The New York City Department of Sanitation is exploring the potential use of drones to assist in enforcing new trash regulations and conducting inspections. With new rules in place requiring buildings to use specific trash containers, the department aims for drones to identify violations such as illegal dumping and early trash placement. Although this initiative is in its infancy, it marks a broader trend of integrating drones into city operations, utilized currently by various agencies for public safety and maintenance inspections. Privacy considerations regarding drone use remain unaddressed for now.
The city Department of Sanitation is considering a fleet of drones for enforcing new trash rules and conducting inspections alongside human inspectors.
Drones could help in identifying illegal dumping and monitoring compliance with new trash container regulations imposed on residential buildings.
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