STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — If you’ve already purchased your new NYC trash bin, you may be wondering how to properly maintain it.
Starting June 1, the new trash cans, known as NYC Bins, will be required for residential buildings with one to nine units — including one- and two-family homes, nonprofits and city agencies, according to the city Department of Sanitation.
After purchasing a bin, you may want to use the designated writing space to put your address to ensure the bin is returned to you. Use a permanent marker to write your address on the white space provided on one side of the bin…