NYC NYC Sanitation Regulations and Enforcement

Question 1

Under NYC Administrative Code, how many hours before scheduled collection can residents place garbage at the curb?

Accepted Answer

6 hours

Answer

12 hours

Answer

24 hours

Answer

4 hours

Question 2

Which NYC agency oversees the enforcement of sanitation violations for residential properties?

Accepted Answer

DSNY

Answer

NYPD

Answer

DOB

Answer

DEP

Question 3

What is the minimum fine for an initial violation of improper garbage disposal in NYC?

Accepted Answer

$50

Answer

$25

Answer

$100

Answer

$300

Question 4

Bulk items such as furniture may be placed at the curb for NYC collection on which day?

Accepted Answer

The night before scheduled bulk collection day

Answer

Any day of the week

Answer

Only Mondays

Answer

Only on national holidays

Question 5

Which of the following is classified as a 'special waste' requiring separate handling under NYC regulations?

Accepted Answer

Motor oil

Answer

Cardboard boxes

Answer

Newspapers

Answer

Plastic bottles

Question 6

NYC law requires that all recyclables must be separated from regular refuse to avoid what consequence?

Accepted Answer

A sanitation violation and fine

Answer

Delay in collection

Answer

A formal warning

Answer

Mandatory community service