The Department of Sanitation is seeking qualified vendors to provide facilities, equipment, labor, and services necessary to accept, process and market recyclables collected under the city's recycling program.
Pursuant to section 4-32(d) of Title 16 of the Rules of the City of New York, the Department of Sanitation is publishing the following chart detailing the percentage of existing lawfully operating transfer stations in New York City by Community District as required by the Final Rules Governing The Department of Sanitation's Siting Requirements Regarding Transfer Stations that were published in the City Record on November 8, 2004 and that became effective upon publication.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has issued an agency preparedness snow alert for Thursday, January 5 at 10 p.m. A snow alert indicates the potential for winter weather, and allows DSNY to begin to prepare for a possible response by loading salt spreaders, attaching plows (if necessary), preparing tire chains and notifying other city agencies and supplementary personnel as needed.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has issued an agency preparedness snow alert for Saturday, January 7 at 7 a.m. A snow alert indicates the potential for winter weather, and allows DSNY to begin to prepare for a possible response by loading salt spreaders, attaching plows (if necessary), preparing tire chains and notifying other city agencies and supplementary personnel as needed.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, there will be no garbage, recycling, or organics collection, nor street cleaning on Monday, January 16, 2017. Residents who normally receive Monday trash, organics or recycling collection should place their material out at curbside after 4 p.m. on Monday, January 16 for pickup. The Department usually collects recyclables the week following the holiday, and this is a departure from our normal holiday service.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has issued an agency preparedness snow alert for Saturday, January 14 at 2 p.m. A snow alert indicates the potential for winter weather, and allows DSNY to begin to prepare for a possible response by loading salt spreaders, attaching plows (if necessary), preparing tire chains and notifying other city agencies and supplementary personnel as needed.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has issued an agency preparedness snow alert for Tuesday, January 31 at 6 a.m. A snow alert indicates the potential for winter weather, and allows DSNY to begin to prepare for a possible response by loading salt spreaders, attaching plows (if necessary), preparing tire chains and notifying other city agencies and supplementary personnel as needed.
To help residents prepare for the new Carryout Bag law, the New York City Department of Sanitation will give away free reusable bags to passersby near Court and Montague Streets in Brooklyn. Starting February 15, 2017, New York City stores will begin charging customers at least five cents for each plastic, paper, or cloth carryout bag provided. The New York City Council passed this bill last year to reduce the use of carryout bags. Residents not able to attend this Brooklyn event can find additional DSNY bag giveaway events at on.nyc.gov/bag-fee. The map will be updated frequently.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be garbage, organics and recycling collection on the Lincoln's Birthday holiday, Monday, February 13.
New York City's Department of Sanitation and Office of Emergency Management will host a press conference to discuss operational plans for dealing with the upcoming snowstorm.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Snow Alert for Thursday, February 9 at 12:01 a.m. Calling a Snow Alert allows DSNY to begin to prepare for a possible response by loading salt spreaders, attaching plows, preparing tire chains and notifying other city agencies and supplementary personnel as needed.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Presidents' Day, there will be no garbage, recycling, or organics collection, nor street cleaning on Monday, February 20, 2017. Residents who normally receive Monday trash, organics or recycling collection should place their material out at curbside after 4 p.m. on Monday, February 20 for pickup. The Department usually collects recyclables the week following the holiday, and this is a departure from our normal holiday service.
The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is proposing a rule limiting the maximum size of containers that are set out for collection by DSNY. DSNY will hold a public hearing on the proposed rule. The public hearing will take place from 9:30 A.M. from 11:00 A.M. on March 21, 2016. The hearing will be in Room 819 at 125 Worth Street, New York, NY 10013 (DSNY Headquarters).
DSNY Announces Major Expansion of NYC Organics Program. By End of Year, Curbside Collection of Food Scraps, Food-Soiled Paper and Yard Waste will be Available to 3.3 Million City Residents
DSNY Announces Major Expansion of NYC Organics Program. By End of 2017, Curbside Collection of Food Scraps, Food-Soiled Paper and Yard Waste will Reach 3.3 Million City Residents
The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is proposing to create a new chapter that will include certain provisions of its existing penalty schedule, which is currently found in the rules of the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH), in Title 48 of the Rules of the City of New York, and move those provisions into Title 16 of the Rules of the City of New York. DSNY also proposes to establish penalties for repeat violations of certain provisions as described in Local Law 75 of 2016. OATH is proposing a companion rule that repeals the DSNY Penalty Schedule from Title 48.
