This Department of Sanitation newsletter for the summer of 2009 features an In Memoriam of two important members, a spotlight on its new fuel efficient hybrid collection trucks, recipients of various commendations, and other special events.
The New York City Department of Sanitation was tasked with the design, construction, and post-closure care of the Fresh Kills Landfill. The Fresh Kills Landfill is to be converted into a park and this report summarizes the Department's accomplishments in this project.
This letter details comments from Michael L. Kuskin, Deputy Commissioner for Legal Affairs of the Department of Sanitation, regarding the Proposed Rules Governing the Distribution of Advertisements on Private Property. Kuskin addresses the excessive amount of fines set for violations of these rules and the section that wrongly holds the advertiser responsible for this unwanted litter.
This letter details comments from Vincent Gentile, a Council Member of the 43rd District, regarding the Proposed Rules Governing the Distribution of Advertisements on Private Property. Gentile addresses the Department of Sanitation's Lawn Litter law.
This letter details comments from William F. Marquardt, III, regarding the Proposed Rules Governing the Distribution of Advertisements on Private Property. Marquardt addresses the problems with the rules, stating that the major problem is the shift of responsibility for enforcement from the Department of Sanitation to the property owner.
This document depicts the Citizen Complaint Form that citizens can file in response to the Department of Sanitation's Lawn Litter Program. This is specifically for citizens that are the legal owners of multiple family dwellings.