New Hyde Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 139-43
Garbage and refuse
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A. 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 the Village law or ordinances. B. In multiple dwellings, it shall be prohibited to store or accumulate garbage or refuse in public halls and stairways. C. No refrigerator or other device containing compartments which are capable of being sealed or locked 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.
New Hyde Park Code ch. 139 § 139-43 establishes rules for how garbage and refuse must be handled in residential settings. Sanitary collection, storage, and disposal methods are required in line with Village law; in multi-unit buildings, garbage and refuse may not be stored or left in shared hallways or stairways. Additionally, any refrigerator or sealed appliance that could trap a child must have its locks, latches, or door hinges removed before it is discarded, abandoned, or left somewhere children can access it.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential properties subject to ch. 139 § 139-43 generally maintain sanitary systems for garbage collection and disposal that comply with Village ordinances. In multiple dwellings, compliant operators ensure that common areas such as hallways and stairways remain free of accumulated garbage or refuse at all times. When disposing of old refrigerators or similar appliances, property managers typically remove all locking mechanisms or door hinges before placing the unit anywhere accessible to children.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under ch. 139 § 139-43, tenants in multiple dwellings have an interest in common areas—hallways and stairways—being kept free of garbage accumulation, and in the building's overall refuse handling meeting Village sanitary standards. If these conditions are not being met, general enforcement paths include notifying the landlord or property manager in writing, contacting the relevant Village code enforcement office, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance. Tenants who encounter discarded appliances with intact locking mechanisms on the property may also report that condition to Village code enforcement as a potential violation of 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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