NYC NYC Sanitation Regulations and Enforcement 2

Question 1

In NYC, commercial establishments must place their refuse in what type of container?

Accepted Answer

Approved lidded containers or bags

Answer

Open cardboard boxes

Answer

Any available bin

Answer

Plastic wrap only

Question 2

Which NYC law mandates that property owners keep sidewalks and gutters free of debris?

Accepted Answer

Administrative Code § 16-118

Answer

Local Law 11

Answer

Local Law 97

Answer

Sanitation Code § 8-10

Question 3

How often must commercial establishments in NYC have their refuse collected at minimum?

Accepted Answer

As required by DSNY schedule

Answer

Once per week

Answer

Every other day

Answer

Daily

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of NYC's containerization law for large residential buildings?

Accepted Answer

To prevent pests and reduce street litter

Answer

To reduce truck fuel consumption

Answer

To speed up collection routes

Answer

To reduce overtime pay for sanitation workers

Question 5

Which offense can result in a DSNY summons being issued to a building owner for their tenant's actions?

Accepted Answer

Refuse placed outside without a container on non-collection days

Answer

Tenant jaywalking near the building

Answer

Tenant noise violations

Answer

Parking a moving truck without a permit

Question 6

Under NYC regulations, what must a sanitation worker do if a resident's recyclables are contaminated with food waste?

Accepted Answer

Leave them and affix a rejection notice

Answer

Collect them anyway and note the violation

Answer

Call a supervisor before collecting

Answer

Report the resident to the police