The New York Police Department has clarified that there is no complaint report on file related to the incident in question.
The Department of Sanitation has estimated that the cleanup costs associated with the dumped trash from the basket are insignificant compared to the overall cleanup effort following the parade.
The department noted that the amount of trash dumped is a tiny fraction of the 75,260 pounds of confetti and litter collected on Thursday and Friday.
The agency appeared to take the situation in stride, posting a social media announcement about the basket's return, joking that fans interested in a Knicks-themed basket can purchase smaller versions online.
The department has 23,000 litter baskets on the street citywide, and the return of one basket was seen as a welcome surprise.
