Bronx Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) have raised concerns over a proposed rule by the Department of Sanitation requiring expensive trash bins. BID leaders argue that this unexpected cost, which could exceed $40,000 for each corridor, would place a severe strain on their budgets, diverting funds away from essential initiatives such as marketing and community events. They contend that their primary role is advocating for local businesses, not managing waste, and that the proposal shifts sanitation responsibilities unfairly onto them.
Peter Madonia, chairman of the Belmont BID, criticized the proposed rule as "outrageous and offensive," emphasizing that BIDs supplement sanitation, not take over its responsibilities.
BID leaders warned that purchasing trash bins would divert funds from essential services like marketing small businesses, directly impacting their ability to support local commerce.
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