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 (green labeled). Curbside composting of yard waste and food scraps became mandatory for all Staten Island residents in October 2024 under the Zero Waste Act.
Brown DSNY compost bins are provided; collection is weekly on your recycling day. Violations start at 25 dollars for 1-8 unit buildings and 100 dollars for 9+ unit buildings effective April 2025. Textiles and e-waste must be diverted via donation, refashionNYC, or drop-off per NYC Admin Code. Contact Staten Island at 311 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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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.
Richmond County, NY
Home occupations are allowed as accessory uses in Richmond County residential zones. NYC Zoning Resolution §12-10 caps them at 25% of the dwelling unit or 50...
Richmond County, NY
Home occupation signage in Richmond County is tightly limited. NYC Zoning Resolution §22-32 allows only a single non-illuminated nameplate sign no larger tha...
Richmond County, NY
Home occupations in Richmond County may not attract significant customer traffic. NYC Zoning Resolution §12-10 disqualifies any activity that creates exterio...
Richmond County, NY
New York's Home Processor (cottage food) exemption applies in Richmond County under NY Ag & Markets 1 NYCRR §276. Allowed low-risk foods include baked goods,...
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