Nyack steps up code enforcement and containerization to tackle downtown rat complaints
Oct 24, 2025
Trustees heard a multi-pronged plan to reduce rodent feeding opportunities by ensuring mixed-use buildings have proper trash containers, hauling contracts and pest-control plans; staff said inspections and orders to comply are underway.
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Village staff described an intensifying effort to reduce rodents by requiring downtown mixed-use buildings to have proper containerization, active hauling contracts and pest-control services. The building department said inspectors are contacting building owners to verify contracts and containers and will order compliance where they find uncovered or uncontainerized refuse.
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