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NYC to Give Away Five Knicks-Themed Street Bins

The Sanitation Department will raffle full-size blue-and-orange litter baskets as a keepsake of the Knicks’ title and winners must pick them up in lower Manhattan.

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Behold the limited edition trash bins with Knicks colors.
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Overview

  • The Department of Sanitation announced on Friday that it will give away five commemorative Knicks-themed litter baskets and will select winners at random.
  • Entries are limited to one per person, open to applicants 18 and older, and must be submitted by July 3 at 5 p.m.
  • Winners are required to collect the bins in lower Manhattan; each basket is about 28 inches tall and weighs roughly 30 pounds, which affects who can realistically transport and store them.
  • A viral video showing a woman emptying one of the parade-installed bins drew attention to public interaction with the fixtures but did not change the terms of the giveaway.
  • The giveaway ties into the city’s celebration of the Knicks’ first NBA title since the 1972–73 season and follows widespread coverage of the team’s dominant postseason run.