"NYC's Future Waste Management: Containerization and Rat Mitigation Expansion"

New York City unveiled a prototype of a new side-loading garbage truck designed to lift large trash containers, part of a move toward trash containerization to reduce the presence of garbage bags on city streets. The truck, equipped with Italian technology, will accommodate larger European-style trash containers, necessitating an overhaul of the city's trash collection operation and significant financial investment. Mayor Eric Adams has prioritized addressing the city's waste management issues as part of his efforts to improve quality of life.