On Tuesday, City Councilmember Corey Johnson was joined by Kathryn Garcia, commissioner of the Department of Sanitation, at the corner of W. 14th St. and Eighth Ave. to unveil new “big belly”-style trash cans and tout increased collection times for his Council District 3 (West Village, Hudson Square, Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen).
Johnson allocated nearly $70,000 to provide the new trash cans at key intersections throughout the district, including three intersections along W. 23rd St.; at W. 14th St. and Eighth Ave.; at Christopher St. and Seventh Ave. South; at Bleecker and Carmine Sts. and also Cornelia St.; and at Leroy St. and Seventh Ave. South and also Bleecker St. Additional pickup service started last September, including the area between Seventh and 10th Aves., from 14th St. to 23rd St., on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
“We worked hard to pinpoint the areas that were in need of new heavy-duty bins, as well as increased service,” Johnson said. “After consultation with constituents, block associations and community boards, I am proud to say that 32 new trash bins have been installed at street corners across District 3.”
Garcia added, “The Department of Sanitation is pleased to partner with Councilmember Johnson to provide additional high-end litter baskets and additional collection services that will enhance the cleanliness of busy Manhattan streets. I’d like to thank Councilmember Johnson for his continuing commitment, and we look forward to working with him in the years to come.”
