New York City announces next steps in war on rat population

New York City has unveiled its next moves in the ongoing effort to control its rodent population.
Both steps involve getting bags of trash off city sidewalks and into covered containers instead.
Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Sanitation (DSNY) Commissioner Jessica Tisch detailed the measures Wednesday morning.
First, the Adams administration is publishing a final rule requiring restaurants and other food-related businesses put their trash in secure containers.
Second, the city will push to expand the containerization requirements to all chain businesses with five or more locations in New York City.
Together, the regulations will impact 25% of businesses across the five boroughs, the city said - businesses that produce about 4 million pounds of waste every day.