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
Starting October 1, 2018, Brooklyn South residents can make an appointment to have their electronic waste picked up by the NYC Department of Sanitation. To schedule a pick-up visit nyc.gov/electronics.
Starting October 1, 2018, Queens West residents can make an appointment to have their electronic waste picked up by the NYC Department of Sanitation. To schedule a pick-up visit nyc.gov/electronics.
Beginning January 1, 2019, certain expanded polystyrene (EPS) items will be banned from possession, sale or use in NYC. Following the warning period, Notices of Violation will be issued and civil action may be taken. For more information, contact 311 or visit nyc.gov/foamban.
All schools in New York City, public and private, are crucial to helping our city contribute zero waste to landfills by 2030 -- and all schools must meet DSNY guidelines for separating recyclables and setting out recycling and garbage for collection.
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.
Did you know that Santa is not the last one on the Thanksgiving Day parade route? It is actually one of the 157 Sanitation employees responsible for cleaning and collecting the tons of debris left behind by the millions of spectators lining the street.
Looking for that perfect and unique gift this holiday season? Consider one of the City’s many second hand stores! To help with the quest for the perfect gift, the New York City Department of Sanitation, along with donateNYC, have released their Holiday Gift Guide featuring second-hand items!
NYC Sanitation Welcomes More than 100 New Sanitation Workers and Five New Superintendents at Graduation and Promotion Ceremony: 2 Sanitation Workers to Receive Badges Worn by Their Family Members
WHO:- More than 100 Sanitation Workers from the October 2018 class; 5 newly promoted Superintendents
DSNY, Van Alen Institute, and the Industrial Designers Society of America / American Institute of Architects New York have announced the three finalists in their BetterBin competition. The competition offered designers an opportunity to reimagine New York City’s iconic green wire litter basket.
In a snow alert, DSNY coordinates with NYC Emergency Management and the Dept. 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 City Department of Sanitation will begin its annual curbside collection of
Christmas trees on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Collection runs through Saturday, January 12,
weather permitting.
Every New Year’s Eve, revelers gather in Times Square to ring in the upcoming year. Party hats, noisemakers, confetti, paper streamers and other pieces of New Year’s joy help make a festive night, though all the material left behind must be cleaned by daybreak.
Beginning January 1, 2019, certain expanded polystyrene (EPS) items will be banned from possession, sale, or use in NYC. Following the warning period, Notices of Violation will be issued and civil action may be taken. For more information, contact 311 or nyc.gov/foamban.
DSNY is turning food scraps, food-soiled paper and plant trimmings into clean energy and compost to build healthy soil. Plus, putting organics into a brown bin-instead of a garbage bag-helps keep rodents and pests away.
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.
Commercial Waste Zones will create Safe and Efficient Collection System, Provide High-Quality, Low-Cost Service and Advance the City's Zero Waste Goals
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Thanksgiving Day, there would be no garbage, organics nor recycling collections, or street cleaning, on Thursday, November 22, 2018.
Pursuant to section 4-32(d) of Title 16 of the Rules of the City of New York, the Department of Sanitation is required to publish a chart every January and July detailing the percentage of existing lawfully operating transfer stations in New York City by Community District.
The New York City Department of Sanitation is launching its 2019 Sanitation Calendar with a meet-and-greet and autographing event at the NYC City Store.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no trash, organics or recycling nor organics collection on Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25, 2018.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no trash, organics or recycling nor organics collection on New Year’s Day, Tuesday, January 1, 2019.
Starting January 1, 2019, NYC stores and food-service businesses can no longer offer, sell or possess single-use foam food containers such as foam takeout clamshells, cups, plates, bowls and trays. Additionally, manufacturers and stores may no longer sell or offer for sale loose fill packaging.
This report discusses notable advances in DSNY’s clean diesel fleet, and provides information on efforts to further incorporate alternative fuel vehicles into its fleet.
Report contains a statement of financial condition of the Relief and Pension Fund of the Department of Street Cleaning of the City of New York as of June 30, 2018 and report on operations of said Fund for the year ending June 30, 2018.
The New York City Department of Sanitation and New York City Emergency Management will host a press conference to discuss snow preparations for the upcoming storm.
The New York City Department of Sanitation will host a press conference, along with the New York City Emergency Management Department to discuss snow preparations for the upcoming storm.
DSNY is at the New York International Auto Show featuring our HySweep™, a cutting edge, electric hybrid street sweeper and the most recent addition to the Department's green vehicle fleet.
In its Auto Show debut, DSNY will feature a cutting-edge hybrid street sweeper, the HySweep™, which provides up to 58 percent reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and 50 percent fuel reduction.
Pursuant to Section 1043 of the New York City Charter, the New York City Department of Sanitation submitted a copy of its Final Rule relating to the criteria used in the siting of solid waste transfer
This guide is intended to help New Yorkers properly store, use, and discard common harmful household products. Each section lists handling tips, disposal options, and safe alternatives for products.
Beginning August 15, 2018, additional New York City businesses will be required by law to separate their organic waste. Read inside for a description of the rules.
Postcard advertising DSNY's refashionNYC program, which offers apartment buildings an easy way to collect clothing and other textiles so that they are not landfilled.
Mailer announcing the Spring 2018 SAFE Disposal Event for Brooklyn. These provide a convenient way for residents to properly dispose of harmful household products.
Mailer announcing the Spring 2018 SAFE Disposal Event for the Bronx. SAFE events are a convenient way for residents to responsibly dispose of harmful household products.