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- Date Published:
- 2018-09-25
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced that starting October 1, 2018, some residents living in south Brooklyn and western Queens community boards will be eligible to receive curbside collection of their unwanted electronics items that are covered under the NYS disposal ban.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2018-10-03
- Description:
- The Bronx’s fall SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal Event is this Saturday, October 6, 2018, the New York City Department of Sanitation has reminded residents. The drop-off event provides residents with a way to safely dispose of potentially harmful household products.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Refuse and Refuse Disposal, Bronx, and Hazardous Materials
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2018-10-08
- Description:
- Curbside e-waste collection has expanded to western Queens Community Boards (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 9). Residents living in 1-9 unit buildings are now eligible to receive curbside collection of their unwanted electronics items that are covered under the NYS disposal ban.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2018-10-11
- Description:
- The NYC Department of Sanitation has announced the appointment of Kevin V.G. Wells, Esq. as Chief Supplier Diversity Officer. Wells will be responsible for directing and implementing policy and programs to increase opportunities for Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises in agency contracts.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Business
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2018-10-11
- Description:
- To celebrate the completion of the NYC Compost Project’s Queensboro Bridge site, the groups, along with the Department of Sanitation, will host an open house and ribbon cutting.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Refuse and Refuse Disposal, and Community Relations
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2018-10-15
- Description:
- Staten Island’s fall SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal Event is this Saturday, October 20, the New York City Department of Sanitation has reminded residents. The drop-off event provides residents with a way to safely dispose of potentially harmful household products.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Refuse and Refuse Disposal, and Hazardous Materials
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2018-10-17
- Description:
- The Queens fall SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal Event is this Saturday, October 27, 2018 the New York City Department of Sanitation has reminded residents. The drop-off event provides residents with a way to safely dispose of potentially harmful household products.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Refuse and Refuse Disposal, and Hazardous Materials
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2018-10-18
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation will hold a graduation, promotion and awards ceremony with more than 600 employees in attendance. A new chaplain will also be given the Oath of Office.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Celebrations and Parades, and Officials and Employees
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2018-10-19
- Description:
- Today, the New York City Department of Sanitation held a graduation, promotion and awards ceremony for more than 600 civilian and uniformed employees.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Celebrations and Parades, and Officials and Employees
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2018-10-26
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced that registration is now open for people interested in working as an emergency snow laborer for the upcoming snow season. Snow laborers are per-diem workers who shovel snow and clear ice after heavy snowfalls.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Employment, and Snow Removal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2018-10-29
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no garbage, recycling, organics collection or street cleaning on Election Day, Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Elections and Voting
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2018-10-29
- Description:
- Last week, the New York City Department of Sanitation, in partnership with Waste Management, held the second annual Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Forum. More than 200 people attended the event.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Business
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2018-10-30
- Description:
- Want to do something fun with your pumpkin after Halloween? Bring your pumpkins, jack-o-lanterns and gourds to Pumpkin Smash events throughout the city. Hosted by the NYC Compost Project and GrowNYC in partnership with DSNY, the events allow participants to smash their pumpkins!
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Celebrations and Parades, and Community Relations
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2018-10-30
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced that following the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division’s recent decision and order, the city’s ban on single-use foam products will proceed.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Laws and legislation, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2018-10-31
- Description:
- Recycling opportunities abound whether you are at home, at work, or running a 26.2 mile-long race. The New York City Department of Sanitation is proud to announce recycling opportunities and the Department’s cleaning plan at this year’s marathon.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2020-04-17
- Description:
- Curbside Composting Temporarily Suspended Beginning May 4; Electronics Collection Appointments Discontinued.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Recycling
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2020-05-18
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Memorial Day, there will be no trash or recycling collection, or street cleaning, on Monday, May 25, 2020.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Recycling
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-02-03
- Description:
- NYC Sanitation Offers Snow Operations Update: “End of Storm” Announced; Sidewalk Shoveling Must be Complete by 1 p.m. Wednesday; Limited Collection to Resume; Work Continues on Pedestrian Infrastructure & Bike Lanes; Snow Hauling, Piling and Melting Operations Underway
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Snow Removal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-02-03
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation will offer an operational update on snow removal efforts. VISUALS: The update will take place by one of the Department’s snow melters, one of seven in use citywide. In larger snowfalls, the Department will melt some snowfall in large machines.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Snow Removal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-02-06
