Did you know that Santa is not the last one on the Thanksgiving Day parade route? It is actually one of the 102 Sanitation employees responsible for cleaning and removing the tons of debris left behind by the millions of spectators lining the street.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Thanksgiving Day, there would be no garbage, curbside composting nor recycling collection, or street cleaning, on Thursday, November 28, 2019.
In advance of the Mayor’s bill-signing ceremony, the New York City Department of Sanitation will host a teleconference policy briefing with Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia on commercial waste zones. Commissioner Garcia will present an overview on Intro.
The NYC Department of Sanitation will host an educational event for the media explaining our snow operations. The Department will explain what we do and how we work while in snow fighting mode. Additionally, our snow fighting equipment will be on display.
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. All relevant city agencies have been notified of the snow alert.
The New York Department of Sanitation and New York City Emergency Management will hold media availability regarding tomorrow’s Snow Alert and city preparedness.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced leaf collection plans for city residents. The collected leaves will be turned into compost and added to soil to nourish street trees, soil and parks.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no trash, recycling, curbside composting collection or street cleaning in observance of Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2019.
The NYC Department of Sanitation is celebrating 30 years of recycling in the city with NYC Recycles Day, a FREE family-friendly event featuring recycling games, upcycling and craft opportunities, bicycle repair, composting demos, the Trucks of Art, and Touch-a-Truck opportunities.
Pursuant to Local Law 28 of 2011, and on behalf of the New York City Department ("DSNY"), I am pleased to submit to you agency's Final Borough-Based Snow Plans for each borough in the City of New York.