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    Autumn Has Arrived – Are We Responsible for Fallen Leaves?

    Leaf Disposal  •  Citywide

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    How to collect your fall leaves and properly dispose of yard waste. Autumn has arrived, and with it, the annual plethora of fallen leaves in every shape, color and size. A New York City resident or commercial business owner is responsible for keeping sidewalk areas free from any obstruction that could impede pedestrian traffic. This begs the question, does such a requirement include a responsibility to rake, collect and set out fall foliage?

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    Tags : cleaning, Department of Sanitation, leaf disposal, leaves, organics waste, slip and fall, yard waste
    Date:11/08/2019
    Category : Department of Sanitation
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