The Snow Plan describes measures DSNY will take to fight winter weather, clear streets for safe transportation and addresses issues of public safety related to snow and ice conditions for the borough of Brooklyn
DSNY begins its annual night plow operations which allows DSNY to responsd promptly and effectively to snow and ice conditions around the clock. During the operation, a resident's recycling and trash collection times may change temporarily.
DSNY Commissioner Kathryn Harris announced the promotion of Arlana Davis to Assistant Commissioner for Real Estate. She will now be responsible for DSNY's real estate holdings which included more than 100 owned and leased facilities as well as bringing the department's plans for new facilities into existence. Arlana Davis has served DSNY for more than 30 years.
After the 5,000 runners taking part in this weekend's TCS NYC marathon cross the finish line, the DSNY will begin to collect the discarded clothing, drinking cups and other assorted debris left behind. It also lists the amount of garbage DSNY removed from last years marathon.
DSNY will begin to make special autumn leaf collections. These leaves will be turned into compost and added to soil to nourish the city's street trees and parks. Residents are to put their leaves in brown bins or in paper leaf bags and NO PLASTIC BAGS.
DSNY will begin to make special autumn leaf collections. These leaves will be turned into compost and added to soil to nourish the city's street trees and parks. Residents are to put their leaves in brown bins or in paper leaf bags and NO PLASTIC BAGS.
DSNY announced there would be no garbage, recycling nor organics collection on Election Day, Tuesday , November 7, 2017. It also lists directions for residents who receive garbage or recycling collection on Tuesdays what to do on Election Day.
This guide is for any school receiving DSNY collection service. The goal is to make all schools Zero Waste Schools by taking best practices from the first 100 Zero Waste Schools, started in 2016.
Announcement of Pumpkin smashing event where pumpkins and gourds will be smashed into compost that will revitalize soil in city parks and green spaces.