Thomaston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 116-31
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The use of incinerators in multiple dwellings is prohibited. Compactor equipment for the handling of garbage, rubbish, refuse and other waste material shall be required in accordance with the provisions of this article and applicable laws and regulations.
Section 116-31 of Thomaston's Code of Ordinances bans the use of incinerators in multiple dwellings entirely. In their place, the provision mandates that compactor equipment be used for handling garbage, rubbish, refuse, and other waste materials. This requirement applies in accordance with the broader provisions of the article and any other applicable laws and regulations governing waste handling.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 116-31, operators of multiple dwellings in Thomaston are expected to have removed or decommissioned any incinerators and to have installed compliant compactor equipment for waste management. A compliant operator ensures that the compactor system meets the standards set out in Chapter 116 and any other applicable local or state regulations. Routine maintenance and documentation of the compactor equipment are practices generally 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 116-31 gives residents of multiple dwellings in Thomaston the assurance that incinerators are prohibited and that proper compactor equipment must be provided for waste disposal. If a building appears to lack compliant waste-handling equipment or is still using an incinerator, tenants may consider raising this as a potential code violation with the appropriate local housing or code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Thomaston's Code of Ordinances can help residents 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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