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Free trash bin program for NYC homeowners stalled; here’s why

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Staten Trash bins Monday, July 8, 2024
New York City’s new trash bins are shown Monday, July 8, 2024 outside Gracie Mansion. (Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office)Mayor’s Office

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — City officials said Thursday that a free garbage can program hasn’t been trashed, but they don’t seem in a rush to make it happen.

A spokesperson for the Department of Sanitation confirmed reporting from AMNY that said Mayor Eric Adams would provide the $14.8 million to fund the program.

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