- Description:
- DSNY Issues ‘Snow Alert’ for Sunday, February 7, 2021 beginning at 3:00 a.m. Roadway Dining is Suspended all day Sunday. Alternate Side Parking Suspended Through February 12; Meters will be in effect.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Snow Removal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-02-08
- Description:
- Due to snow in the weather forecast, the New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Tuesday, February 8 starting at 5 a.m. Snow is expected beginning early Tuesday morning and continuing through the evening.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Snow Removal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-02-09
- Description:
- Sanitation Workers will be working on Lincoln’s Birthday, Friday February 12, a holiday normally observed by the Department, due to the recent snowfalls and previous collection suspensions.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-02-10
- Description:
- Due to the chance of snow in the weather forecast, the New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Wednesday, February 10 starting at 10:00 p.m. Snow is expected beginning late Wednesday evening and continuing through the morning.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Snow Removal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-02-12
- Description:
- While Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 15, has historically been observed as a holiday for the Department, due to the recent snowfalls and previous collection delays, Sanitation Workers will be working that day, and trash and recycling collection will occur as any ongoing snow operations allow.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Snow Removal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-02-14
- Description:
- Due to the chance of frozen precipitation in the weather forecast, the New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Monday, February 15 starting at 12:01 a.m. and continuing through Tuesday morning.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Snow Removal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-02-13
- Description:
- DSNY Issues ‘Winter Operations Advisory’ for Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 1 p.m. NYC Emergency Management Department Issues Travel Advisory for Late Saturday through Sunday as potential for freezing rain could create dangerous road conditions
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Snow Removal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-02-17
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation and New York City Emergency Management Commissioners will hold a short media briefing on the City’s preparedness ahead of Thursday’s snow storm. Visuals include a large pile of salt and DSNY equipment including front-end loaders and salt spreaders.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Snow Removal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-02-17
- Description:
- DSNY Issues ‘Snow Alert’ for Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 5 a.m. Roadway Dining and Open Streets Suspended Thursday; Sidewalk Dining May Continue Alternate Side Parking Suspended Thursday, February 18, Friday, February 19 and Saturday, February 20; Meters will be in effect.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Snow Removal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-03-12
- Description:
- The NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) and the NYC Business Integrity Commission (BIC) today announced proposed rules to promote public safety and protect workers in New York City’s trade waste industry.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Traffic Safety and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-07-06
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) launched a new tool to enable the participation of businesses in the Commercial Waste Zones (CWZ) program. The website, nyccwznetwork.com, is a directory and resource for companies responding to the CWZ request for proposals.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Refuse and Refuse Disposal, Sanitation, and Vendors and Contracts
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-07-01
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation partnered with an estimated 7,200 New Yorkers on 278 volunteer cleanups during Fiscal Year 2021, which concluded June 30, 2021.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Refuse and Refuse Disposal, Sanitation, and Community Relations
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-07-08
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that its five Special Waste Drop-Off Sites will be reopening on Saturday, July 10, 2021. The sites, which have been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, give residents a place to bring potentially harmful household items for proper disposal.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Refuse and Refuse Disposal, Sanitation, and Community Relations
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-06-23
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Independence Day, there will be no trash or recycling collection on Monday, July 5, 2021.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Recycling and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2020-09-14
- Description:
- Join DSNY's Commissioner Kathryn Garcia and elected officials (CONFIRMED THUS FAR: Councilmembers Van Bramer and Koo, others invited) to celebrate the reopening of community compost sites and food scrap drop-off sites in New York City.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2020-09-03
- Description:
- At the last hour, New York City’s executive budget restored $2.8 million to community composting for FY21.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2020-09-16
- Description:
- This Friday, September 18th, staff at DSNY will engage in a ceremonial “walkout” of DSNY headquarters to honor Commissioner Kathryn Garcia on her final day as Commissioner.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2020-10-01
- Description:
- DSNY announced that in observance of Columbus Day, there will be no trash or recycling collection, nor street cleaning, on Monday, October 12, 2020.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Recycling
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2020-10-02
- Description:
- New York City residents may notice a strange October sight – snow plows and salt spreaders on city streets! DSNY has announced that snow training will begin Sunday, October 4, and is planned to last 10 consecutive Sundays.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Streets and Highways, Sanitation, and Snow Removal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2020-10-07
- Description:
- DSNY has announced that it will extend the grace period for commercial recycling and organics enforcement through the end of November.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Recycling
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2020-10-14
- Description:
