For decades, New York residents have flung plastic garbage bags onto the sidewalk for pickup. The city is now requiring some to put trash into bins.

New York City is now requiring some residents place their trash into garbage bins for pickup. Earlier this month, people living in residences with less than 10 units were required to use a trash bin with a secure lid.

New York City is now requiring some residents place their trash into garbage bins for pickup. Earlier this month, people living in residences with less than 10 units were required

In the winter, the trash mounds get buried in snow and remain frozen in place for days, sometimes weeks, reinforcing the city’s reputation as filthy. Now, New Yorkers are slowly adjusting to a radically new routine,