The New York City Department of Sanitation, the country’s largest municipal waste agency, will hold a ceremonial walkout of its headquarters to honor departing Commissioner Edward Grayson as he concludes his career at the agency.
Following the closures and cancellations during the height of the pandemic, the NYC Department of Sanitation announces the return of three recycling programs –SAFE Disposal Events, the NYC Compost Project Master Composter Certificate Course, and the Zero Waste Building Maintenance Training Program.
The New York City Department of Sanitation, in partnership with the Department of Small Business Services, today launched grant applications for business and community groups seeking to pioneer innovative waste management initiatives in the five boroughs.
This report discusses the testing, analyses and assessments of DSNY’s alternative fuel sanitation collection vehicles and street sweepers, and the feasibility of incorporating new alternative fuel sanitation vehicles and technology into DSNY’s fleet.
DSNY thanked the members of the NYC Council for last week’s passage of Resolution 55-A, calling on NY State to pass Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) into law this year. Currently, NYC residents pay hundreds of millions of dollars to have recyclable material transported and processed.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Saturday, March 12th, beginning at 1:00 a.m. A Winter Operations Advisory is the Department’s “lower level” winter weather message, as opposed to the “higher level” Snow Alert.
The Commercial Waste Zones Safety Task Force was created by Local Law 199 and meets regularly to make recommendations for the effective implementation of safety measures relating to commercial waste collection. These are the meeting minutes for virtual meeting 2, held Mar 29, 2022.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Wednesday, March 9th, beginning at 6:00 a.m. A Winter Operations Advisory is the Department’s “lower level” winter weather message, as opposed to the “higher level” Snow Alert.
LL22 of 2019 mandated DSNY to pilot the curbside collection of organic waste from 15 buildings wholly occupied by city agencies. Funding for organics was suspended by the pandemic, in lieu of a comprehensive report, this memo highlights our accomplishments and learnings up to March 2020.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday, there will be no trash, curbside composting or recycling collection on Monday, February 21, 2022.
Due to the possibility of light to moderate snow on Sunday followed by icy conditions Sunday night into Monday, the New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Sunday, February 13th, beginning at 12:00 a.m.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of the Lincoln’s Birthday holiday, there will be no trash, curbside composting or recycling collection on Saturday, February 12, 2022.
Due to the potential for ice accumulation and freezing conditions, the New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Friday, February 4th, beginning at 7:00 a.m.
DSNY has issued a Snow Alert for Friday, January 28th, beginning at 4 p.m. The alert is in effect through all of Saturday and into Sunday morning. A Snow Alert is the Department’s “higher-level” winter weather message, as opposed to the “lower-level” Winter Operations Advisory.
Due to the possibility of up to 0.5” of snow this evening amid several days of freezing cold temperatures, the New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Sunday, January 23rd, beginning at 4:00 p.m.
Due to the possibility of snow and, especially, ice accretion in the overnight forecast, the New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Monday, January 3rd, beginning at midnight.
Due to the possibility of overnight rain turning into morning snow followed by deep cold with the potential for ice accretion, the New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Thursday, January 20th, beginning at 4:00 a.m.
Annual fair and effective affirmative employment plan to provide equal employment opportunity for minority group members and women who are employed by, or who seek employment with, the agency
Due to the possibility of snow, heavy rain, and icing conditions in the forecast for Sunday and Monday, the New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Sunday, January 16th, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
EVENT DATE: TODAY, January 6, 2022 – The New York City Department of Sanitation and New York City Emergency Management will hold a briefing ahead of winter weather.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Snow Alert for Thursday, January 6th, beginning at 7 p.m. The alert is in effect for a minimum of 24 hours.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced that Christmas tree collection will begin Thursday, January 6, 2022. Collection will run through Saturday, January 15, 2022, barring any delays that may be caused by snow events.
This rule requires owners and/or managing agents of certain new residential multiple dwellings to submit a building waste management plan, which is subject to the approval of DSNY.
DSNY, GrowNYC, and the NYC Compost Project hosted by the NY Botanical Garden today celebrated the realization of a promise made in Mayor de Blasio’s 2021 Earth Day announcements: the opening of more than 200 community-based Food Scrap Drop-off sites.
With two back-to-back Saturday holidays, the New York City Department of Sanitation is providing guidance to residents who normally receive Saturday collection.
