Showing ordinances that apply to Southold, NY
Southold is an unincorporated community (population 6,040) in Suffolk County, New York. Because Southold is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Suffolk County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The trash bin storage rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Suffolk towns require trash containers stored out of sight behind the front building line when not at curb. Covered rigid containers are mandatory; bags alone are prohibited in most towns due to wildlife concerns.
Brookhaven Town Code Section 85-846 requires garbage containers not be stored in any front yard and must be shielded from view from the public street. Islip Town Code Chapter 68 requires lids and prohibits accumulation. Southampton requires wildlife-resistant containers in some Pine Barrens areas. Containers must be maintained in good repair; damaged containers leaking or emitting odor constitute a property maintenance violation. Commercial dumpsters require screening per site plan conditions and must be emptied at least weekly.
Containers visible in front yard: 100-250 dollars. Damaged/leaking containers: 100-500 dollars. Commercial dumpster not screened: up to 1,000 dollars.
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