Hoboken Offered Free Trash Cans To Fight Rats. Here's How Many They Gave Away

HOBOKEN, NJ — In its effort to combat a growing rat problem, the city of Hoboken recently passed a series of measures including demanding tight-fitting lids on garbage cans. In order to help residents and businesses comply, the city announced it will give away 3,500 garbage containers starting this week.

On the first day of giveaway, Monday, they distributed 700 of them, the city said.

The city noted these upcoming giveaway times:

• Sept. 26, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. – Multi-Service Center hockey rink, on Adams Street between First and Second streets

• Sept. 28, 2 p.m.-7 p.m. – 13th & Jefferson streets

• Sept. 30, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. – former Union Dry Dock site, 901 Sinatra Drive

The containers are given away on a first come, first served basis.

"The city has also extended the containerization compliance grace period, which will now end on Oct. 8," the city noted in a message. "After which, properties that are not in compliance with the ordinance could be subject to fines."

Read more about the ordinance here.

Read more about the rat issue:

• Will Hoboken Pumpkins Make Rat Issues Worse?
• Hoboken Rat Map Released
  

See the city's most recent message about the container law and giveaway here.