- DSNY has announced that registration is now open for those interested in working as Emergency Snow Laborers for the upcoming winter season.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Snow Removal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2020-10-22
- Description:
- DSNY announced that in observance of Election Day, there will be no trash or recycling collection, nor street cleaning, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2020-10-16
- Description:
- DSNY will host its annual educational event for the media explaining our snow operations – virtually this year, to ensure safety of all involved. The Department will explain what we do and how we work while in snow-fighting mode.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2020-10-27
- Description:
- DSNY has announced that it has now transitioned to its winter schedule operations. Known as “Night Plow,” the winter schedule enables the Department to have pre-scheduled staff on hand to respond promptly and effectively to snow and ice conditions around the clock.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Snow Removal, and Recycling
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-01-07
- Description:
- The NYC Department of Sanitation today recognized employees for heroic deeds and professional achievement at its annual Awards for Excellence ceremony. To be mindful of safety, this year’s ceremony recognized employees in an online format, with honorees meeting virtually.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-01-19
- Description:
- Due to the chance of winter weather in the forecast, the New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Wednesday, January 20 starting at 12:01 a.m. The Department’s salt spreaders are ready and may be actively spreading salt should conditions require.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Snow Removal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-01-11
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, there will be no trash or recycling collection, nor street cleaning, on Monday, January 18, 2021.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-01-31
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation and New York City Emergency Management Commissioners will hold a short briefing for media on the status of snow preparedness ahead of this week’s Nor’easter. Snow is expected to begin Sunday evening and may reach accumulations up to 18 inches or more.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Snow Removal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-01-25
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Snow Alert for Tuesday, January 26 beginning at 2 a.m. Open Restaurants and Roadway Dining May Continue.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Snow Removal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-01-31
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Snow Alert for Sunday, January 31 beginning at 7 p.m. Roadway Dining is Suspended Monday. Alternate Side Parking Suspended on Monday, February 1 and Tuesday, February 2; Meters will be in effect
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Snow Removal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2020-12-13
- Description:
- Due to the chance of winter weather in the forecast, DSNY has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Monday, December 14, 2020. The Department’s snow fighting equipment is ready for any winter weather coming our way.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Restaurants
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2020-12-17
- Description:
- Last night’s Nor’easter snow storm that brought some 10 inches of snow to Central Park as of 7 a.m. this morning, the largest accumulation recorded since the record-breaking Jonas blizzard in January 2016. Other parts of the City saw snow accumulations of 6-12 inches.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Snow Removal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2020-12-14
- Description:
- Based on current forecasts, the Department expects snowfall beginning late Wednesday afternoon. Total accumulations of 8 or more inches are possible, with the potential for localized higher accumulations.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2020-12-18
- Description:
- DSNY is pleased to announce that residential trash and recycling collection will resume beginning the evening of Friday, December 18. Residents who have placed material curbside for collection should leave that material out, and residents who have held back mate.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Recycling, Sanitation, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2020-12-24
- Description:
- DSNY has announced its annual curbside collection of Christmas trees! Residents should put trees out curbside starting Monday, January 4, 2021. Collection runs through Friday, January 15, weather permitting.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Recycling and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2020-11-18
- Description:
- DSNY announced that in observance of Thanksgiving Day, there will be no trash or recycling collection, nor street cleaning, on Thursday, November 26, 2020.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2020-11-06
- Description:
- DSNY announced that in observance of Veterans Day, there will be no trash or recycling collection, nor street cleaning, on Wednesday, November 11, 2020.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2020-11-19
- Description:
- DSNY released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for private carting companies interested in participating in the City’s groundbreaking Commercial Waste Zones program.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2020-09-29
- Description:
- This Thursday, October 1st, staff at DSNY will engage in a ceremonial “walkout” of DSNY headquarters to honor First Deputy Commissioner Steven Costas on his final day with the Department. FDC Costas is retiring after 34 years at DSNY.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-08-04
- Description:
- The NYC Department of Sanitation has announced that curbside composting is on the way back to many city residents! By composting, New Yorkers keep their neighborhoods clean, reduce waste being sent to landfills, create compost for City Parks, and produce clean, renewable energy to heat homes.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Refuse and Refuse Disposal, Recycling, and Food
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-08-17
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced that our appointment-based curbside e-waste collection program, put on hold during the pandemic, will resume, starting with service to Staten Island residents. Appointments can be made now for collection service beginning Tuesday, September 7.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Refuse and Refuse Disposal, Recycling, and Staten Island
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-08-26
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Labor Day, there will be no trash or recycling collection on Monday, September 6, 2021.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Refuse and Refuse Disposal and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-08-31
- Description:
