be maintained free of litter; provided, however, that this section shall not prohibit the storage of litter in appropriate private receptacles for collection. B. Adequate sanitary facilities and methods shall be used for the collection, storage, handling and disposal of garbage and refuse in accordance with the provisions of applicable codes. Each owner of any building from which garbage, rubbish, mixed refuse, ashes or other wastes are collected shall provide refuse containers sufficient in number to hold all collectible wastes which may accumulate. Containers must be rodent- and insectproof and watertight and must be kept covered at all times. Such containers must not be kept in a front yard or exterior side yard. C. No refrigerator may be discarded, abandoned or stored in a place accessible to children without first completely removing any locking or latching devices and all doors. D. Dumpsters and similar large receptacles shall be shielded from the public view by means of appropriate landscaping, hedges, fences or screening. This section shall not apply to receptacles for clothing and the like donated to charity. E. Shopping centers, supermarkets and similar business units shall provide permanent, attractive, decorated litter receptacles within the premises for public use in sufficient quantity so that a person will not have to walk in excess of 50 feet to use any such receptacle.
Montour Falls Code ch. 108 § 108-9 establishes a set of property-maintenance standards covering litter control, refuse storage, and related sanitary practices for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Under this provision, all premises must be kept free of litter, waste containers must be rodent-proof, watertight, and covered, and dumpsters must be screened from public view. The rule also prohibits leaving refrigerators accessible to children unless all locking mechanisms and doors have been removed, and it requires shopping centers and similar businesses to place litter receptacles close enough that no member of the public has to walk more than 50 feet to reach one.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Montour Falls Code ch. 108 § 108-9 generally ensure that refuse containers are sufficient in number to hold all collectible waste, are rodent- and insectproof, watertight, and kept covered at all times, and are not placed in front or exterior side yards. Compliant operators also arrange for dumpsters and large receptacles to be screened from public view through landscaping, fencing, or similar means, and they ensure that any discarded refrigerators have all doors and locking devices fully removed before disposal. Retail and commercial operators such as shopping centers typically audit the placement of litter receptacles to confirm that no point within the premises is more than 50 feet from a receptacle.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in properties covered by Montour Falls Code ch. 108 § 108-9 have an interest in knowing that their landlord is responsible for providing adequate, properly maintained refuse containers in sufficient number to handle accumulated waste. If containers are missing, uncovered, not rodent-proof, or improperly located, this provision may be relevant to housing or code-enforcement complaints filed with the appropriate local municipal authority in Montour Falls. Tenants who believe a property is out of compliance with § 108-9 may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization or the village's code enforcement office to understand available options.
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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