QUESTION
What is the timeline for implementing large on-street waste containers and smart composting bins in certain areas?
1:13:01
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The commissioner explains the timeline for large on-street waste containers and smart composting bins in some areas.
- Large on-street waste containers will be rolled out in Manhattan Community District 9 starting next spring after procurement is completed and special trucks are ready.
- The department does not currently have funding to expand the smart composting bin program.
- Council members can allocate funds to the sanitation department to expand smart composting bins in their districts if needed.
Lincoln Restler
1:13:01
Really excited that the next big step on waste containerization is big buildings, any timeline on that, and we would really love to have some smart bins and CB 1 and CB 2 in Brooklyn, any timelines on those.
1:13:13
Okay.
Jessica Tisch
1:13:13
The The large on street containers for the high density were running phase 1 in Manhattan 9 starting next spring.
1:13:27
We're doing the procurement right now.
1:13:29
We've already ordered this special side loading trucks, but you should see them hitting the streets of Manhattan 9 a year from now, which is very exciting.
1:13:41
In terms of the smart comp posting bins, I do not have money in my budget at this time to expand them.
1:13:50
Although I would say for council members who are looking for an expansion of it, we are happy to take Council member funds if you want to allocate funding for that purpose.
1:14:03
And we can add to the that very successful program in your district where there's where there's need.