- Friday, September 3, 2021 – The New York City Department of Sanitation, the world’s largest municipal sanitation agency, will honor members of the Department who lost their lives due to their service on and after 9/11.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Memorials, and World Trade Center
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-10-21
- Description:
- The Department of Sanitation will host its annual “Snow and Tell” behind-the-scenes look at snow operations for members of the media. This event allows news outlets to capture footage and interviews in advance for use throughout the winter season.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Emergency Preparedness, Snow Removal, and Community Relations
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-10-19
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation will hold an outdoor Graduation, Promotion and Award ceremony for nearly 1,000 Department employees, Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Maimonides Park (1904 Surf Ave, Brooklyn) at 11:00am.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Celebrations and Parades and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-10-15
- Description:
- The Department of Sanitation announced the next Community Boards to receive Curbside Composting following its pandemic-related suspension and relaunch. Service is being restored as a sign-up only program.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Food, Environment, and Recycling
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-10-04
- Description:
- The Department of Sanitation has announced that registration is now open for those interested in working as Emergency Snow Laborers for the 2021-2022 winter season.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Emergency Preparedness, Snow Removal, and Weather
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2022-03-08
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Wednesday, March 9th, beginning at 6:00 a.m. A Winter Operations Advisory is the Department’s “lower level” winter weather message, as opposed to the “higher level” Snow Alert.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Snow Removal and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2022-03-25
- Description:
- DSNY thanked the members of the NYC Council for last week’s passage of Resolution 55-A, calling on NY State to pass Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) into law this year. Currently, NYC residents pay hundreds of millions of dollars to have recyclable material transported and processed.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Recycling, Politics and Government, and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2022-03-11
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Saturday, March 12th, beginning at 1:00 a.m. A Winter Operations Advisory is the Department’s “lower level” winter weather message, as opposed to the “higher level” Snow Alert.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Snow Removal and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2022-04-13
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation, the country’s largest municipal waste agency, will hold a ceremonial walkout of its headquarters to honor departing Commissioner Edward Grayson as he concludes his career at the agency.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Officials and Employees, Celebrations and Parades, and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2022-04-29
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) and Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) today announced the launch of a new Office of In Visibility (OOIV) project, created by DSNY’s current Public Artist in Residence, sTo Len.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Art and Design, Sanitation, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2022-04-06
- Description:
- Following the closures and cancellations during the height of the pandemic, the NYC Department of Sanitation announces the return of three recycling programs –SAFE Disposal Events, the NYC Compost Project Master Composter Certificate Course, and the Zero Waste Building Maintenance Training Program.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Community Relations and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2022-04-05
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation, in partnership with the Department of Small Business Services, today launched grant applications for business and community groups seeking to pioneer innovative waste management initiatives in the five boroughs.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Community Relations, Small Business, and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2022-05-23
- Description:
- State DEC certifying landfill as officially closed; key step in decades-long process of converting Fresh Kills from landfill to park. This certification comes nearly 20 years after Fresh Kills received its final piece of debris from Ground Zero and months ahead of the opening of North Park.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Staten Island, Memorials, and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2022-05-23
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Memorial Day, there will be no trash, recycling or compost collection, nor street cleaning, on Monday, May 30, 2022.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Refuse and Refuse Disposal and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2022-05-04
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced the spring 2022 SAFE Disposal (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Events schedule. The events provide city residents an easy way to safely dispose of potentially harmful household products.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Hazardous Materials, Refuse and Refuse Disposal, and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2022-05-10
- Description:
- DSNY has announced the spring SAFE Disposal (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) event for the Bronx will be held this weekend at the Orchard Beach Parking Lot. The event provides city residents an easy way to safely dispose of potentially harmful household products.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Hazardous Materials, Bronx, and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2022-05-16
- Description:
- Short film An Invisible Act features never-before-seen footage from Ground Zero; to be followed by Q&A with filmmakers and narrators moderated by Soledad O’Brien.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- History, World Trade Center, and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2022-05-11
- Description:
- DSNY is now accepting applications for its summer internship program. Nearly 60 positions are available in bureaus throughout the Department, including Operations, Waste Management, Recycling and Sustainability, Information Technology and Legal Affairs, among others.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Employment, Sanitation, and Universities and Colleges
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2022-05-24
- Description:
