Department of Public Works

The city is preparing to deliver large trash carts to about 6,800 residents in select neighborhoods as part of the first phase of the program. One of the big sticking points has been the feasibility of providing the carts to apartment buildings with up to 10 units.

About 10,000 carts will be delivered to households this spring in certain neighborhoods.

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But the city is still in need of more staff to help with snow removal this season.

The city of Syracuse is changing its yard waste schedule pick up to give residents an extra week to make that initial spring clean up and set out their…

More complaints about pot holes has Mayor Stephanie Miner calling on Syracuse residents to help the city locate and fix them. New efforts and technology…