Commissioner Kathryn Garcia announced the start of a new appointment system that will aid DSNY collect large non-recyclable items and tells citizens how to arrange for pickups online or by telephone.
DSNY continues expansion if its NYC Organic program which is the largest curbside collection program of garbage in the country. The program collects organic waste and turns it into renewable energy.
This release describes the functions of the Hamilton Avenue Transfer station which will handle around 1600 tons of waste per day from districts throughout Brooklyn.
Steven Costas, a thirty year veteran of the DSNY has been appointed to the position of First Deputy Commissioner. He is the first Hispanic in the DSNY's history to rise through ranks to the first deputy commissioner position.
Flyer that announces North Brooklyn residents can make an appointment to have their electronic waste collected by The NYC Dept. of Sanitation. It also shows images of what types of electronic waste DSNY will collect.
DSNY announces second round of dates for the Departments SAFE Disposal events. The events provide city residents with a an easy method to dispose dangerous household items in a safe manner.
DSNY announced that in observance of labor day, there would be no garbage , recycling and other forms of collection and street cleaning on 9/4/2017. It also promotes its smart phone and tablet appDSNY Info.