N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 16-132: § 16-132 Lease of advertising space on litter baskets.

Notwithstanding any other provision of local law, the commissioner shall have the power, subject to the approval of the board of estimate, to lease, rent or otherwise grant advertising space to any person on any basket, container or receptacle placed in a public place by the department or its authorized agent for the public disposal of litter and to collect rentals, fees, charges or accept any other consideration for the lease, rental or other grant of such advertising space.