DSNY, GrowNYC, and the NYC Compost Project hosted by the New York Botanical Garden will celebrate the realization of a promise made in Mayor de Blasio’s 2021 Earth Day announcements: the opening of more than 200 community-based Food Scrap Drop-off sites.
DSNY installed 16 pioneering “Smart Bins” to collect food scraps in Astoria, Queens. Along with a similar pilot launched by Alliance for Downtown New York in Lower Manhattan this week, these bins are the first test of an effort to allow round-the-clock drop-off of compostable material.
Due to the possibility of snow in Wednesday’s forecast, the New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Wednesday, December 8, 2021 starting at 6 a.m. The Department’s salt spreaders are filled and ready for use should conditions require.
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 Commercial Waste Zones Safety Task Force was created by Local Law 199 and meets regularly to make recommendations for the effective implementation of safety measures relating to commercial waste collection. These are the minutes for virtual meeting 1 held on Dec 1, 2021.
The Commercial Waste Zones Safety Task Force was created by Local Law 199 and meets regularly to make recommendations for the effective implementation of safety measures relating to commercial waste collection. These are the minutes for virtual meeting 1 held on Dec 1, 2021.
Santa is not the last one on the Thanksgiving Day parade route-it will be one of nearly 100 DSNY employees who are responsible for cleaning and removing the debris left behind! While parade spectators start heading home to their Thanksgiving meals, our employees are just starting to clean the route.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Thanksgiving Day, there will be no trash, curbside composting or recycling collection on Thursday, November 25, 2021.
Pursuant to Section 1043(b) of the New York City Charter, the New York City Department of Sanitation (“DSNY”) submits notices of adoption for three final rules relating to the implementation of commercial waste zones.
DSNY today announced several important steps forward in the implementation of the City’s Commercial Waste Zones (CWZ) program. CWZs will create a safe and efficient system to collect waste from NYC businesses and provide high-quality, low-cost service while advancing the City’s zero waste goals.
DSNY today announced several important steps forward in the implementation of the City’s Commercial Waste Zones (CWZ) program. CWZs will create a safe and efficient system to collect waste from NYC businesses and provide high-quality, low-cost service while advancing the City’s zero waste goals.
These Final Snow Plans detail DSNY’s preparedness and response for possible snow events in the coming 2021-2022 winter season inclusive of the criteria set forth under Local Law 28.
“Sanitation Celebration,” an exhibit featuring art created by New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) employees, opened to the public on Nov. 14. Together, the Sanitation Foundation, the official nonprofit of DSNY, and Pace University Art Gallery are pleased to present this exhibit.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that, while collection operations would ordinarily be suspended in observance of Veterans Day, there will instead be normal trash, curbside composting, and recycling collection on Thursday, November 11, 2021.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that, while collection operations would ordinarily be suspended in observance of Veterans Day, there will instead be normal trash, curbside composting, and recycling collection on Thursday, November 11, 2021.
A two-day celebration of reuse, with a focus on kids items and activities. The two days of free events will include swaps, donation drives, giveaways, volunteer opportunities, and more fun for the whole family.
A two-day celebration of reuse, with a focus on kids items and activities. The two days of free events will include swaps, donation drives, giveaways, volunteer opportunities, and more fun for the whole family.
This report is the second required annual report issued pursuant to Local Law 152 of 2018 and includes information related to putrescible transfer stations and non-putrescible transfer stations covered by LL152.
The Department of Sanitation has announced that it has moved to its annual winter schedule operations. Known as “Night Plow,” the Department has long used a winter schedule to have pre-scheduled staff on hand to respond promptly and effectively to snow and ice conditions around the clock.
The Department of Sanitation has announced that it has moved to its annual winter schedule operations. Known as “Night Plow,” the Department has long used a winter schedule to have pre-scheduled staff on hand to respond promptly and effectively to snow and ice conditions around the clock.
In lieu of a comprehensive and conclusive report related to Local Law 22 (2019) Organic Waste Pilot Recycling Program, this memo highlights the accomplishments and learnings of the Department of Sanitation up to March 2020. The program was suspended prematurely due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Department of Sanitation will host its annual “Snow and Tell” behind-the-scenes look at snow operations for members of the media. This event allows news outlets to capture footage and interviews in advance for use throughout the winter season.
The New York City Department of Sanitation will hold an outdoor Graduation, Promotion and Award ceremony for nearly 1,000 Department employees, Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Maimonides Park (1904 Surf Ave, Brooklyn) at 11:00am.