New York City's war on rats is entering its next phase today, with new trash bin rules for residential buildings.

New Yorkers who live in buildings with nine of fewer units must put their trash out in bins on the sidewalk starting Tuesday.

Starting Tuesday, all New York City buildings with nine or fewer residential units must place their trash in containers.

New Yorkers will have to start containing their curbside trash on Tuesday, per NYC’s new mandatory garbage rule that aims to eliminate eyesores of black plastic bags that pile up on city streets. The NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) will require all properties with one to nine residential units,