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Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

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New NYC Garbage Bins — and New Rules — Roll Out This November

Mayor Eric Adams announced a plan to require new NYC Bins for small residential buildings by June 2026, with escalating fines for non-compliance. Officials claim the bins, costing $53.01 for the largest, will reduce trash-related issues and injuries for sanitation workers. Some residents are skeptical, but the initiative aims to containerize 70% of the city’s trash.

Dumpster Dive: What’s in NYC’s Trash Now — and What’s Not

New Yorkers are throwing away less, but recycling less too, according to new city data. Samantha Maldonado, The City This article was originally published on Sep 20 5:00am EDT by THE CITY The Department of Sanitation is disposing of less…