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Introduction of Manhattan Community District 9 containerization pilot program
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Council Member Shaun Abreu introduces the topic of the Manhattan Community District 9 containerization pilot program, highlighting its aims to improve street cleanliness and reduce rodent infestations. He notes the success of the current pilot program in reducing rat sightings by over 60%.
- The pilot requires all residential properties to use designated containers for waste disposal by 06/01/2025.
- Abreu expresses support for authorizing legislation to expand the program.
- He inquires about the projected timeline for expanding the containerization program beyond Manhattan Community District 9.
Shaun Abreu
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I'm gonna now transition to the Manhattan Community District nine containerization program just to temporarily bring smiles to your faces.
0:36:19
The New York City Department of Sanitation is launching a pilot program to containerize 100% of residential trash in Manhattan's Community District 9 encompassing neighborhoods such as West Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Manhattanville and Morningside Heights.
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This initiative aims to improve street cleanliness and reduce rodent infestations by requiring all residential properties to use designated containers for waste disposal by 06/01/2025.
0:36:46
In the current pilot program from one forty third to one fifty third, believe rat sightings have gone down by over 60% which is clearly a big victory and really exciting to see.
0:36:58
What is the projected timeline for expanding the containerization program beyond M 9 to other community districts in New York City?
0:37:07
I believe in your testimony you need authorizing legislation which obviously I think you know I'm supportive of, a lot of council members are, but assuming that that were to pass what would be the timeline to get to other districts?