NYC Council Introduction 18

intro.nyc/0018-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
A pilot program for power washing machines to clean sidewalk surfaces in commercial corridors.
Status: Committee Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
Sponsored by Shaun Abreu
Introduced: January 29, 2026

This bill would require the New York City Department of Sanitation (“DSNY”) to implement a pilot program for the use of power washing machines to clean and remove odors and spills from sidewalk surfaces in commercial corridors. The bill would also require DSNY to report on such pilot program upon its conclusion.