NEW YORK.- The area of New York with the highest number of sanitation complaints turned out to be none other than Brooklyn, specifically in the 11216 ZIP code, known as Bedford Stuyvesant, according to a new study by air quality experts HouseFresh interior.
Through comprehensive analysis of local health complaints throughout New York City, 644 categories related to sanitation issues were inspected, including waste, recycling, trash, and more.
In Bedford Stuyvesant, a total of 7,664 complaints were recorded per 100,000 residents. This discovery highlights the need to urgently address sanitation issues in this part of the city.
The top five of the dirtiest ZIP codes in New York are completed by three locations on Staten Island: 10312 (Eltingville), 10306 (Great Kills) and 10309 (Pleasant Plains), as well as 10474, Hunt’s Point, in the Bronx.
These areas have reported high levels of complaints related to sanitation issues, underscoring the importance of proper waste and recycling management throughout the city.
In Queens, the cleanest area of the city
On the other hand, the title of the cleanest ZIP code in the city was awarded to the 11040 area in New Hyde Park, in Queens County.
In this neighborhood, only 176 sanitation complaints were registered per 100,000 inhabitants, which reflects a notable effort to keep the area in optimal clean conditions.
The study also compared data from major cities across the United States.
While it is not surprising that cities, with their dense populations and high traffic, have higher levels of pollution and sanitation problems compared to rural and suburban areas, it is interesting to note that New York ranked 17th on the list of the most dirty areas of the United States, with 3,728 complaints per 100,000 inhabitants.
In contrast, Baltimore, Maryland, emerged as the city with the most sanitation complaints, with a total of 47,295, followed by Sacramento, California, with 34,186, Charlotte, North Carolina, with 31,112, and Los Angeles, California, with 21,616 .
This study highlights the importance of addressing sanitation concerns in identified problem areas and highlights the need for a continued effort to maintain a clean and healthy environment throughout New York City.
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There is a garbage crisis in NYC, and authorities are trying to put the 14 million tons of garbage the city produces annually to better use.
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According to a study by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, NYC is the city that throws the most trash, compared to 26 other cities, in 2021.
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In residential trash alone, the New York City Department of Sanitation collects approximately 12,000 tons of trash each day.
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The amount of garbage, which increased with the pandemic, the creation of outdoor restaurants and the shortage of sanitation personnel, unleashed the number of rats: it is believed that the city has 2 million rats in NYC.
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To counter all this, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Sanitation Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch introduced the new trash cans this month.
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At the same time, about 10,000 employees pick up trash from residential sidewalks two to three days a week.
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Additionally, the New York City Department of Sanitation services more than 23,000 trash cans throughout the city.
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The main objective of this operation is not only to reduce the amount of waste on the streets, but also to take advantage of the garbage that can be recycled.
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But the most important question is: will you do your part?
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You can do your part with simple steps such as: use recyclable bottles and cups, use reusable grocery bags, keep a container for waste that can be recycled, avoid food containers that can only be used once and donate used items, instead of throwing them in the trash.
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Before introducing something into your home, think: “If it can’t be reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, resold, recycled or composted, then why am I buying it?”
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2023-09-15 03:25:00
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