Richmond County does not require native plantings for private homes. NYC Parks and DOT use native species on public projects, and the Staten Island Greenbelt conservancy promotes native gardening.
There is no NYC ordinance mandating or prohibiting native plants for private landscaping. NYC Parks' Native Species Planting Guide and Local Law 11 of 2013 (biodiversity in parks) apply to public land. Private homeowners on Staten Island are free to plant any non-invasive species; however, NY Environmental Conservation Law Part 575 bans sale or planting of designated invasives (Japanese barberry, Norway maple cultivars, burning bush, etc.). The Greenbelt Native Plant Center sells local native stock to residents.
Invasive plant sale/planting (ECL Part 575): civil penalty up to $250 per plant.
Richmond County, NY
Staten Island outdoor lighting must comply with NYC Zoning Resolution Section 23-00 and 42-00 performance standards for glare and trespass.
Richmond County, NY
NYC Zoning performance standards and common-law nuisance address excessive light trespass onto neighboring Staten Island properties.
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Official NYC-issued or approved bins must be placed at the curb between 6 PM the night before pickup and 4 AM the morning of pickup, and removed from the pub...
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NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) collects trash on Staten Island. Under the 2024 Containerization Rule, residential buildings with 1-9 units must place re...
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Bulk items (furniture, mattresses, appliances) are collected by DSNY on regular trash days with no separate appointment for most items. Mattresses and box sp...
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Recycling is mandatory on Staten Island. Metal, glass, plastic, and cartons go in one bin (blue labeled); mixed paper and cardboard go in a separate bin (gre...
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