The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) Borough Snow Plan describes measures DSNY will take
to fight winter weather, clear streets for safe transportation, and address issues of public safety
related to snow and ice conditions.
Set our your leaves after 4pm on the dates below and DSNY will start collecting them the next day. Put your leaves in paper lawn & leaf bags or open, unlined containers.
Learn about composting, Drop off your food scraps to be composted locally, Get technical assistance for your community compost site, Volunteer at a compost site or urban farm
Commercial Waste Zones will create Safe and Efficient Collection System, Provide High-Quality, Low-Cost Service and Advance the City's Zero Waste Goals
While commercial waste removal is a necessary part of managing any large city, this report by New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer details how New York City’s current system poses clear safety risks to both residents and workers, while also pumping out toxic emissions into the City’s air.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no garbage, recycling, organics collection or street cleaning in observance of Veterans Day, Monday, November 12, 2018.
Department of Sanitation Announces Leaf Collection Schedule & Leaf Bag Giveaways. The collected leaves will be turned into compost and added to soil to nourish street trees, soil and parks.
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.
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!