New Rule Mandates Trash Cans Instead of Trash Bags on New York City Sidewalks

Trash cans like the ones shown in the images will be much more common starting next year as no businesses will be allowed to put trash bags on the sidewalks.

“We are going to be the cleanest big city in the United States,” said Mayor Eric Adams when announcing that all businesses will have to place their trash in containers.

“This is a new rule we announced today so our business owners can prepare for the historic change.

“Whether it’s a bodega, a coffee shop, a department store or a fast food chain, we need everyone to come together so we can clean our streets once and for all,” the mayor further wrote in a message on social media.

This is a new rule we are announcing today so our business owners can get ready for the historic change.

Whether you’re a bodega, coffee shop, department store or fast food chain, we need everyone on board so we can get our streets clean once and for all. pic.twitter.com/vEgYpXpdFA

— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) September 19, 2023

Along with the mayor, officials such as the commissioner of the Department of Sanitation and councilor Shaun Abreu, whose district is part of a containerization pilot program, joined.

“Half of the city’s waste will be in containers. In the bins instead of the curb,” said Gabriela Carela, district director, Office of Councilman Shaun Abreu.

There will be 20 million pounds of garbage a day that will be in containers.

“I agree. Of course. Because the containers are very good. It makes businesses that have trash not put it out on the street like that,” said Victoria Collado, a resident of Washington Heights.

Other rule changes have been implemented in recent months, including later trash takeout times.

Also, since July 30, any business that sells food must put their trash in containers, which restaurant advocates say has been an adjustment.

“Unfortunately, that’s the part of this rule that adds the additional cost to businesses of having to purchase these containers,” said Jeffrey Garcia, president of the New York State Latino Restaurants, Bars and Lounges Association. “There are some who are still getting used to it, but the truth is that I believe that in the long term it is something good for the city.”

According to officials, the changes already implemented have resulted in a 20% decrease in rat citations. Officials expect these numbers to continue falling.

“To eliminate the rats that invade our city, keep our sidewalks clean and in general, create a better and healthy environment for our entire community,” added Carela.

Officials say they are making the announcement now to give all businesses time to prepare for the rule that goes into effect March 1 of next year.

2023-09-20 00:14:00
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