Trash regulations in NYC lead to an apparent decline in rat population, according to city officials, as trash accumulates in piled-up bins.

In the heart of the bustling metropolis, Mayor Eric Adams is spearheading a significant change. Doubters once questioned the city's ability to normalize cleanliness, but bold actions are proving them wrong.

Adams has declared a "trash revolution" with the aim of reducing New York City's rodent population. As part of this initiative, a citywide push has been made to move garbage from sidewalk trash bags into rat-resistant bins. The goal is to make the streets less inviting for these unwanted guests.

New containerization rules for garbage disposal will take effect next summer. Residents have already shown their support, with nearly 900,000 official NYC Bins, the rat-resistant containers, ordered or purchased. The mayor announced the expansion of participation in the city's container program as the next step.

Sanitation crews in New York City have been working tirelessly, clearing over 15 million pounds of litter from highway shoulders and medians. The efforts are paying off, as trash is disappearing from roadways in the city.

The mayor has also introduced the "Rat Academy," a city education campaign on rodent prevention. This initiative aims to educate residents on the importance of proper garbage management and other practices that can help reduce the rodent population.

Mayor Adams has emphasized that the city has demonstrated it can move away from the conditions that once plagued its streets. He expressed his desire for a successful "trash revolution" in New York City streets, stating that living in trash, filth, and with rats is not a necessity in big cities.

Encouraging signs of success are emerging. Rat sightings in New York City are decreasing each month, and the number of 311 rat complaints has decreased for eight consecutive months. More New Yorkers are using city-approved containers for their garbage, contributing to a cleaner and healthier city.

Mayor Eric Adams' bold actions are transforming New York City, one trash-free street at a time. The "trash revolution" is well underway, and it seems the doubters are being proven wrong.