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Discussion on NYCHA waste management and trash issues

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      Council Member Gale A. Brewer inquires about NYCHA's efforts to address waste management and trash issues in public housing properties. NYCHA officials, including Brad Greenburg and Eva Trimble, explain their initiatives such as daily inspections, containerization, and the creation of a waste management department.

      • NYCHA reports 97% of sites are containerized, with a scorecard team conducting inspections
      • Officials highlight the creation of a waste management department with its own trucks for pickups
      • Brewer emphasizes ongoing challenges, including residents placing garbage next to containers and chutes