West Harlem First in North America to Fully Containerize Trash with 'Empire Bins'

Trash Containerization in West Harlem

• 🎯 West Harlem, specifically Manhattan Community Board 9, is the first area in North America to implement 100% trash containerization.
• 🗑️ The Department of Sanitation has installed approximately 2,000 street containers, known as 'Empire Bins', to eliminate black bag trash piles on streets.
• 🏢 These bins are assigned to individual apartment buildings, not shared by the entire block, and will serve over 29,000 households.

Goals of the 'Empire Bins' Initiative

• ✨ The primary goals are to achieve cleaner sidewalks, reduce unpleasant smells, clear street corners, and decrease the rat population.
• 🐀 The initiative is described as a 'trash revolution' specifically targeting the city's rodent problem.

Background and Business Requirements

• 💡 All New York City businesses and restaurants have been required to use trash bins since March of last year.
• 🎬 The 'Empire Bins' are noted for their distinctive design, drawing comparisons to 'Star Wars'.