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id: 85c514e9c9
section: cityhall
first_reported: 2026-11-10 18:15 EST
updated: 2026-11-10 18:15 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Sanitation department raises fines for improper needle disposal

The Department of Sanitation announced Tuesday that fines for improperly disposed needles, sharps and household waste rose from $100 to $250.

Section: [City Hall](/new-york/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Department of Sanitation](/new-york/wiki/department-of-sanitation.md)

## Coverage

- [PIX11](https://pix11.com/news/local-news/dsny-raises-fines-for-tossing-needles-sharps-improperly-what-to-know/), 2026-11-10 18:15 EST: DSNY raises fines for tossing needles, sharps improperly: what to know

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