Mayor Michelle Wu is urging visitors to the North End to toss their takeout leftovers in new “rat-resistant” trash cans dotting the neighborhood as part of the city’s drive to reduce rodents. Wu made ...

Current containers do not have lids or rodent-resistant liners. It's like 'An all-you-can-eat buffet' for the critters.

The new mayor’s crescendo was thrilling as usual. In his 100-day speech, when Zohran Mamdani started talking trash, I became ...

WASHINGTON — Overflowing trash cans, messy walkways, and rats are once again at the center of a debate in the District, after D.C. Councilmember Christina Henderson highlighted persistent complaints ...

Bins meant to hold dozens of large trash bags are part of New York City's latest defense against rats. Some residents are already seeing an improvement, but others say it's not worth the amount of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. D.C. Councilmember Christina Henderson says she has a simple solution to help control rats in the district ... better trash cans.