West Carthage, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 63 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 63-8
Litter and refuse; receptacles
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A. Residential, commercial and industrial premises, whether improved or vacant, shall be maintained free of litter; provided, however, that this subsection 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 refrigerator may be discarded, abandoned or stored in a place accessible to children without first completely removing any locking devices and all doors. D. Shopping centers, supermarkets and similar business units shall provide permanent, attractive, decorated litter receptacles within the premises for public use and of sufficient quantity to prevent a person from walking in excess of 50 feet to use one receptacle.
West Carthage Code ch. 63 § 63-8 establishes cleanliness and refuse-management standards for all types of properties—residential, commercial, and industrial—whether built on or vacant. The rule requires that garbage and refuse be collected, stored, and disposed of using adequate sanitary methods, and it prohibits discarding or storing refrigerators in child-accessible locations unless all locking devices and doors have been fully removed. Shopping centers, supermarkets, and similar businesses must place enough litter receptacles on their premises so that no member of the public has to walk more than 50 feet to reach one.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to West Carthage Code ch. 63 § 63-8 generally keep their premises—vacant or occupied—clear of litter and use approved receptacles and sanitary methods for all refuse handling. Operators who dispose of or store old refrigerators take care to remove all locking mechanisms and doors before placing the appliance anywhere a child could access it. Owners of shopping centers, supermarkets, or similar commercial establishments typically audit the placement and quantity of their litter receptacles to ensure the 50-foot maximum walking distance standard is consistently met throughout the premises.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in residential properties covered by West Carthage Code ch. 63 § 63-8 have an interest in knowing that their premises are required to be maintained free of litter and that proper sanitary refuse facilities must be provided. If a property appears to fall short of these standards—for example, inadequate refuse receptacles or improperly stored appliances—tenants may consider documenting the conditions and reaching out to the appropriate West Carthage municipal code enforcement office to report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations in New York can also help residents understand what options are generally available when a property is not maintained in compliance with local ordinances like this one.
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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