NYC Unveils New Trash Bins as Part of Rodent Control Efforts

NEW YORK –On July 8, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) Commissioner Jessica Tisch introduced the new NYC Bin, a garbage can designed with wheels and a secure latching lid that is aimed at replacing traditional trash bags.

According to a NYC.gov press release, the bins, priced at under $50 for the most commonly used size, are “not only cost-effective but also durable, meeting the quality standards required for New York City’s demanding urban environment.”

Accompanying the rollout of the NYC Bin is a proposed rule by the Department of Sanitation requiring all buildings with one to nine residential units, as well as special use buildings like city agency offices and houses of worship, to utilize these containers for their trash. Effective Nov. 12, 2024, this measure aims to standardize waste management practices across the city, ensuring cleaner streets and more efficient collection processes.

The city is hoping that the bins, featuring secure latching lids to prevent rodents from entering, will be an important part of its rodent control efforts.

Kathleen Corradi, New York City's director of rodent mitigation (aka, NYC rodent czar), said in the NYC.gov press release, "The NYC Bin adds another instrumental tool in New York City's rat mitigation toolkit. With this next step in the Department of Sanitation's 'Trash Revolution,' New York City continues its efforts to systematically deny rats a curbside buffet and get black bags off our streets."