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What is NYC RCNY § 88.19?

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(a) Containers. Where an event is not subject to the rules of the Mayor's Office of Citywide Events Coordination and Management Street Activity Permit Office (50 RCNY Chapter 1), or successor office or agency, the sponsor shall provide or arrange for an adequate number of receptacles and containers, constructed in comp

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§ 88.19 Refuse and Trash.

RCNY § 88.19

(a)Containers. Where an event is not subject to the rules of the Mayor's Office of Citywide Events Coordination and Management Street Activity Permit Office (50 RCNY Chapter 1), or successor office or agency, the sponsor shall provide or arrange for an adequate number of receptacles and containers, constructed in compliance with 24 RCNY Health Code Article 151, for the storage and disposal of refuse, garbage and recyclables.

(b)Cleaning and maintenance. The sponsor shall maintain or arrange for maintenance of the event area and for the collection and removal of accumulated refuse and garbage at regularly scheduled intervals during and after the event.

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