The 2019 commercial waste collection reforms, aimed at reducing emissions and enhancing safety, are progressing slowly, with only one zone operational and two more to launch soon. Acting Sanitation Commissioner Javier Lojan confirmed that the entire rollout is expected to be completed by late 2027. Although city officials report some improvements, such as reduced crashes in the initial zone, significant safety concerns persist, with ongoing serious injuries reported. Officials emphasize cautious advancement to balance customer and safety needs as the program unfolds.
Pressed by Council Member Lincoln Restler (D-Brooklyn) on the years-long wait for urgent reforms, Lojan insisted he and his agency 'want to move as fast as we can' without risking safety or pricing issues that could result in the program's early demise.
Lojan said officials hope to speed up the rollout once those first three zones are in effect. 'We're committed to completing it by the end of 2027,' he added.
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