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What is NYC RCNY § 18-03?

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(a) By April 1, 2015, all owners of publicly accessible collection bins that are placed on private property with written permission of the property owner or the property owner's designated agent must register with the Department. Registration forms may be obtained from the Department's website or by written request to:

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§ 18-03 Registration Requirements.

RCNY § 18-03

(a)By April 1, 2015, all owners of publicly accessible collection bins that are placed on private property with written permission of the property owner or the property owner's designated agent must register with the Department. Registration forms may be obtained from the Department's website or by written request to: New York City Department of Sanitation Bureau of Recycling and Sustainability 44 Beaver Street, 6th Floor New York, New York 10004 Attn: Collection Bin - Registration (b) The Registration must include: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the owner. A post office box is not an acceptable address; (2) the location of the owner's publicly accessible collection bin(s); and (3) the type of material collected in the bin(s).

(c)It is unlawful for the owner of any publicly accessible collection bin to fail to register with the Department.

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