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NYC Sanitation Gives Away Limited Knicks-Themed Bins

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The New York City Department of Sanitation unveiled a limited giveaway of five Knicks-themed waste bins on Friday. Each 28‑inch, 30‑pound container mirrors the orange‑and‑blue décor that flooded subway stations during the Knicks’ first championship in 53 years. Stations and street bins wore the Knicks palette, reinforcing the citywide celebration.

The giveaway follows a viral video showing a woman emptying a bin onto the sidewalk and walking off with it. JPMorgan Chase terminated her employment after the clip spread. A sanitation spokesperson told the New York Post the act violated city law and New York’s anti‑littering culture, calling the behavior “incredibly stupid.” The department said violations trigger fines and removal of the offending container.

Fans must fill out an online form that ends with a simple captcha: “Do Not Litter.” Winners will receive the 28‑inch bins to display at home or in a personal office. Collectors anticipate the bins fetching high resale value. The giveaway turns a public‑service item into a collectible, cementing the championship’s cultural impact beyond the court.