Installation of surveillance cameras to identify illegal placement of household refuse in public litter baskets.

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of surveillance cameras to identify illegal placement of household refuse in public litter baskets

This bill would require that the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) install surveillance cameras in each community district to identify any person depositing household refuse in a public litter basket. This bill would require DSNY to consult with Council Members, Community Boards and local residents to determine the locations for such surveillance cameras.