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Restler praises DSNY and introduces concerns with Intro 401

New York City Council · Oct 15, 2026 · starts 1:00:41 · 53 sec

Council Member Lincoln Restler thanks Chair Sanchez and praises DSNY leadership and local operations. He notes that he sees DSNY does not support his bill, Intro 401 on public organic waste receptacles.

Lincoln Restler

Thanks so much, Chair Sanchez.

Lincoln Restler

Really appreciate your leadership and hosting this hearing today and hearing our legislation.

Lincoln Restler

And Commissioner, it is always good to see you.

Lincoln Restler

I have to say I am very happy that we have commercial waste zones coming to Community Board 1.

Lincoln Restler

We have Empire Bins coming to Community Board 2.

Lincoln Restler

I just had a great meeting with Chief Latera, who's helping to make all the good things happen on the ground.

Lincoln Restler

We did ASP blitzes this week and last week in Borum Hill.

Lincoln Restler

There's just a lot of good stuff.

Lincoln Restler

And I consistently have a really positive experience with whoever I'm dealing with at the Department of Sanitation.

Lincoln Restler

And I really appreciate that we've just had...

Lincoln Restler

I think going back since the beginning of the de Blasio administration, really consistently great leadership from the agency, and I am thrilled that you're in this role and looking forward to continuing to work closely with you and your team.