"NYC Businesses Face Trash Bag Pile Ban in Mayor Adams' Anti-Rat Battle"

Starting in March 2023, New York City businesses will be banned from piling trash bags on sidewalks, instead requiring them to use lidded bins. The policy aims to cut off rats' food sources and improve cleanliness. Businesses must pay for private garbage collection, and shop owners will have flexibility in choosing the type of bins as long as they have secure sides to keep rats out. New rules also restrict residential garbage from being put out before 8 p.m. if not in a container. The city has seen a decrease in rat reports and an increase in sanitation-related tickets. Noncompliant businesses could face fines for violating the new regulations.