The Department of Sanitation is issuing a rule that limits the size of receptacles containing solid waste that are set out for collection by the Department. Specifically, this rule limits the maximum size of such receptacles to fifty-five gallons. This rule will ensure that receptacles are of an acceptable size for the Department's sanitation workers to safely handle in the course of their collection duties. Violators will be subject to a fine for using an improper receptacle as set forth in Section 16-120 of the Administrative Code.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced two major milestones for its high-rise apartment building recycling programs; re-fashioNYC a collection and recycling program for used clothing, towels and linens, and e-cycleNYC, a collection and recycling program for electronic items, such as computers and televisions.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced two major milestones for its high-rise apartment building recycling programs; re-fashioNYC has collected 10 million pounds of used clothing, towels and linens, while the electronics recycling program, e-cycleNYC, has collected 10 million pounds of unwanted electronic items, such as computers and televisions.
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Department of Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia, Staten Island Borough President James Oddo, and City Council Member Steven Matteo announced today that Staten Island will be receiving Department of Sanitation specialized litter patrols to provide additional manual street sweeping services throughout the borough.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced today the selection of Waste Management for a $3.3 billion, 20-year contract to export waste from the Hamilton Avenue and Southwest Brooklyn marine transfer stations. This contract, which was submitted to the Comptroller last week, is the final long-term waste export contract of the City's 2006 Solid Waste Management Plan, a comprehensive, long-term plan to equitably and sustainably collect and dispose of New York City's municipal solid waste.
City residents wanting to dispose of potentially harmful household materials may do so at the Department of Sanitation's Manhattan SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal event, held Sunday, April 30. The drop-off event will be held by Columbia University, at 120th Street, between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue. Residents driving to the free event should approach from Seminary Drive down Amsterdam Avenue. The rain-or-shine event is held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Last year, the Department collected more than 1,110 tons of material.
City residents wanting to dispose of potentially harmful household materials may do so at the Department of Sanitation's Staten Island SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal event, held Saturday, May 6. The drop-off event will be held at the Midland Beach parking lot, rain-or-shine, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents driving to the free event should approach from Slater Boulevard. Last year, the Department collected more than 1,110 tons of material at the SAFE events.
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.
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.
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 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.
Edward Grayson was promoted to the position of Director of the bureau of Cleaning and Collection by DSNY Commissioner Kathryn Garcia. Grayson had rose through the ranks at the DSNY since 1999
Commissioner Kathryn Garcia announced the start of a new appointment system that will aid DSNY collect large non-recyclable items and tells citizens how to arrange for pickups online or by telephone.
Annual report of the DSNY highlighting its Zero Waste Policy including programs such as the expansion of their curbside collection program. It also highlighted the adjustment of the City's Business Recycling rules making it easier for companies to recycle and launch of DSNY app.
Commissioner Kathryn Garcia promotes Chief Shari Pardini to Director of Operations Management Division and Internal Audits. This makes her the highest ranked uniformed female in the history of the DSNY.
This release describes the contents of the 2017 Annual report such as the expansion of the NYC Organics Program, the launch of the DSNY App and launch of anti-litter campaign.
Proposal of rule that would amend a definition relating to the criteria used in the siting of solid waste transfer stations and notice of hearing date on the proposed rule.
Release announces the promotion of Salvatore Ceraulo to Three-Star Chief and describes the main functions of the Bureau Operations Office which he will be overseeing such as directing snow fighting plans and schedules for the entire city.
The press release addresses that DSNY and NYC Parks scored big with #TalkTrashNewYork which is a anti-litter campaign that reminds New Yorkers that working together helps keep the city litter-free.
This release states that DSNY will hold an event to encourage NYC residents to enroll their buildings in the NYC Organics Curbside Collections Program. This program will collect waste that attracts animals such as rats.
DSNY is proposing a rule that would expand organic waste source separation requirements for large commercial food retailers and food service establishments.
DSNY among with other agencies and organizations held a poster contest for Staten Island Students. The winning posters would appear on Sanitation trucks.
DSNY will be expanding its NYC Organics program into districts in Queens and said the program is now available to more than 2.9 million city residents.
