The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no trash, organics or recycling nor organics collection on Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25, 2018.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no trash, organics or recycling nor organics collection on New Year’s Day, Tuesday, January 1, 2019.
Starting January 1, 2019, NYC stores and food-service businesses can no longer offer, sell or possess single-use foam food containers such as foam takeout clamshells, cups, plates, bowls and trays. Additionally, manufacturers and stores may no longer sell or offer for sale loose fill packaging.
DSNY has issued a Snow Alert for Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 7 p.m. 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.
Media availability with Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia and Emergency Management Commissioner Joseph Esposito, who will provide a briefing on preparations for tonight's winter storm. A short Q&A will follow.
In observance of the Lincoln's Birthday holiday, the New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there will not be garbage, organics nor recycling collection on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.
Commissioner Kathryn Garcia is reminding New Yorkers to never place harmful products with regular garbage collection after a small oxygen tank caused a small explosion in the hopper of a collection truck on Friday morning in Manhattan's Upper West Side. Two Sanitation Workers were injured.
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.
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.
Commercial Waste Zones will Create Safe and Efficient Collection System, Provide High-Quality, Low-Cost Service and Advance the City's Zero Waste Goals
In a snow alert, DSNY coordinates with NYC Emergency Management and Department of Transportation on snow clearing protocols in accordance with each agency's written snow plan.
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 unveils a memorial sculpture, known as Forever Strongest, honoring its members who lost their lives to the COVID-19 pandemic. DSNY – whose employees are known as New York’s Strongest for their work ensuring a clean, safe, and healthy city – has suffered nine confirmed COVID19 fatalities.
DSNY announced that in observance of Memorial Day, there will be no trash or recycling collection, nor street cleaning, on Monday, May 31, 2021. Additionally, all Sanitation Department administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 31 in observance of the holiday.
DSNY unveiled its permanent memorial sculpture, known as Forever Strongest, honoring members who lost their lives to the COVID-19 pandemic. DSNY – whose employees are known as New York’s Strongest for their work ensuring a clean, safe, and healthy city – has suffered 9 confirmed COVID fatalities.
DSNY is accepting applications for its summer internship program. Additionally, with DCLA, DSNY seeks an artist to join the Public Artists in Residence (PAIR) program.
New green equipment sweeps blocks in North Brooklyn on first day out of the garage. As part of this unveiling, the electric sweeper completed a route around the BKN4 garage. Photos and video are available upon request.
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
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.
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.
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.