NYC's rat-fighting trash container plan could remove 150K parking spots: report

The city's $4 million garbage “containerization” study found that giant receptacles could be installed on 89 percent of city streets to combat rats — including in most outer boroughs without eating up parking. But it would be more difficult in much of Manhattan.

NYC, in fight against rats, asks residents to take the trash out later

EXCLU: Sanitation Department Hires McKinsey for Containerization Study – Streetsblog New York City : r/nyc

NYC's rat problem is getting worse as calls to cut back outdoor dining intensify : r/nyc

Rodents on the rise: How NYC is losing the rat battle : r/nyc

NYC Rats: Eric Adams Reveals New Action Plan – NBC New York

Sanitation: Trash Containerization Can Be Done With a Historic Reuse of Parking; Pilot to Start This Fall - Streetsblog New York City

NYC trash: Food businesses need to toss food in containers starting Tuesday – NBC New York

Why New York's Giant Trash Bag Piles May Be an Endangered Species - The New York Times

NYC Can Fix Its Rat Problem If It Loses 150,000 Parking Spots - New York Magazine

NYC plans to fight rat problem by limiting hours trash bags can sit on streets

NYC's containerized trash program would eliminate 150,000 parking spaces

NYC plans to fight rat problem by limiting hours trash bags can sit on streets

NYC trash: Food businesses need to toss food in containers starting Tuesday – NBC New York

To fight rats and trash, NYC trades parking spots for giant trash bins in Harlem - Gothamist

The 'simple thing' to help reduce the NYC rat population