NYC Snow Melting Operations: DSNY Tackles Piles with Hot Tubs

Snow Removal Efforts in NYC

• ❄️ Crews are working to clear snow throughout the tri-state area following recent frigid and icy conditions.
• 🚚 Massive amounts of snow are being removed from roadsides by trucks, as the snow is not melting on its own due to below-freezing temperatures.

Department of Sanitation's Snow Melting Process

• 💡 The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is manually melting snow using specialized trucks.
• ♨️ This process involves dropping snow into giant hot tubs at eight sites across the five boroughs.
• 💧 The melted snow is then strained and poured into the sewer system.

Prioritizing Bus Stop Shelters

• 🚌 A significant priority is clearing bus stop shelters, with over 3,200 reported cleared.
• ⚠️ The MTA has questioned the high number, noting that some bus stops without shelters are the responsibility of property owners.
• 🚧 DOT workers have cleared approximately 95% of bus stops with shelters, totaling 3,227 out of 3,400.

Navigating City Streets

• 🚶‍♀️ Clearing snow from sidewalks and bus stops is crucial for easier navigation and boarding buses.
• 🗓️ Alternate side parking regulations have been suspended through February 1st to aid in snow removal efforts.