- The Commissioners made the announcement standing atop the former landfill nearly 20 years after the it received its final piece of debris from Ground Zero and months ahead of the opening of North Park, the first major phase of what will become a 2,200-acre park.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- History, Staten Island, and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2022-01-22
- Description:
- Due to the possibility of snow and, especially, ice accretion in the overnight forecast, the New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Monday, January 3rd, beginning at midnight.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Snow Removal, Weather, and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2022-01-05
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Snow Alert for Thursday, January 6th, beginning at 7 p.m. The alert is in effect for a minimum of 24 hours.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Snow Removal, Weather, and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2022-01-15
- Description:
- Due to the possibility of snow, heavy rain, and icing conditions in the forecast for Sunday and Monday, the New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Sunday, January 16th, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Snow Removal, Weather, and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2022-01-06
- Description:
- EVENT DATE: TODAY, January 6, 2022 – The New York City Department of Sanitation and New York City Emergency Management will hold a briefing ahead of winter weather.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Snow Removal, Weather, and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2022-01-19
- Description:
- Due to the possibility of overnight rain turning into morning snow followed by deep cold with the potential for ice accretion, the New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Thursday, January 20th, beginning at 4:00 a.m.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Snow Removal, Weather, and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2022-01-23
- Description:
- Due to the possibility of up to 0.5” of snow this evening amid several days of freezing cold temperatures, the New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Sunday, January 23rd, beginning at 4:00 p.m.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Snow Removal, Weather, and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2022-01-27
- Description:
- DSNY has issued a Snow Alert for Friday, January 28th, beginning at 4 p.m. The alert is in effect through all of Saturday and into Sunday morning. A Snow Alert is the Department’s “higher-level” winter weather message, as opposed to the “lower-level” Winter Operations Advisory.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Snow Removal, Weather, and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-09-02
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation, today provided the following update on operations in the wake of Tropical Storm Ida, including collection delays, enforcement suspension, debris removal, and catch-bin clearing.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Weather, Sanitation, and Emergencies
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-09-03
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation, today announced that trash and recycling collection service for Monday, 9/6/21, which had previously been suspended in observance of the Labor Day holiday, will take place across the City.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Refuse and Refuse Disposal and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-09-30
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Columbus Day, there will be no trash, curbside composting or recycling collection on Monday, October 11, 2021.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Refuse and Refuse Disposal, Celebrations and Parades, and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-09-10
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation, gathered for a private ceremony yesterday, September 9th, 2021, to honor members of the Department who lost their lives due to their service on and after 9/11.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Memorials, Sanitation, and World Trade Center
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-09-24
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced that its annual snow training will begin Sunday, September 26, and is planned to last 10 consecutive Sundays. Workers will practice “plowing up” collection trucks, and will drive plows and salt spreaders along city streets.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Emergency Preparedness, Snow Removal, and Streets and Highways
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-09-14
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced the fall 2021 SAFE Disposal (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Events schedule. The events provide city residents an easy way to safely dispose of potentially harmful household products.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Refuse and Refuse Disposal, Hazardous Materials, and Environment
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2022-02-12
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of the Lincoln’s Birthday holiday, there will be no trash, curbside composting or recycling collection on Saturday, February 12, 2022.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2022-02-03
- Description:
- Due to the potential for ice accumulation and freezing conditions, the New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Friday, February 4th, beginning at 7:00 a.m.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Emergency Preparedness, Weather, and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2022-02-13
- Description:
- Due to the possibility of light to moderate snow on Sunday followed by icy conditions Sunday night into Monday, the New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Sunday, February 13th, beginning at 12:00 a.m.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Snow Removal, Weather, and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2022-02-16
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday, there will be no trash, curbside composting or recycling collection on Monday, February 21, 2022.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2020-06-16
- Description:
- DSNY has announced the appointment of three executive- level positions, a Director of the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; an Assistant Commissioner for Public Affairs; and an Assistant Commissioner for Facilities Planning and Engineering.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2020-06-22
- Description:
- DSNY announced that in observance of Independence Day, there will be no trash or recycling collection on Saturday, July 4, 2020.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Recycling and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2020-07-31
- Description:
- DSNY reminds some additional food-related businesses that starting today, they will be required by law to separate their organic waste – such as food scraps.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Food, Sanitation, and Recycling
- Report Type:
- Press Releases