NYC Council Introduction 1278

intro.nyc/1278-2025 2024-2025 Legislative Session
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: May 28, 2025

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.