QUESTION
What are the plans for implementing illegal dumping cameras across New York City?
1:01:37
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The New York City Department of Sanitation is increasing the number of illegal dumping cameras across the city.
- There are currently 280 illegal dumping cameras installed citywide.
- The department plans to add approximately 85 more cameras in the next fiscal year.
- This would increase camera capacity by 30% compared to the current level.
- The exact number of new cameras may change slightly after funding is finalized.
- Installing new cameras involves a 4-7 month process of site surveys and utility permissions.
Nantasha Williams
1:01:37
I have a question about enforcement.
1:01:39
You know, that's the bane of my existence.
1:01:42
So around illegal dumping cameras, Again, thanks commissioner.
1:01:45
You were actually the person to help me quantify how terrible illegal dumping is.
1:01:50
You're, like, number 1, in the city by giving me that information that you shared with the 301 calls.
1:01:57
So what plans does the city have for implementing illegal dumping cameras to deter and capture instances of legal dumping across the city.
1:02:05
I know you gave us maybe a few
Gale Brewer
1:02:09
last year.
Jessica Tisch
1:02:10
We have put up lots of illegal dumping cameras this year, and we have more planned for the next fiscal year.
1:02:21
Ryan, can you speak to how many cameras we plan to put up over the next fiscal year currently.
Ryan Merola
1:02:28
I can't commission.
1:02:30
Counsel's member, thank you for the question.
1:02:31
We have 280 up right now citywide.
1:02:35
For the next fiscal year.
1:02:36
In terms of the funding we received from the city, from council members, and from a few state partners, We are looking to add approximately 85 more cameras over the next year.
1:02:51
And that number, I'm gonna come back to you with a little more solid after we receive the funding, and we make the purchases because we'll have an exact number then.
1:02:58
But we're looking to add capacity 30% more than we have right now in the streets.
Nantasha Williams
1:03:04
Okay.
