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What is NYC RCNY § 7-09?

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(a) All containers or receptacles from which trade waste is collected by any registrant must have the volume capacity of each container or receptacle painted on the front of the container or receptacle in Arabic numerals at least 4 inches in height and followed by the indication "cu. yd." when the volume of the contain

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Effective: 8/31/2024

§ 7-09 Trade Waste Containers.

RCNY § 7-09

(a)All containers or receptacles from which trade waste is collected by any registrant must have the volume capacity of each container or receptacle painted on the front of the container or receptacle in Arabic numerals at least 4 inches in height and followed by the indication "cu. yd." when the volume of the container or receptacle is measured in cubic yards or "GAL." when the volume of the container or receptacle is measured in gallons.

(b)If a container is provided by a registrant, such registrant must imprint and maintain the registrant's name and registration number along with the accurate true measurement of the volume of the container. A registrant must, at no charge, mark each unmarked container provided by a customer with the name of the owner of the container and the accurate true measurement of the volume of the container.

(c)If trade waste is collected from any container that does not have the volume capacity imprinted, the registrant collecting waste from such container must report the exact location of such container to the Commission within three (3) business days of the time it had actual or constructive knowledge of the improper labeling. (Added City Record 8/1/2024, eff. 8/31/2024)

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