AGENCY TESTIMONY
New residential containerization mandate for buildings with 1-9 units
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Commissioner Tisch introduces the new residential containerization mandate for smaller residential buildings in NYC, marking a significant change in waste management for these properties.
- Explains that buildings with 1 to 9 residential units are now required to use bins for trash collection
- Specifies that bins must be 55 gallons or less with a secure lid
- Mentions that by June 2026, these buildings will be required to use the official NYC bin
- Highlights the outreach efforts and focus on equity in implementing this mandate
Jessica Tisch
0:09:06
Last week, the first residential containerization mandate in 50 years took effect, covering buildings with more than, excuse me, with 1 to 9 residential units, everything from single family homes through the 9 unit brownstone.
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These buildings are now required to place their trash out for collection in bins of 55 gallons or less with a secure lid, and by June 2026, will be required to use the official NYC bin.
0:09:31
This comes after months of outreach, including substantial work with your offices and is being done with a focus on equity.
0:09:38
As a result, something amazing is happening.
