Legislation hopes to eliminate a common DC rat hangout

D.C. city has the fastest growing rat population in the country, according to a study last year. Some city leaders are trying to cut that population by eliminating a favorite rodent hangout.

Trash cans along the city’s sidewalks don’t have lids. D.C. Council member Christina Henderson said that’s allowed garbage to become a “buffet” for rodents.

“All they got to do is climb up the side, which they’re easily able to do, and hop right in and enjoy” Henderson told WTOP…

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