#urban-cleanliness

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fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Editorial | New York, Let's Clean Up New York' in the war on trash | amNewYork

Littering not only reflects a lack of pride but significantly contributes to health problems by enhancing rodent and bug infestations, a continual issue in New York City.
NYC politics
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Toronto's proposed rat reduction plan passes 1st hurdle, could come into effect in 2026 | CBC News

Toronto's municipal committee has approved a rat response plan focusing on reduced rodenticide use and interdivisional coordination for effective management.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

New York's War on Rats has a new secret weapon: the big gray bin

The Empire Bins, standing 3-feet wide and 5-feet tall with gently curved lids, aim to minimize visible waste and enhance the streetscape in New York City.
New York City
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Day 87 at the 16th St. Plaza: Lots of planning and working

Public agencies are actively working to clean the Mission Street area, but face challenges from unpermitted weekend vending and drug use.
#waste-management
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

The Big Lift: City Starts Containerized Collection with Mechanical Trucks Uptown - Streetsblog New York City

Manhattan's Community Board 9 has initiated a new trash collection system, deploying 1,100 trash containers to enhance waste management.
fromBored Panda
3 months ago
New York City

Study Lists America's Dirtiest Cities, And NYC's Ranking Leaves Many People Scratching Their Heads

House Fresh's study reveals shocking results about the dirtiest cities, proving common assumptions wrong.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

The Big Lift: City Starts Containerized Collection with Mechanical Trucks Uptown - Streetsblog New York City

New York City
fromBored Panda
3 months ago

Study Lists America's Dirtiest Cities, And NYC's Ranking Leaves Many People Scratching Their Heads

House Fresh's study reveals shocking results about the dirtiest cities, proving common assumptions wrong.
more#waste-management
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago

Giant trash sculptures are coming to Cooper Square

The Sanitation Foundation's initiative links art and anti-littering efforts to encourage New Yorkers to improve city cleanliness.
The campaign, Don't Do New York City Dirty, uses public art to inspire community pride and responsibility against littering.
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

San Jose tightens abandoned shopping cart policies - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose aims to improve shopping cart retrieval by enforcing regulations on major retailers to prevent abandonment.
New rules will require retailers to install theft-prevention devices or partner with retrieval companies.
fromMission Local
3 months ago

Day 49 of the 16th St. Plaza Crackdown: Vendors sell out of bags, side streets trashed

The vendor held a tote on one arm, as she tried to convince the customer who looked down inside the bag. 'I got it from a store, from Macy's,' the vendor continued.
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