Q&A
Viability of containerization in different NYC neighborhoods and updated assessments
0:38:22
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Council Member Abreu inquires about the challenges of implementing containerization in certain NYC neighborhoods, referencing previous studies. Commissioner Tisch clarifies that the initial reports have been updated, and the current model shows greater viability for containerization across the city.
- Initial reports suggested some areas would not be viable for containerization
- Updated model indicates very few exceptions to citywide containerization
- Empire Bins now considered appropriate for previously challenging areas
Shaun Abreu
0:38:22
And my last question before I turn it over to chair Juan, according to the DSMWise Waste Characterization Study, about 80% of residential streets will be candidates for containerization.
0:38:34
However, about 23% would not be viable even with doubled frequency, such as in neighborhoods north of Columbus Circle, the finance district, Midtown West, and downtown Brooklyn.
0:38:45
Can you speak more to these challenges, and what could be possible in terms of trash management in these areas as the rest of the city moves towards containerization?
Jessica Tisch
0:38:54
Yeah.
0:38:54
I think that also references the, the first report we put out.
0:38:59
It was more theoretical, our future of trash report.
0:39:02
And as I mentioned before, as we've we've changed the model since that study was done, and we now think that, there will be very few exceptions.
Shaun Abreu
0:39:13
So is it fair to say that the Empire Bay under this new model would be appropriate in these areas now?
Jessica Tisch
0:39:19
I believe so.
Shaun Abreu
0:39:20
Alright.
0:39:20
Thank you.
0:39:22
Chair 1?
