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- Date Published:
- 2018-06-18
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation is announcing a service change for residents living in Brooklyn Community Board 10, which includes Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2018-06-18
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation is announcing a service change for residents living in Queens Community Board 10, which includes Ozone Park, South Ozone Park and Howard Beach. Starting Monday, July 2, 2018, the Department will collect organic material once per week, on recycling day.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2018-06-25
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Independence Day, there will be no trash, recycling, or organics collection, nor street cleaning on Wednesday, July 4, 2018.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2016-07-18
- Description:
- Beginning July 19, 2016, certain large food industry businesses will be required to separate organic waste and arrange management through methods that include composting or aerobic/anaerobic digestion.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Recycling, and Restaurants
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2016-08-03
- Description:
- An announcement of 5 upcoming SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) disposal events, one in each borough. More than 14,000 residents brought more than 1.3 million pounds of E-Waste, harmful household waste and unwanted medications to the first round of events.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2016-08-15
- Description:
- On Wednesday, August 17, 2016, the New York City Department of Sanitation and its donateNYC program will join with more than 60 nonprofit thrift stores and local vintage shops to celebrate National Thrift Store Day and urge New Yorkers to “shop second-hand first.”
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2016-08-17
- Description:
- DSNY and BIC release results of a study of the City's private carting industry. Collection zones would dramatically reduce truck traffic and greenhouse gas emissions associated with waste collection.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2016-08-24
- Description:
- Residents looking to dispose of potentially harmful household materials may do so at the Brooklyn SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal event, held this Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Floyd Bennett Field.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2016-08-30
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) announced today that in observance of Labor Day, there will be no garbage, recycling or organics collection, nor street cleaning on Monday, September 5, 2016.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2017-04-26
- Description:
- DSNY continues to expand curbside collection of organics to Brooklyn's Community Board 1. DSNY Chief marks the occasion by presenting his mother with an organics bin.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2017-05-01
- Description:
- Starting the week of May 1, the New York City Department of Sanitation will begin the curbside collection organic material, from residents living in Brooklyn’s Community Boards 1 and 16. Additionally, the Department will soon begin organics collection from residents in Community Boards 2, 13 and 15.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2017-05-02
- Description:
- DSNY continues to expand curbside collection of organics. The Brownsville Multi Service Center has opted to join the program. The Department will present a bin and welcome them. Additionally, certain residents of Brooklyn 16 are now eligible for organics collection.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2017-05-04
- Description:
- DSNY, NYC Parks, New York Knicks’ legend Larry Johnson, and actor Jordan-River Samuel unveil #TalkTrashNewYork, a new anti-litter campaign
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2017-05-03
- Description:
- Potentially harmful household materials can be disposed of at DSNY's SAFE Disposal Event on May 13, 2017 at the Orchard Beach parking lot.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2017-05-07
- Description:
- Because keeping New York City clean takes a full-court press, the New York City Department of Sanitation is partnering with NYC Parks and the New York Knicks to tip off #TalkTrashNewYork, a new springtime anti-litter campaign promoting clean streets, sidewalks, beaches and parks across the City.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2017-05-11
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation is announcing the launch of DSNY Info, its smart phone and tablet app that provides Sanitation service reminders, updates and special event schedules. The app also includes tips to reduce, reuse and recycle.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2017-05-16
- Description:
- City residents can receive free bags of high-quality compost at the event while supplies last. Fresh Kills, SI.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2017-05-22
- Description:
- DSNY announced that in observance of Memorial Day, there will be no garbage, recycling, or organics collection, nor street cleaning on Monday, May 29, 2017. The Department previously collected recyclables the week following the holiday, but is modifying its holiday service at this time.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2017-05-23
- Description:
- DSNY is expanding organics collection in the Bronx by expanding drop-off sites and curbside collection. The Department is also encouraging large apartment buildings to join the program.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2017-06-01
- Description:
- Queens residents can dispose of potentially harmful household materials at a SAFE Disposal Event on Saturday, June 10 at CitiField Parking Lot.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2017-06-05
- Description:
- 360,000 residents in Brooklyn Community Boards 2, 13, and 15 are able to set their food scraps, food-soiled paper and yard waste at the curb for collection. Additionally, the Department is beginning to distribute brown NYC Organics bins to residents in Brooklyn Community Boards 7, 11 and 12.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2017-06-06
- Description:
- At today’s 10th annual donateNYC conference, Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia released the NYC Reuse Sector Report, a comprehensive survey of the city’s reuse-associated businesses and organizations that includes places that sell, repair or rent used items.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2017-06-14
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation announced the winning schools in the inaugural Zero Waste Schools Awards program.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Recycling, and Schools
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2017-06-15
- Description:
- One year after the release of the New York City Department of Sanitation’s first-ever strategic plan, today, the Department published a Strategic Plan Update, providing New Yorkers with the status of the ambitious goals that we set to ensure the needs of an evolving city are met.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2017-06-26
- Description:
- Students at Pre-K through 8th grade schools in Staten Island are engaged in a poster contest that communicates "Don't Litter, Recycle!". Finalists will be announced by DSNY, in collaboration with Pratt Industries, the Office of Borough President James S. Oddo, and the Department of Education.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Recycling, and Schools
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2017-06-27
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that starting the week of July 3, residents living in parts of Brooklyn Community Board 7, including Sunset Park and Windsor Terrace, should put their brown organic collection bins out for pickup on their recycling day only.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2017-06-28
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Independence Day, there will be no garbage, recycling, or organics collection, nor street cleaning on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2018-07-12
- Description:
- New York City Department of Sanitation and Van Alen Institute, in collaboration with the Industrial Designers Society of America and American Institute of Architects New York, Announce BetterBin Litter Basket Redesign Competition.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2018-07-19
- Description:
- DSNY's 2018 Strategic Plan Update Released: Annual Update to 2016 Plan Provides Status of Projects, Initiatives and Future Goals
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2018-07-23
- Description:
- Service change for Brooklyn Community Board 6 Residents living in Cobble Hill, Red Hook, Carroll Gardens, Gowanus and Park Slope
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2018-07-23
- Description:
- Service change for Queens Community Board 11 residents living in Auburndale, Bayside, Little Neck and Oakland Gardens
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2018-07-25
- Description:
- Media Advisory: BetternBin litter basket competition to hold open house event. Betterbin challenges designers to reimagine the iconic New York City litter basket.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2018-08-31
- Description:
- Join the New York City Department of Sanitation as we celebrate the back-to-school season! We are hosting a Touch-a-Truck event for a good cause!
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Recycling, Children, and Motor Vehicles
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2018-08-22
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Labor Day, there will be no garbage, recycling, or organics collection, nor street cleaning on Monday, September 3, 2018.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2018-09-19
- Description:
- Manhattan’s fall SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal Event is this Sunday, September 23, 2018.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:
- 2018-09-04
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced the five fall SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal events. The events provide residents with a one-stop drop-off 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:
- 2018-09-28
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Columbus Day, there will be no garbage, recycling, or organics collection, nor street cleaning on Monday, October 8, 2018.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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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
-
- 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
-
- 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
-
- 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
-
- 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
-
- 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
-
- 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
-
- 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
-
- 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
-
- 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
-
- 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
-
- 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
-
- 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
-
- 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
-
- 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
-
- 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
-
- 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
-
- 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
-
- 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
-
- 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
-
- 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
-
- 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
-
- 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
-
- 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
-
- 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
-
- 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
-
- 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
-
- 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
-
- 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