It is unlawful in Utica to set out for collection any refuse or bulk item not produced at that address, or to bring refuse into the City or between addresses to use public collection. Those who illegally dump on another's property pay all cleanup and disposal costs.
City Code Chapter 2-22 (Solid Waste) prohibits diverting the public collection system: it is unlawful to deposit for collection any refuse or bulk item not produced at the address where collection is made, or to bring refuse/bulk items into the City or from one address to another to take advantage of public collection. A person who illegally dumps refuse on property owned by another must pay the cleanup and disposal costs under the chapter's penalty provisions. NY State Property Maintenance Code § 302.1 also requires premises be kept clean and sanitary, reinforcing that dumped material must be removed.
A person convicted under this part is punished by a fine up to $250, imprisonment up to 15 days, or both; illegal dumpers also pay all cleanup and disposal costs.
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