Gothamist: "Lawn Litter" Law Goes into Effect

JoeShep

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 10:02:05 -0500

The NYTimes had an article last week about this as well. They linked to a website at http://www.stoplawnlitter.org where you can sign up and get a free sign for your house. It looks like these guys really have it together. I registered and can't wait to get my sign.

spiritross

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 10:49:05 -0500

Yes but this is just paper and sometimes informational and quite easy to pick up as opposed to thousands of individuals all over the city throwing out wrappers, used condoms, food, cups, etc etc etc this is not an industry its just the way people think that is why it is worse

eyekantspel

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:19:37 -0500

What about people that park their cars and then empty their trash out onto the ground That's much worse then this Um, no it isn't. There are already laws against this sort of littering, and that isn't a systemic problem like the fliers are. Several times a week, most buildings and homes have their properties littered with this kind of unsolicited junk, there's a whole industry behind it. It's a much bigger and different problem than some individual ahole putting his trash on the street.

thefacts

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:25:24 -0500

#4, to answer your question, the law states "any entity". It is doubtful an elected official would want to modify such a practical piece of legislation. On the other hand, that press conference must hold the record for least attended. Then again, who would want to be seen publicly with Felder? The one stooge he was able to corral managed to obscure his face from the public.

spiritross

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:14:09 -0500

What about people that park their cars and then empty their trash out onto the ground That's much worse then this The ground is not a trash can and people should be strung up for being so stupid and thoughless

Gothampc

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:00:47 -0500

"that includes Felder's mother, who was fined $100 by the DOS for fliers on her stoop!" Did you ever notice that lawmakers don't push for laws until someone they're concerned about is affected?

JMH

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:49:18 -0500

As a renter, I may not have the authority to file one of these complaints, but that doesn't mean I can't put up one of the signs. After all, ideally the result isn't that a complaint gets filed and some restaurant with aggressive delivery guys gets ticketed, but that they see the notice and don't leave flyers at all.

cwbuecheler

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:44:21 -0500

If I were a landlord, I would be racing to put these up on all of my buildings. The flier industry in this city generates an ungodly amount of paper waste, and should be outright banned.

Spiritof76

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:43:53 -0500

This really shouldn't be an "opt-out" sort of situation. How many different signs should be plastered on building? No loitering. No trespassing. Beware of dog. No flyers. If people want flyers, they'll go pick them up. Just put up some kind of centralized box where restaurants and the like can leave them.

Splicer

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:38:53 -0500

At least Levy dressed for the occasion. I'm really surprised when people don't take community advocates seriously.

suepart

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:26:23 -0500

don't forget the politicos sending out their "i care for you so much although you never hear from me until election time" losers

JacqueMehoff

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:16:58 -0500

that looks like suburban circulars and flyers, your pennysavers, your lowes, home depot, pathmark. the manhattan places have used the USPS for their unsolicited advertising.

NannyState

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:09:15 -0500

Those Momofuku Ko menu doorhangers are littering my building. I called to complain but only got a voice message saying that the coupon in back is no longer valid.

ianmac47

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:06:32 -0500

No one ever needs this litter. Is there an exemption for political materials, and if there isn't, does anyone expect the parties to challenge the law?

Jen Chung

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:05:40 -0500

@zpk, while it is work for the building owner/landlord, perhaps they'll be motivated to place a sign--because otherwise they have to clean up the mess.

JacqueMehoff

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:57:58 -0500

with prices going up people are going to need those coupons, circulars, and other incentives found in those baggies.

zpk

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:56:03 -0500

There doesn't appear to be much recourse for renters. If your building fails to put up a sign, it doesn't appear you have the legal right to put one on the door of your apartment -- you have to be the owner. It also appears you must be the owner to file a complaint.