DOS Didn't Pick Up Trash on Scheduled Collection Date

DOS issued a violation notice to landlord for failing to store trash receptacles. The DOS inspector found three cardboard boxes and a 50-gallon bag of trash on the sidewalk on a non-collection day. Landlord claimed that the DOS failed to pick up trash on Monday, so it was still at the curb on Wednesday when the violation was issued. The ALJ ruled against landlord and fined it $100. Landlord appealed and won. DOS failed to make the required pickup on Monday, and landlord wasn't required to remove the trash. Landlord was permitted to leave the trash at the curb until the next collection day, which was Thursday.

Home in Queens Inc.: ECB App. No. 1101380 (5/31/12) [2-pg. doc.]