NYC Rat Sightings Continue Historic Decline
Briefly

Rat sightings have fallen in 12 of the last 13 months compared to the year prior. The Hamilton Heights residential containerization pilot zone saw a drastic 55% decrease.
The decline in rat sightings is attributed to significant changes in waste management practices, including adjusted set-out times, incentivization of containerization, and revised DSNY operations.
Containerization requirements for food-related businesses and the implementation of pilot containers have been key strategies in reducing rat-attracting trash, leading to a historic decrease in reported rat sightings.
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