Q&A
Discussion of the 2023 waste containerization study and potential expansion of collection schedules
0:31:51
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Council Member Abreu asks about the findings of the 2023 waste containerization study regarding the need to double refuse collection in some areas. Commissioner Tisch clarifies that the initial report has been updated, and the current model does not require increased service levels.
- Initial report suggested 20% of streets incompatible with containerization
- Updated analysis shows a much lower percentage of incompatible streets
- Current model focuses on Empire Bins for refuse, wheelie bins for compost
Shaun Abreu
0:31:51
The 2023 waste containerization study found that refuse collection may need to double in some instances to make citywide containerization feasible on about 20% of our residential streets.
0:32:04
Does the does the intend to expand its collections its collection schedules as the study found would be needed?
Jessica Tisch
0:32:11
But, Chair, I think you're referring to our future of trash report, which was our very first deep analysis of con the possibility of containerization in New York City.
0:32:25
Since that report, that initial report was published, we have updated our analysis and the report.
0:32:34
And what the new analysis shows is that that the number of 20% being incompatible with containerization is way too high.
0:32:43
And that's because we changed the model between the time we wrote that initial report and today.
0:32:50
And in particular, in that initial report, we had contemplated containerizing via empire bins, both recycling all all streams.
0:33:02
So not just refuse, but also metal glass, plastic, paper, cardboard, and compost.
0:33:08
Today, the the go forward model that we are working with is just using the empire bins for refuse and using wheelie bins for compost until we see the amount of compost go up, in which case we'd be thrilled to add empire bins.
0:33:26
But because of that change in the model, we are going to be able to roll out, empire bins on the vast majority of streets and to the vast majority of buildings that would require them.
Shaun Abreu
0:33:40
Would services need to be doubled under that?
Jessica Tisch
0:33:43
No.
0:33:43
We we do not contemplate the need to increase service levels.
