Putting out trash at 8 p.m. rather than 4 p.m. mostly just delays rat dinner time. But there's a better way to rat-proof our garbage, writes heybonanos
, piled-up black bags on the sidewalk are not a civilized way to deal with our trash. They’re rat smorgasbords; they stink; they are unpleasant to navigate; they are miserable accompaniments to eating outdoors. The Department of Sanitation knows this perfectly well, and though its ability to change a giant citywide system is limited, today its officials announced a few small-scale plans to limit the amount of time bags spend festering on the curb.
So, then, some questions. Is the Department of Sanitation going to distribute containers upon request? “Nope, gotta get your own,” says Goodman. Is there a maximum weight for a bin of trash? Not exactly, but there’s a volume limit that keeps the weight manageable: “Fifty-five gallons — that’s been the law for a long time.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
NYC Trash Pickup Is Getting a Major Overhaul — And Your Routine Will Have to Change, TooRats are running rampant in New York City like never before — and faced with ongoing complaints across the five boroughs, Mayor Eric Adams announced a new plan Monday: You’ll have to start putting your garbage out later. As it stands, NYC residents have been able to put out trash for pickup the next morning starting at 4 p.m. That…
Consulte Mais informação »
Adams to push NYC trash placement to night-time hoursThe Adams administration is pushing back the times when trash can be put out on the street — a significant shift that New York City leaders hope will lead to cleaner streets and curtail the scourge of rats plaguing New Yorkers in recent years.
Consulte Mais informação »
Seth Green Says Bill Murray Dropped Him in a Trash Can on SNL SetBill Murray has been a fan-favorite actor for years with a career ranging from iconic comedies [...]
Consulte Mais informação »
New Yorkers' trash time pushed to 8 p.m. under new proposalThe move, first reported by Politico, comes after months of negotiations with the building workers union. City leaders hope it will cut back on rats and stench.
Consulte Mais informação »
New York City hopes to starve rats with trash planProposed rules for New York City's trash aim to clean up streets and combat the city's rat infestation by cutting down on the animals' food supply.
Consulte Mais informação »