The New York City Department of Sanitation has introduced its first Empire Bins, a new type of recycling container designed to streamline waste separation, in Brooklyn neighborhoods. These bins feature a dual-stream system to automatically sort recyclables from general waste, aiming to improve efficiency in the city’s recycling program. The initiative marks a pilot phase to assess performance before potential wider deployment. Residents and waste management experts are watching closely to see how the technology handles daily collection demands.
DSNY installs first Empire Bins in Brooklyn Recycling Today
