Thomaston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 116-32
Equipment capacity
Operative Text
Every new structure arranged or intended to be used as a multiple dwelling and every existing structure converted to such use shall have constructed and installed in such structure automatic compacting equipment capable of handling all garbage, rubbish and refuse and other waste material, whether or not combustible, as may be disposed of by the residents of such multiple dwelling. Said compactor equipment shall be capable of accepting and reducing all such garbage, rubbish, refuse and waste materials, at the rate of at least 700 pounds per hour, to a compacted density of at least 300 pounds per cubic yard.
Under Thomaston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 § 116-32, any new multiple dwelling and any existing building converted to multiple-dwelling use must be equipped with automatic compacting equipment that can handle all types of waste generated by residents, combustible or not. The compactor must be able to process waste at a minimum rate of 700 pounds per hour and compress it to a density of at least 300 pounds per cubic yard. This rule establishes a baseline equipment standard intended to ensure adequate on-site waste management capacity in multi-unit residential buildings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of new multiple dwellings or buildings being converted to that use in Thomaston must ensure compliance with ch. 116 § 116-32 by selecting and installing automatic compacting equipment that meets both the throughput threshold (700 lbs/hour) and the compaction-density threshold (300 lbs/cubic yard). Compliant operators typically verify these specifications with equipment manufacturers before installation and retain documentation confirming the unit meets the code's performance standards. Reviewing these requirements early in the construction or conversion planning process is a common practice to avoid costly retrofits later.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 116-32 of Thomaston's Code of Ordinances establishes that residents of qualifying multiple dwellings are entitled to the benefit of properly sized, automatic waste-compacting equipment capable of handling all household refuse. If the compacting equipment in a building appears inadequate or non-functional, tenants may have grounds to raise the issue as a housing code concern with the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Thomaston's local ordinances can help residents understand what options are generally available when equipment standards are not being met.
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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