The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is looking to modernize the garbage and recycling systems, while increasing efficiency, at its developments. The agency issued a Request for Information (RFI), seeking proposals from waste haulers and containerized collection equipment manufacturers to develop a pilot program for utilizing hoist-lifted trash collection in public housing developments.
The technology would consist of above-ground or submerged containers that would be picked up by specialized garbage trucks with mechanized hoist lifts. This system would minimize the number of garbage and recycling bags on the curb and enable residents and staff to conveniently dispose trash and recyclables. “Ensuring that our buildings and grounds are clean and pest-free is a key focus of the Authority,” Greg Russ, chair and CEO of NYCHA, said in the announcement. “We want to source innovative ideas from industry leaders to re-envision our approach to waste management, and are excited at the prospect of bringing this cutting-edge technology to New York City,” Russ continued.