Williston Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 168-5
Interference with collection of refuse
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It shall not be lawful for any person to take, remove, collect or in any way interfere with garbage, refuse or other waste matter deposited by any inhabitant of the Village of Williston Park in front of his or her dwelling house or place of business for the purpose of having the same collected by village employees.
Section 168-5 of Williston Park's Code of Ordinances prohibits anyone from taking, removing, collecting, or otherwise interfering with garbage, refuse, or other waste that a village resident or business owner has placed at the curb for official village collection. The rule applies to all persons, not just residents, meaning no one may disturb curbside waste before village employees arrive to collect it. The provision is designed to protect the integrity of the village's refuse-collection system.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 168-5 of Chapter 168, property owners and managers in Williston Park should be aware that once refuse is set out at the curb for village collection, neither they nor anyone acting on their behalf may retrieve, sort through, or otherwise disturb that material. Compliant operators generally ensure that neither staff nor contractors interfere with curbside waste belonging to other properties. Maintaining clear communication with maintenance personnel about this restriction helps avoid potential violations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 168-5 protects the refuse you place at the curb for village collection — no other person is permitted to take or interfere with it before village employees collect it. If you observe someone removing or disturbing curbside waste in violation of this provision, you may report the incident to the Village of Williston Park's relevant municipal office or code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations or local municipal contacts can help clarify what remedies or complaint processes may be available.
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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