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NYC Implements Strict Rules to Combat Rat Infestation

Originally Published 2 years ago — by nyc.gov

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch have announced new rules aimed at getting bags of trash off city sidewalks as part of the city's ongoing war on rats. The rules will require food-related businesses to put their trash in secure containers, and there are plans to expand the containerization requirements to all chain businesses with five or more locations. Once implemented, these rules will cover 25 percent of businesses in the city and result in approximately 4 million pounds of waste being placed in secure containers each day. The goal is to make the streets cleaner and less appealing to rats.

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The Future of New York City's Trash Management

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times

New York City officials are considering a new approach to trash collection called containerization, which has been successful in cities across Europe and Asia. However, implementing the strategy in New York would require removing up to 150,000 parking spots, and up to 25% of parking spots on some blocks. The cost of implementing trash containerization citywide could easily cost hundreds of millions of dollars over the next decade. The new approach could revolutionize trash collection in New York, but it would require trade-offs, including sacrificing more parking spots than were taken for outdoor dining or the city’s popular bike-share program.

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