DSNY has announced "Trucks of Art", an opportunity for artists to put their artwork, focused on sustainability or our workforce, on one of our collection trucks.
Media availability with Sanitation Acting Commissioner Steven Costas and Emergency Management Commissioner Joseph Esposito, who will provide a briefing on preparations for Sunday's storm. A short Q&A will follow.
DSNY has announced the first five SAFE Disposal (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) events of 2019. The events provide city residents an easy way to safely dispose of potentially harmful household products.
DSNY is Back at the NY International Auto Show! See our Electric Sweeper, Sit in a Child-Sized Collection Truck, and Take a Google Virtual Reality Trip to DSNY Facilities and the "Treasures in the Trash" Collection
Pursuant to Section 4.3.1.4 of the NYC Solid Waste Management Plan adopted by NY City Council and approved by the NY State DEC in 2006, the Department is required to evaluate the acceptance of waste generated by commercial establishments and delivered by private carting companies to its four MTSs.
Following a robust and lengthy stakeholder engagement process, the Administration proposes a wholesale reform of the commercial waste industry to improve commercial waste carting by implementing a Commercial Waste Zone (CWZ) program across the five boroughs of the City.
NYC Sanitation Names Assistant Commissioner for Policy and External Affairs: Position Focused on Community Engagement, Intergovernmental Affairs to Help Agency Become Even more Responsive to New Yorker's Needs
DSNY celebrated International Compost Awareness Week and the launch of DSNY's Make Compost, Not Trash campaign today at Queens County Farm with compost bag giveaways and educating residents about the environmental benefits of composting.
DSNY announced that in observance of Memorial Day, there will be no garbage, recycling, or organics collection, nor street cleaning on Monday, May 27, 2019.
DSNY is reminding residents that the Manhattan Spring SAFE Disposal (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) event will be held on Sunday, June 2, 2019. The event gives residents an easy way to dispose of potentially harmful household items.
The NYC Department of Sanitation is hosting a graduation ceremony to give the oath of office, and officially welcome the 113 Sanitation Workers who are part of the April 2019 class.
The New York Department of Sanitation, along with its Better Bin Competition collaborators, will unveil new prototype litter baskets. The Better Bin Competition offered designers an opportunity to reimagine New York City's iconic green wire mesh litter basket.
DSNY announced that in observance of Independence Day, there will be no trash, recycling, or organics collection, nor street cleaning on Thursday, July 4, 2019.
Report contains a statement of financial condition of the Relief and Pension Fund of the Department of Street Cleaning of the City of New York as of June 30, 2019 and report on operations of said Fund for the year ending June 30, 2019.
DSNY's donateNYC program will host NYCxReuse -- New York City's first summit and expo dedicated to the positive impacts of materials reuse for businesses, nonprofits and residents, and our City's circular economy.
DSNY has published its 2019 Strategic Plan Update, three years after the release of the Department's first-ever strategic plan. The plan provides status of projects, initiatives and future goals.
DSNY debuts its Trucks of Art, an art exhibit using collection trucks as canvas! Artists from across the city beautified five trucks to encourage sustainability and honor the men and women who make up New York's Strongest.
DSNY premiered Trucks of Art, a unique art exhibit that challenge artists to beautify five new, state-of-the-art collection vehicles with hand-painted designs. Debuted in Times Square, the trucks' art work encourages New Yorkers to think sustainably and honor New York's Strongest.
In June 2016, DSNY published their first Strategic Plan, committing to 12 goals and 46 corresponding initiatives. In June 2018, four additional initiatives were added. In this progress report, one additional initiative has been added.
DSNY Commissioner Kathryn Garcia today announced the promotion of three new Three-Star Chiefs, as well the new head of its Operations Management Division.
DSNY brings the Trucks of Art, an art exhibit using collection trucks as canvas, to the Bronx! Artists from across the city beautified five trucks to encourage sustainability and honor the men and women who make up New York's Strongest.
DSNY announced that in observance of Labor Day, there will be no garbage, recycling, or organics collection, nor street cleaning on Monday, September 2, 2019.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced the file fall SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal events. The events provide residents with an opportunity to safely dispose potential harmful household products.
The New York City Department of Sanitation is reminding residents that the Staten Island fall SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal event will be held Saturday, September 28 at the Midland Beach Parking Lot.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced that registration is now open for those interested in working as Emergency Snow Laborers for the upcoming winter season.
The New York City Department of Sanitation is reminding residents that the Manhattan fall SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal event will be held Sunday, September 22 in Union Square.
New York City residents and visitors may notice a strange September sight -- snow plows and salt spreaders on the city streets! The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced that snow training will begin Sunday, September 22 and last 10 consecutive Sundays.
In its ongoing effort to help keep the City healthy, safe and clean, DSNY is announcing the addition of six Officers to the Department's Environmental Police Unit, the specially-trained team responsible for picking up syringes from public sidewalks and streets, among other duties.
Pursuant to Local Law 28 of 2011, and on behalf of the New York City Department ("DSNY"), I am pleased to submit to you agency's Final Borough-Based Snow Plans for each borough in the City of New York.
The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) Borough Snow Plan describes measures DSNY will take to fight winter weather, clear streets for the safe transportation, and address issues of public safety related to snow and ice conditions.
The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) Borough Snow Plan describes measures DSNY will take to fight winter weather, clear streets for safe transportation, and address issues of public safety related to snow and ice conditions.
Pursuant to Local Law 28 of 2011, and on behalf of the New York City Department of Sanitation ("DSNY"), I am pleased to submit to you the agency's Draft Borough-Based Snow Plans for each borough in the City of New York.
The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) Borough Snow Plan describes measures DSNY will take to fight winter weather, clear streets for safe transportation, and address issues of public safety related to snow and ice conditions.
The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) Borough Snow Plan describes measures DSNY will take to fight winter weather, clear streets for safe transportation, and address issues of public safety related to snow and ice conditions.
In a snow alert, DSNY coordinates with NYC Emergency Management and the Department of Transportation on snow clearing protocol in accordance with each agency’s written snow plan. All relevant city agencies have been notified of the snow alert.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no trash, recycling, curbside composting collection or street cleaning in observance of Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2019.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Thanksgiving Day, there would be no garbage, curbside composting nor recycling collection, or street cleaning, on Thursday, November 28, 2019.
In a snow alert, DSNY coordinates with NYC Emergency Management and the Department of Transportation on snow clearing protocol in accordance with each agency’s written snow plan. All relevant city agencies have been notified of the snow alert.
In advance of the Mayor’s bill-signing ceremony, the New York City Department of Sanitation will host a teleconference policy briefing with Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia on commercial waste zones. Commissioner Garcia will present an overview on Intro.
Did you know that Santa is not the last one on the Thanksgiving Day parade route? It is actually one of the 102 Sanitation employees responsible for cleaning and removing the tons of debris left behind by the millions of spectators lining the street.