NYC NYC Sanitation Regulations and Legal Framework

Question 1

Which NYC Administrative Code title primarily governs the Department of Sanitation's rules and regulations?

Accepted Answer

Title 16 — Sanitation

Answer

Title 6 — Administration

Answer

Title 28 — Buildings

Answer

Title 34 — Transportation

Question 2

Under NYC law, who is legally responsible for keeping the sidewalk and curb area adjacent to their property free of litter?

Accepted Answer

The property owner or occupant

Answer

The nearest sanitation district garage

Answer

NYC Parks Department

Answer

The adjacent business, regardless of ownership

Question 3

What is the civil penalty range for a first-time violation of NYC's illegal dumping law for a commercial entity?

Accepted Answer

$4,000–$10,000 or more for commercial dumping

Answer

$50–$100

Answer

$100–$500

Answer

$25–$50

Question 4

NYC Local Law 199 of 2019 required the expansion of which program to most NYC residents?

Accepted Answer

Organics / food scrap collection

Answer

Glass recycling

Answer

Electronics take-back

Answer

Yard waste composting only

Question 5

Which NYC Sanitation rule requires building owners with six or more units to use a waste containerization system?

Accepted Answer

Section 16-120 of the NYC Administrative Code

Answer

Section 28-400 of the Building Code

Answer

RCNY Title 50

Answer

NYC Health Code Article 97

Question 6

Under NYC law, which agency has the authority to issue fines for improper refuse set-out by residential properties?

Accepted Answer

DSNY Enforcement Division (formerly the Bureau of Waste Disposal Enforcement)

Answer

NYPD only

Answer

NYC Buildings Department

Answer

NYC Health Department only