Mess of the Month - Norwood News

By DAVID GREENE

A DISCARDED E-BIKE that appears to have been set on fire is seen on the banks of the Bronx River inside Bronx River Forest on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024.
Photo by David Greene

A recent visit to the Bronx River Forest between Webster Avenue and Bronx Park East found several piles of garbage containing beer bottles, food containers, discarded e-bikes and scooters, and even a part of a porcelain urinal.

Parks Department officials acknowledged experiencing a high level of illegal dumping at the location and said they are working to remove the debris as soon as possible. Parks officials also urge all New Yorkers to refrain from illegally dumping trash in public parks.

A LARGE PILE of garbage consisting of beer and food packaging is seen along the banks of the Bronx River on the Norwood / Allerton border on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024.
Photo by David Greene

Meanwhile, Bronx residents can now start ordering a Brown Bin for compost for your building! Starting Oct. 6, Curbside Composting will be available to all Bronx residents! No sign-up is needed.

A LARGE PILE of garbage consisting of beer and food packaging, as well as a discarded porcelain urinal, is seen along the banks of the Bronx River on the Norwood / Allerton border on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024.
Photo by David Greene

Compost will be picked up every week on your recycling day. Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island residents can now order a free Brown Bin until Oct. 28. For more information, visit https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dsny/forms/curbside-composting.

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