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Q&A on NYC bin reimbursement requirement

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Council Member Brannan inquires about the implementation and funding of Intro 1126-A, which requires DSNY to provide or reimburse for official NYC waste bins. Director Jiha discusses the current bin costs and potential funding allocation.

Intro 1126-A passed in February, requiring DSNY to provide or reimburse for official NYC waste bins
Current bins cost around $50, with an estimated $36 million to provide bins citywide
OMB to work with the council on determining the optimal level of funding needed for implementation

Justin Brannan

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And lastly on the NYC bin reimbursement requirement.

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So back in February we passed intro eleven twenty six a.

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Requires DSNY to provide official NYC waste bins at no cost or reimburse eligible small property owners one to two family homes who have already purchased the bins.

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Has ONB received any updated cost projections from DSNY for implementing this bill?

Jacques Jiha

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The bin that we have currently are the cheapest, to be honest with you.

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It's like $50.

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And, you know, so again, we estimate it's probably $36,000,000 to provide the bins.

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But again, from our perspective is we have some of the best quality paying right now at around $50.

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From my perspective, it's a reasonable responsibility of city property owners to buy those things at the price that was basically negotiated by GSNY, which is a very good price.

Justin Brannan

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So is OMB going to allocate funding to support the mandate?

Jacques Jiha

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Again, we will work with the council, you know, to see if, you know, what can be done.

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But, you know, what would be the optimum level of funding that's needed as part of back and forth with the council.

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But again, you know, we intend to work with you and if resources are available, we will come back to you and make your recommendation.

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