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DSNY's consultation with carting companies for Bronx zones implementation
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Council Member Shaun Abreu inquires about DSNY's consultation with carting companies regarding the implementation of Commercial Waste Zones in Bronx East and West. Acting Commissioner Javier Lojan explains the communication process and the timeline for implementation.
- DSNY communicates regularly with the 18 awardees for all zones
- The department will have more focused communication now that the schedule has been announced
- DSNY believes the six-month notification period is sufficient for carting companies to prepare
Shaun Abreu
0:27:39
I'll acknowledge council member Banks has joined us.
0:27:41
Commissioner prior to the announcement of the implementation of the Bronx West and Bronx East zones, did DSNY consult with any of the carding companies that will be servicing these zones and if so what has been their response?
Javier Lojan
0:27:52
So as you know chair, there were 18 awardees 30 Carter's for all all of the zones and they all submit part of the RFP process was they submitted the plans.
0:28:05
So you know we we communicate with them regularly and I think now that we've announced the schedule, the next two zones, we're going to have a more focused effort on making sure we communicate with them and also in working with BIC as well you know some of the non awardees because obviously now they have to be made aware that they're not going to be operating in those zones as we move forward.
Shaun Abreu
0:28:29
Do the carding companies believe, I guess you you're gonna have these conversations with them now but to the extent you have knowledge, do the carding companies believe they will have enough time and capacity to begin taking on clients in October and servicing them in November?
Javier Lojan
0:28:44
Yeah I think that's why we feel the six month, at least six month notification period is sufficient enough just based on the conversations that we've had and then their plans submitted.