Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 12-114
Waste disposal
Operative Text
Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall dispose of rubbish, garbage and other matter, as provided in §§ 12-25 and 12-54 . In a dwelling containing three or more dwelling units, adequate rubbish and garbage containers shall be supplied by the owners.
Section 12-114 of Tuckahoe's Code of Ordinances establishes a two-part waste disposal rule for residential properties. Every occupant is responsible for disposing of rubbish, garbage, and other waste in the manner specified by cross-referenced sections 12-25 and 12-54. Additionally, in buildings with three or more dwelling units, the burden of providing adequate waste containers shifts to the property owner rather than the occupants.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Tuckahoe Code § 12-114, owners of buildings with three or more dwelling units are generally expected to supply adequate rubbish and garbage containers for the property. Compliant operators typically ensure that containers are sufficient in number and size to handle the waste generated by all occupants. Failure to provide adequate containers in a qualifying multi-unit building may expose an owner to a code violation, so routine assessment of container capacity is a common practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tuckahoe Code § 12-114 requires every occupant to dispose of rubbish, garbage, and other waste in accordance with the methods outlined in the ordinance's cross-referenced sections. If you live in a building with three or more units and your landlord has not provided adequate waste containers, that may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants who believe this rule is not being followed can consider filing a complaint with the Village of Tuckahoe's code enforcement office or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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