Mayor Eric Adams Trolled After Announcing New York City Will Now Use Trash Cans: ‘Is This A Joke’
Social media is poking fun at Mayor Eric Adams for declaring New York City's new "revolution" in waste disposal — a trash can.
The mayor was joined by the Department of Sanitation's Commissioner Jessica Tisch Monday, excited to unveil the city's first "official" trash bin outside of Gracie Mansion, Adams' mayoral residence.
Officials have announced that starting November 12, landlords with residential buildings with one to nine units will be required to use trash bins with lids securely attached. The mayor says the move is taking the "next step forward in our 'Trash Revolution.' "
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New York learning about trash cans in 2024 is an insane flex. https://t.co/SBaxvoylAH
— Sonny Bunch (@SonnyBunch) July 8, 2024
Social media had a field day with the announcement — made with Jay-Z's "Empire State of Mind" blasting in the background — showing Adams, 63, rolling out a black plastic trash bin and placing a trash bag inside.
"New York learning about trash cans in 2024 is an insane flex," user SonnyBunch penned in their caption on Twitter, now known as X. "We call New York City the trash can of America," user Lou Perez replied.
"I feel like this is something that should've been discovered a long time ago lol," a third user joked. "The guy who sleeps on our trash pile is gonna be really upset about this," a fourth poked.
Beginning November 12, all properties with 1-9 residential units will be required to set their trash out in...a wheelie bin! Who'd have thought???
— NYC Sanitation (@NYCSanitation) July 8, 2024
Don't have one? Property owners and building managers can buy the Official NYC Bin at https://t.co/Pe5iBzWmij. pic.twitter.com/sZzPgaknBM
In February, Adams — who vocalized his dislike for city rats while announcing the first National Urban Rat Summit — introduced side-loading garbage trucks, which is old news to most other cities across the country.
"They are getting more and more bold," Adams said of the growing rodent issue in the Big Apple. "They no longer run from you — they just hang out and just do what they want. And we want to make sure that we change that in a real way."
The standard plastic bins feature a secure lid, NYC's logo at the side, and tracked wheels. "The official 'NYC Bin': Beautiful, durable, and less than $50 for the most common size," Tisch said, sharing "great news."
The National Rat Summit is set to take place this fall on September 18 and 19, bringing experts and leaders together from across the country to better understand urban rats and how to lower their populations, per 'CBS News.'
