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Council approves on‑street containerization bill after floor debate over fees and equity
Summary
The City Council adopted Intro 11‑23 on Nov. 12 to expand on‑street refuse containers citywide but faced opposition from some members over a $50–$55 placement charge for co‑ops and condos; the bill passed 30‑11‑4 on the floor.
The New York City Council approved Intro 11‑23 on Nov. 12 to expand on‑street refuse containerization citywide, a move sponsors said will reduce trash piles and rodent problems but that prompted sustained floor debate about fees for homeowners and co‑op/condo owners.
Sponsor Council Member Crystal Hudson described the bill — referred to on the floor as the Removing Animals from the Trash Act — as a…
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