Bill > B26-0483

This bill establishes three key initiatives to address rodent problems in Washington, D.C.: First, the Residential Rodent Prevention Trash Shed Incentive Program will provide rebates up to $300 and vouchers for residential property owners and lessees to purchase rodent-proof waste container sheds, contingent upon completing a training program about proper trash storage and rodent prevention. Participants can receive the incentive after October 1, 2026, and must purchase sheds made of rodent-proof materials designated by the Department of Public Works. Second, the bill mandates the replacement of public litter containers with new, rodent-proof technology featuring fullness sensors and fully sealed containers, with a requirement to notify the City Council and local Advisory Neighborhood Commissions before replacement. Third, the bill revives the Commercial Trash Compactor (CTC) grant program, which will provide financial assistance to businesses for acquiring commercial trash compactors, with grants up to $12,000 for leasing or $36,000 for purchasing, and ensuring at least $2 million is allocated annually for these grants. The overall goal is to reduce rodent populations by improving waste management and storage practices across residential and commercial settings in the District of Columbia.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0483