The announcement describes the trip of 31 sanitation workers to Puerto Rico to assist with the Puerto Rican Emergency Management Agency to assist with debris clearance and disposal operations.
DSNY Commissioner Kathryn Garcia promotes Javier Lojan to the head of the Department's Personnel Management Division. It also briefly explains the functions of the Personnel Management Division such as monitoring, controlling and supporting uniform and civilian staffing needs for the Bureau of Cleaning and Collection.
DSNY states the necessary procedure that individuals should follow who desire to work as an emergency snow laborer . It also instructs applicants on what to bring and lists the salary of an emergency snow laborer.
DSNY will be hosting a SAFE Disposal event in Staten Island which will provide City residents with a new method to safely dispose harmful household items.
DSNY Commissioner Kathryn Garcia and FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro will honor recipients of the Sanitation's Gold Medal of Valor Award including the recipient who helped apprehend the suspect in the murder of FDNY EMT Yadira Arroyo.
DSNY and FDNY Commissioners present Gold Medal to DSNY Employee Ralph Alonso who aided the apprehension of suspect responsible for death of FDNY EMT Yadira Arroyo and the swearing in of numerous DSNY and FDNY employees.
Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia and fellow council members announce the beginning of a new curbside e-waste collection in Northern Brooklyn. Instructs citizens of Brooklyn on how to make reservations for collection of up to 20 e-waste items
Statements made by Kathryn Garcia DSNY Commissioner and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and other city government officials praising the e-collection waste program.
Announces the welcoming of 31 DSNY sanitation workers and Officers from a three day emergency deployment in Puerto Rico where they provided aid to victims of Hurricane Maria.
Description of the three week trip of sanitation workers to Puerto Rico where they assessed damages in Puerto Rico and additional islands such as Vieques and Culebra and assisted federal agencies and others in distributing supplies to victims of Hurricane Maria
Announcement of Pumpkin smashing event where pumpkins and gourds will be smashed into compost that will revitalize soil in city parks and green spaces.
DSNY has been collecting material from residents living in various boroughs in Queens in order to collect organic waste and convert it into usable compost or renewable energy.
Postcard that announces DSNY's plan to give brown bins that citizens can use to dump their organic waste and provides them instructions on how to do so.
Brochure that instructs NYC citizens about how to reuse waste in order to conserve energy, save money and create jobs and social services for New Yorkers in need.
Notice that instructs NYC residents on how to develop a plan for waste to be recycled and collected from their places of business. It also informs businesses about the New Business Recycling Rules.
Flyer that announces North Brooklyn residents can make an appointment to have their electronic waste collected by The NYC Dept. of Sanitation. It also shows images of what types of electronic waste DSNY will collect.
Manual in english and korean that instructs NYC residents on how to recycle their waste. It shows what items can be recycled and where they should go if they have questions on items.
The Snow Plan describes measures DSNY will take to fight winter weather, clear streets for safe transportation and addresses issues of public safety related to snow and ice conditions for the borough of The Bronx
The Snow Plan describes measures DSNY will take to fight winter weather, clear streets for safe transportation and addresses issues of public safety related to snow and ice conditions for the borough of Brooklyn
The Snow Plan describes measures DSNY will take to fight winter weather, clear streets for safe transportation and addresses issues of public safety related to snow and ice conditions for the borough of Manhattan
The Snow Plan describes measures DSNY will take to fight winter weather, clear streets for safe transportation and addresses issues of public safety related to snow and ice conditions for the borough of Queens
The Snow Plan describes measures DSNY will take to fight winter weather, clear streets for safe transportation and addresses issues of public safety related to snow and ice conditions for the borough of Staten Island
The Snow Plan describes measures DSNY will take to fight winter weather, clear streets for safe transportation and addresses issues of public safety related to snow and ice conditions for the borough of Manhattan
The Snow Plan describes measures DSNY will take to fight winter weather, clear streets for safe transportation and addresses issues of public safety related to snow and ice conditions for the borough of Queens.
The Snow Plan describes measures DSNY will take to fight winter weather, clear streets for safe transportation and addresses issues of public safety related to snow and ice conditions for the borough of Staten Island
Letter from Commissioner Kathyrn Garcia announcing the submission of the DSNY's Final Borough Snow Plans for each borough of NYC to the NYC City Council.