Bemused internet mocks NYC mayor as city 'discovers trash cans' in 2024 to curb rats
New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Monday was roasted on social media after he unveiled the “official NYC Bin” at a Gracie Mansion press conference — and described the roll-out as a “trash revolution.”
According to video of the event, Adams walked out to the tune of “Empire State of Mind,” rolling a black trash can beside his podium. He then successfully tossed a bag of garbage into the bin.
ABC 7 reports the NYC mayor told reporters, “Today, we are tossing even more black bags into the dustbin of history and taking the next step forward in our 'Trash Revolution.’”
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The new initiative marks “New York City's first official trash bin,” ABC 7 reports.
“In addition to the new bins, officials announced that starting Nov. 12, landlords with residential buildings with one to nine units will be required to use trash bins with secure latching lids,” the report adds.
Adams said the installment of “official” trash cans will help curb the growing NYC rat problem.
"They are getting more and more bold,” the mayor said.
Observers were quick to marvel at just how long it took for New York City to discover “official” trash bins.
“New York City is living in the future!!!” Podcast host Breanna Morello wrote on Twitter.
“New York discovers trash cans,” CBS News reporter Kathryn Watson said.
"Congratulations to New York City, which has seemingly invented the trash can," Brown research associate Benjy Renton mused.
Bulwark editor Sonny Bunch added, “New York learning about trash cans in 2024 is an insane flex.”
But the Adams Administration isn’t letting the grouchy haters stink up their fun.
In a tweet announcing the trash cans, Adams wrote, “Introducing the official NYC Bin! Today, we ROLLED OUT the next phase of our ‘Trash Revolution,’ showing New Yorkers how we're going to place even more black bags into the dustbin of history.”
“Concrete jungle where dreams are made of,” indeed.
Watch the video below or at this link.
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