DSNY continues expansion if its NYC Organic program which is the largest curbside collection program of garbage in the country. The program collects organic waste and turns it into renewable energy.
This release describes the functions of the Hamilton Avenue Transfer station which will handle around 1600 tons of waste per day from districts throughout Brooklyn.
Steven Costas, a thirty year veteran of the DSNY has been appointed to the position of First Deputy Commissioner. He is the first Hispanic in the DSNY's history to rise through ranks to the first deputy commissioner position.
DSNY announces second round of dates for the Departments SAFE Disposal events. The events provide city residents with a an easy method to dispose dangerous household items in a safe manner.
DSNY announced that in observance of labor day, there would be no garbage , recycling and other forms of collection and street cleaning on 9/4/2017. It also promotes its smart phone and tablet appDSNY Info.