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What is NYC RCNY § 18-04?

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(a) Each individual publicly accessible collection bin must prominently display on the front and on at least one other side of the bin the name, address and telephone number of the owner of the bin. This information must be printed in characters that are plainly visible.

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§ 18-04 Maintenance Requirements.

RCNY § 18-04

(a)Each individual publicly accessible collection bin must prominently display on the front and on at least one other side of the bin the name, address and telephone number of the owner of the bin. This information must be printed in characters that are plainly visible. A post office box is not an acceptable address.

(b)The owner of a publicly accessible collection bin and the owner of the private property where such bin is located must maintain the bin in a clean and neat condition.

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