Niskayuna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 139-9
Littering; appliances; receptacles
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A. All properties, whether improved or vacant, shall be maintained free of litter, provided, however, that this chapter shall not prohibit the storage of litter in authorized 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. C. No appliance may be discarded, abandoned, or stored outdoors in any manner without first completely removing any locking devices and all doors. D. Dumpsters and similar large receptacles shall be screened from public streets, rights-of-way, and areas where pedestrians frequently travel. Said screening shall consist of a solid row of evergreens, or solid fencing to hide the dumpster/receptacle from public view. E. Shopping centers, supermarkets, and similar business units shall provide permanent and sanitary litter receptacles within the interior of the premises for public use in sufficient quantity to prevent a person from walking in excess of 100 feet to use any such receptacle. Receptacles shall be of sufficient size to accommodate small items of patron's trash (i.e., shopping lists, tissues, gum wrappers, etc.).
Niskayuna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-9 establishes a set of property maintenance standards covering litter, garbage handling, outdoor appliances, dumpster screening, and litter receptacles in commercial settings. All properties must be kept free of litter, garbage must be managed through sanitary methods, and appliances stored or discarded outdoors must have all locking devices and doors fully removed beforehand. Large waste receptacles must be hidden from public view by solid fencing or evergreens, and shopping centers and similar businesses must place enough interior litter bins so that no patron has to walk more than 100 feet to reach one.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under ch. 139 § 139-9 generally ensure that all parcels—occupied or vacant—are kept clear of litter and that garbage is collected and disposed of through sanitary, code-compliant methods. Operators who store or dispose of appliances outdoors take care to remove all doors and locking mechanisms before doing so, and those who maintain dumpsters or large receptacles install solid fencing or a continuous row of evergreens to screen them from streets and pedestrian areas. Commercial property managers at shopping centers and similar establishments typically audit the number and placement of interior litter bins to confirm that no point within the public area is more than 100 feet from a receptacle of adequate size.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in or near properties subject to ch. 139 § 139-9 have an interest in knowing that this provision requires landlords and property owners to maintain litter-free conditions and proper garbage handling on all properties, including vacant ones. If a tenant observes violations—such as unscreened dumpsters, improperly stored appliances with doors still attached, or inadequate litter facilities—they may report concerns to the appropriate Niskayuna municipal code enforcement office, which oversees compliance with ch. 139. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing advocacy groups can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what municipal channels are available for raising property maintenance concerns.
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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