New York City Just Discovering Trash Bins Is Probably The Most Absurd Thing Ever
Well, it looks like New York has discovered trash bins.
In an effort to get literal bags of trash off the street, New York is starting a "Trash Revolution" with trash bins.
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. pic.twitter.com/2WCOFnerSP
— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) July 8, 2024
Yes, trash bins.
Starting this fall, apartment buildings with one to nine units are required to use the NYC Bin.
We're taking MORE trash bags off sidewalks!Apartment buildings with 1-9 units will start using the official NYC Bin this fall. We're locking up the rat buffet and keeping streets clean!See the options and order yours today: https://t.co/mDarWsdexX pic.twitter.com/wO9E57Al1M
— City of New York (@nycgov) July 8, 2024
Mayor Eric Adams debuted the master plan by wheeling out a garbage can to the tune of "Empire State of Mind." He then demonstrated how to use it.
“Welcome to our trash revolution.” Mayor Adams introduces the new bin that buildings with 1-9 units will be required to use instead of loose bags of garbage pic.twitter.com/nMiAZiXMVz
— Liam Quigley (@_elkue) July 8, 2024
Liam Quigley/Twitter: @_elkue
People truly can't believe this whole thing is real.
the fuck have you lot been DOING over there https://t.co/2sAcmoaTT9
— madeline odent (@oldenoughtosay) July 8, 2024
Liam Quigley/Twitter: @oldenoughtosay
"Congratulations New York City on introducing the wheelie bin," this person said.
Congratulations New York City on introducing the wheelie bin. https://t.co/ZYARrcufPs
— Dr Philip Lee (@drphiliplee1) July 8, 2024
Liam Quigley/Twitter: @drphiliplee1
"Very exciting," another person joked.
congratulations to new yorkers for finally figuring out a solution other than 'dumping loose garbage on the sidewalk.' very exciting. https://t.co/O5iHuoTgcM
— James Palmer (@BeijingPalmer) July 8, 2024
Liam Quigley/Twitter: @BeijingPalmer
People in Europe are congratulating Americans.
Wheelie bins have finally made it across the Atlantic. A proud moment for our deprived American friends. https://t.co/04MFUWw264
— Myles Na gCup 'O Lean. (@EXECUTIVESTEVE) July 8, 2024
Liam Quigley/Twitter: @EXECUTIVESTEVE
The whole thing is rightfully absurd, but honestly, WE NEED THEM.
what year is it? https://t.co/Ee3fTwaGfe
— Asher (@asher_971) July 8, 2024
Liam Quigley/Twitter: @asher_971
Bye!