§ 4-43 — Intermodal Container Specification Requirements
New York City Administrative Code (current through L.L. 2026/147, enacted September 12, 2026, and amendments effective through October 10, 2026) · 16 RCNY § 4-43
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§ 4-43 Intermodal Container Specification Requirements.
(a) For purposes of this section, "container" shall mean an intermodal container. (b) All transportation of solid waste to and from intermodal solid waste container facilities shall be in containers meeting the specification requirements set forth in subdivision (c) of this section. (c) Each container shall meet the following specification requirements: (1) each container shall be designed, constructed, loaded, secured and maintained so as (i) to prevent the escape of wastes or liquids; and (ii) to prevent the loss or spillage of wastes or liquids in the event of an accident; (2) each container shall be completely enclosed, rigid, and constructed of nonpermeable material, provided that rigid top-loaded intermodal containers containing construction and demolition debris and no putrescible waste may be enclosed with a non-rigid cover acceptable to the Commissioner; and (3) each container shall meet all applicable U.S. Department of Transportation specifications and generally accepted industry standards.