New York City Business Integrity Commission (the “Commission”) is proposing changes to Title 17 of the Rules of the City of New York to prepare for the implementation of the commercial waste zone program. Additionally, the Commission is proposing to increase the rate cap imposed upon licensees.
The New York City Business Integrity Commission (“BIC”) conducted an investigation into a licensed commercial trade waste carting company in response to customer complaints of overcharging by the company, and as a result two customers received more than eighteen months of restitution.
The New York City Department of Sanitation unveiled its newest Trucks of Art series, a unique art project that challenged artists to beautify five 20-ton collection vehicles with hand-painted designs. The selected artists highlight cleanliness, sustainability and New York's Strongest.
DSNY has announced the fall 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. The first event of the season will be held Sunday, September 18 in Manhattan
The New York City Department of Sanitation is again reminding certain food-related businesses that enforcement of the Commercial Organics Requirements is set to begin July 31, 2022, the end of a two-year warning period extended due to the COVID pandemic.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Independence Day, there will be no trash, recycling or compost collection, nor street cleaning, on Monday, July 4, 2022.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Juneteenth, there will be no trash, recycling or compost collection, nor street cleaning, on Monday, June 20, 2022.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced the spring SAFE Disposal (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) event for Manhattan will be held this weekend at Columbia University/Teacher’s College on West 120th Street.
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.
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.