NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 29, 2025) — The City of New Rochelle and the New Rochelle Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) have partnered to install four new pet waste stations in downtown New Rochelle, aiming to make it easier for pet owners to keep the area clean and pet-friendly.
The stations were strategically placed in locations identified as having the highest number of pet waste complaints in 2024, according to a statement from the City of New Rochelle. The initiative is part of a pilot program to promote a cleaner, more walkable downtown.
The city’s Department of Public Works (DPW) crew handled the installation of the stations, while the Clean Streets Team will ensure they remain stocked with waste bags and maintained for public use. “Let’s work together to keep downtown clean, walkable, and pet-friendly,” the city stated in a social media post.
The partnership reflects a commitment to community care and responsiveness to resident concerns, with hashtags like #CleanStreetsNR and #PetFriendlyNR emphasizing the initiative’s goals. Photos shared by the city show the new stations in place, ready for use by pet owners.
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