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'Trash Chaos': New Yorkers frustrated by rollout of City's new composting rules - Caribbean Life

New York City's new curbside composting and uniform bin rules caused confusion, inconsistent pickups, odors, and storage challenges in dense neighborhoods.

fromNews 12 - Default

1 week ago

Turf war: Abandoned, trash-filled lot attracts rats and cats in Coney Island

Pictures show that even the neighborhood cats have given up the fight and are sharing food sources with the rodents.

Public health

Los Angeles

fromLos Angeles Times

1 month ago

'Extra large' rats flourish and feast on an L.A. street turned dumping ground for rotting produce

Trucks regularly dump overripe and rotten produce on Naomi Avenue, creating persistent foul odors, fly infestations, and slow city cleanup response.

New York City

fromwww.amny.com

2 months ago

Piles of aggravation: New Yorkers are fed up with increasing dog waste on city sidewalks and streets

Dog waste is piling up across New York City, angering residents and prompting calls for greater cleanup and enforcement.

fromwww.theguardian.com

3 months ago

Something stinks in Philadelphia and it's not just the uncollected garbage | Arwa Mahdawi

The accumulation of trash in Philadelphia due to the strike of 10,000 city workers serves as a vivid reminder of the essential role these workers play in society.

US politics

fromLos Angeles Times

5 months ago

Time-restricted 'smart' toilets arrive in Long Beach as city looks to plug restroom gaps

Cities across the country want to provide bathrooms, but costs and operational challenges stop them from doing so. - Jessica Heinzelman, Throne Labs co-founder

NYC startup

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