The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Presidents' Day, there will be no garbage, recycling, or organics collection, nor street cleaning on Monday, February 20, 2017. Residents who normally receive Monday trash, organics or recycling collection should place their material out at curbside after 4 p.m. on Monday, February 20 for pickup. The Department usually collects recyclables the week following the holiday, and this is a departure from our normal holiday service.
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
New York City's Department of Sanitation and Office of Emergency Management will host a press conference to discuss operational plans for dealing with the upcoming snowstorm.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Snow Alert for Thursday, February 9 at 12:01 a.m. Calling a Snow Alert allows DSNY to begin to prepare for a possible response by loading salt spreaders, attaching plows, preparing tire chains and notifying other city agencies and supplementary personnel as needed.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be garbage, organics and recycling collection on the Lincoln's Birthday holiday, Monday, February 13.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has issued an agency preparedness snow alert for Tuesday, January 31 at 6 a.m. A snow alert indicates the potential for winter weather, and allows DSNY to begin to prepare for a possible response by loading salt spreaders, attaching plows (if necessary), preparing tire chains and notifying other city agencies and supplementary personnel as needed.
To help residents prepare for the new Carryout Bag law, the New York City Department of Sanitation will give away free reusable bags to passersby near Court and Montague Streets in Brooklyn. Starting February 15, 2017, New York City stores will begin charging customers at least five cents for each plastic, paper, or cloth carryout bag provided. The New York City Council passed this bill last year to reduce the use of carryout bags. Residents not able to attend this Brooklyn event can find additional DSNY bag giveaway events at on.nyc.gov/bag-fee. The map will be updated frequently.