Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

Friday, January 30, 2026 · 1:00 PM AM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1

TL;DR

The Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management held hearings on two proposals aimed at improving street cleanliness: one to test power washing machines in commercial areas, and another to set cleanliness standards for city vendors and franchisees. Both proposals were discussed but not finalized, as the committee decided to table them for further consideration.

Key Decisions

  • Power washing pilot program for commercial corridors Tabled
  • Street cleanliness requirements for city concessionaires and franchisees Tabled
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Agenda

  1. T2026-0159 A Local Law in relation to a pilot program for power washing machines to clean sidewalk surfaces in commercial corridors
    Introduction
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

  2. T2026-0158 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to street cleanliness requirements for city concessionaires and franchisees
    Introduction
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

  3. Roll Call
  4. T2026-0159 A Local Law in relation to a pilot program for power washing machines to clean sidewalk surfaces in commercial corridors
    Introduction
    Action: Laid Over by Committee

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

  5. T2026-0158 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to street cleanliness requirements for city concessionaires and franchisees
    Introduction
    Action: Laid Over by Committee

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee