In the News
When a message matters, people pay attention. From local outlets to major newsrooms, “Don’t Do NYC Dirty” is making headlines—and that’s a good thing. Media coverage helps turn awareness into action, showing that New Yorkers across the five boroughs are ready for change. The more we show up in the news, the more this movement sticks.
Explore how the campaign is being covered—and why the city is rallying behind it.
Press Coverage
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NY1 - “In the Papers 5/12/25: Newark glitches again, and beef prices climb to new record”
FOX 5 - “Most New Yorkers think littering is a problem, but many still do it: Report”
FOX 5 - Interview with Pam Harris, President of Sanitation Foundation
News 12 Bronx - “Study reveals The Bronx has the most litterbugs in NYC”
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TimeOut - “Here's where NYC's worst litterers live, per a new sanitation survey”
Gothamist - “Gen Z is “Trashing” the Big Apple, According to New Study”
New York Post - “Here are NYC’s worst litterers — the generation, gender may not surprise you”
Bronx Times - “New report finds the Bronx is home to the most chronic litterers”
La Voce Di New York - “Gen Z is “Trashing” the Big Apple, According to New Study”
Press Assets
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The Sanitation Foundation, in collaboration with Dreyfus Advisors, conducted a first-of-its-kind study to better understand how New Yorkers think about litter and their role in keeping the city clean. The research explores how pride in NYC connects to personal behaviors, attitudes toward littering, and perceptions of responsibility for maintaining clean streets.
Media Inquiries
Got questions?
Need a stat, a quote, or the inside scoop on keeping our city clean? We’ve got you! Contact sanitationfoundation@berlinrosen.com for interviews, media coverage, or anything else you need to tell the story.
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