NYC Sanitation Regulations and Enforcement Flashcards
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Under NYC Administrative Code, how many hours before scheduled collection can residents place garbage at the curb?
Answer: 6 hours
NYC rules allow residents to place garbage at the curb no earlier than 6 hours before the scheduled collection time.
Which NYC agency oversees the enforcement of sanitation violations for residential properties?
Answer: DSNY
The NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is responsible for enforcing sanitation rules and issuing violations for residential properties.
What is the minimum fine for an initial violation of improper garbage disposal in NYC?
Answer: $50
The base fine for a first-time improper garbage disposal violation in NYC starts at $50.
Bulk items such as furniture may be placed at the curb for NYC collection on which day?
Answer: The night before scheduled bulk collection day
NYC residents must place bulk items at the curb the night before their designated bulk collection day.
Which of the following is classified as a 'special waste' requiring separate handling under NYC regulations?
Answer: Motor oil
Motor oil is classified as special waste in NYC and must be handled separately from regular household garbage.
NYC law requires that all recyclables must be separated from regular refuse to avoid what consequence?
Answer: A sanitation violation and fine
Mixing recyclables with regular refuse in NYC can result in a formal sanitation violation and an associated fine.