(a) Definitions.
1. The terms “catering establishment”, “food manufacturer”, “food preparation establishment”, “food service establishment”, “food wholesaler”, and “retail food store” have the same meanings as in § 16-306.1 of the Administrative Code.
2. The term “chain of stores” means a commercial establishment that operates five or more stores located within the city of New York that are engaged in the same general field of business and conduct business under the same business name or operate under common ownership or management or pursuant to a franchise agreement with the same franchisor.
3. The term “commercial establishment” means an entity that is required to provide for the removal of waste pursuant to the provisions of § 16-116 of the Administrative Code.
(b) The following must set out any putrescible solid waste, including refuse and organic waste, at the curb for private carter collection in rigid receptacles with tight-fitting lids, in accordance with 16 RCNY § 1-02.1(b), (d) and (e):
1. Catering establishments, food manufacturers, food preparation establishments, food service establishments, food wholesalers, and retail food stores.
2. A commercial establishment that is part of a chain of stores and that is not included pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subdivision.
3. Any commercial establishment receiving curbside collection of waste by a private carter that is not included pursuant to paragraphs (1) or (2) of this subdivision.
(c) The requirements of this section do not apply to recyclable materials other than organic waste.
(d) The requirements of this section do not apply to commercial establishments that receive off-street collection, including collection from inside a loading dock.
(e) Notwithstanding the requirements of this section, commercial establishments must comply with all laws, rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, the rules and regulations of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene with respect to the management of waste.
(Added City Record 6/30/2023, eff. 7/30/2023; amended City Record 8/2/2023, eff. 9/1/2023; amended City Record 11/16/2023, eff. 3/1/2024)