Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-190
Garbage and rubbish
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A. Every dwelling unit shall be free from accumulations of garbage and rubbish that might become a health, accident or fire hazard. B. Garbage and rubbish shall be disposed of regularly by the occupant in the appropriate manner. C. Disposal of garbage by garbage disposal units shall be in accordance with all applicable regulations of Sleepy Hollow. D. Inflammable materials shall be stored safely or removed from the premises.
Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 § 245-190 establishes that every dwelling unit must be kept free of garbage and rubbish accumulations that could pose health, accident, or fire hazards. Occupants are responsible for disposing of waste regularly and in the proper manner, and any garbage disposal units must comply with applicable local regulations. Flammable materials must either be stored safely or removed from the premises entirely.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 245 § 245-190, compliant property operators generally ensure that each dwelling unit is maintained in a condition free from hazardous waste accumulations, and they communicate to occupants the proper disposal methods and schedules available at the property. Operators also verify that any in-unit garbage disposal equipment meets Sleepy Hollow's applicable regulations, and they address storage of flammable materials in common areas or units as part of routine property inspections. Documenting these inspections and any corrective actions taken is a practice commonly associated with ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 245-190 of the Sleepy Hollow Code places the responsibility for regular garbage and rubbish disposal on the occupant, meaning tenants generally have a duty to keep their unit free of accumulations that could become a health, accident, or fire hazard. Tenants who believe a landlord's failure to provide adequate disposal facilities or infrastructure is contributing to a violation may have grounds to raise that issue with local code enforcement or housing authorities in Sleepy Hollow. Consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Westchester County housing rules can help clarify what options are available 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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