Ranked: The best smart trash cans, tested and ranked by an editor

I tested six smart trash cans over the course of a few weeks and analyzed them based on scent containment, design and more to ...
Gothamist

Mayor Adams' newest weapon in war on rats: Trash can lids

There’s a new front in the city’s war on rats and it can be found in bodegas, restaurants, grocery stores and cafes. On Wednesday, Mayor Eric Adams announced a new rule requiring all food-related ...
The Hamilton Spectator

Trash cans must have ‘easily removable’ lids — or you could face a $200 fine

If your garbage cans don’t have “easily removable” lids, you could be fined $200 under a newly-amended bylaw. Hamilton councillors approved the amendment in a unanimous vote Wednesday. It was proposed ...
The Providence Journal

Recycling lids? Let's take it from the top

I use a product that comes in a plastic container with a secure screw-on plastic top. Is it permissible to put loose plastic tops inside this container for recycling, rather than throw them out? — R.G ...
Staten Island Advance

NYC now enforcing trash container rules; here’s what to know

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Islanders need to start putting their trash in containers after New York City officials began enforcing container rules Jan. 2. Mayor Eric Adams announced new mandatory ...
Staten Island Advance

Here’s what you need to know about NYC’s mandatory trash container rules

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York City’s mandatory use of new trash containers began in November, but the full requirements won’t take effect until 2026. Here’s what you need to know: Mayor Eric Adams ...