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West Harlem hits 100% trash containerization

West Harlem hits 100% trash containerization as New York ramps up battle against rats

As New York City continues its battle against rats, West Harlem is taking the lead on trash containerization — a system set to replace the city’s longstanding tradition of piling trash bags on pedestrian sidewalks for pickup.

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West Harlem becomes first neighborhood in North America to fully containerize trash

The area now has all of its trash containerized in the city's new Empire Bins, which are serviced by new, automated side-loading garbage trucks.

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New York City's First Fully Containerized Neighborhood in Harlem Marks Triumph in Battle Against Trash and Rodents

NYC's West Harlem now has fully containerized trash collection, helping to reduce rat sightings and improve cleanliness.

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Thor Equities at risk of losing 2 Harlem properties

Thor Equities, a prolific developer that a year ago lost two Manhattan buildings to foreclosure, now is at risk of losing two ...

The Next Phase of New York City’s ‘Trash Revolution’ Is Here

Large residential buildings in West Harlem are now required to put trash in large bins on the street instead of in piles on the curb. The mayor wants to expand the idea citywide.

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NYC starts expansion of Harlem River Greenway in the Bronx

More than four lane miles of on-street protected bike lanes will be rapidly installed along the Harlem River Greenway in the ...

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Fast-developing East Harlem gets city’s newest business improvement district

East 125th Street, the fast-developing corridor whose growth has coincided with persistent crime and sanitation issues, now ...

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