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Press Release #18-82

Date Published:: 2018-12-31
Description:: 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.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

Percentage of Existing Lawfully Operating Transfer Stations in New York City by Community District

Date Published:: 2018-12-21
Description:: 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.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Data / Statistics

Press Release #18-76

Date Published:: 2018-12-11
Description:: 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.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

Trade Waste Advisory Board Committee Meeting Minutes held on December 5, 2018.

Date Published:: 2018-12-05
Description:: Minutes of the December 5, 2018 meeting of the Trade Waste Advisory Board Committee, including agenda items on the L train, emissions law, safety, and enforcement.
Agency:: Business Integrity Commission (BIC)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Minutes

Annual Partnership Report 2018

Date Published:: 2018-12-01
Description:: The 4th annual report on the donateNYC Partnership program outlines the environmental and social impacts of donateNYC's 70 nonprofit Partner organizations. In 2017, donateNYC Partners diverted close to 100 million pounds of goods from landfill and provided social services to over 1.5 million NYers
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

Give food scraps new life!

Date Published:: 2018-11-21
Description:: 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.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Brochures

¡Ofrezca a los restos de comida una nueva vida!

Date Published:: 2018-11-21
Description:: NYC Sanitation está transformando restos de comida, papel con manchas de comida y recortes de plantas en energía limpia y abono para crear tierra saludable para macetas.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Bulletins

Give food scraps new life!

Date Published:: 2018-11-21
Description:: NYC Sanitation is turning food scraps, food-soiled paper and plant trimmings into clean energy and compost to build healthy soil.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Bulletins

Press Release #18-71

Date Published:: 2018-11-16
Description:: 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.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

NYC Polystyrene Foam Packaging Law

Date Published:: 2018-11-14
Description:: 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.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Brochures

Trade Waste Class 2 Construction and Demolition (C&D) Registration Application

Date Published:: 2018-11-14
Description:: Instructions and Application for Exemption from Licensing Requirements for Removal of Construction and Demolition Debris (Class 2 Registration)
Agency:: Business Integrity Commission (BIC)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Guides

Trade Waste Class 2 Construction and Demolition (C&D) Renewal Application

Date Published:: 2018-11-14
Description:: Instruction and Renewal Application for Class 2 Registration Renewal (Construction & Demolition Debris)
Agency:: Business Integrity Commission (BIC)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Guides

Trade Waste Broker Registration Application

Date Published:: 2018-11-14
Description:: The Instructions and Application for the Trade Waste Broker Class 2 Registration
Agency:: Business Integrity Commission (BIC)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Other

Trade Waste Removal License Renewal

Date Published:: 2018-11-14
Description:: These are the Instructions and Application for the Renewal of Trade Waste Removal License.
Agency:: Business Integrity Commission (BIC)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Other

Employee/Agent Disclosure Form

Date Published:: 2018-11-14
Description:: This is the Employee/Agent Disclosure Form for a Trade Waste Business provided by the Business Integrity Commission.
Agency:: Business Integrity Commission (BIC)
Subject(s):: Recycling and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Other

Trade Waste Class 1 Self Hauler Registration Application

Date Published:: 2018-11-14
Description:: These are the Instructions and Application for the Trade Waste Class 1 Self Hauler Registration.
Agency:: Business Integrity Commission (BIC)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Other

Trade Waste Class 1 Self Hauler Renewal Application

Date Published:: 2018-11-14
Description:: This is the Instructions and Application for the Trade Waste Class 1 Self-Hauler Renewal.
Agency:: Business Integrity Commission (BIC)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Other

Trade Waste Broker Customer Register Certification Form

Date Published:: 2018-11-14
Description:: The Trade Waste Broker Customer Register Certification Form to be Notarized each reporting period.
Agency:: Business Integrity Commission (BIC)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Adjudications / Decisions

Love Your Enthusiasm!

Date Published:: 2018-11-09
Description:: Set our your leaves after 4pm on the dates below and DSNY will start collecting them the next day. Put your leaves in paper lawn & leaf bags or open, unlined containers.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Brochures

NYC Compost Project

Date Published:: 2018-11-07
Description:: 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
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Brochures

Press Release #18-66

Date Published:: 2018-11-07
Description:: Commercial Waste Zones will create Safe and Efficient Collection System, Provide High-Quality, Low-Cost Service and Advance the City's Zero Waste Goals
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

Commercial Waste Zones: Appendix

Date Published:: 2018-11-07
Description:: An appendix for "Commercial Waste Zones: A Plan to Reform, Reroute, and Revitalize Private Carting in New York City".
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Plans

Commercial Waste Zones

Date Published:: 2018-11-07
Description:: "Commercial Waste Zones” lays out a blueprint for the implementation of commercial waste collection zones across NYC, creating a safe and efficient collection system for commercial waste that provides high quality, low-cost service while advancing the City’s zero waste goals.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Plans

Press Release #18-65

Date Published:: 2018-11-02
Description:: 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.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release #18-63

Date Published:: 2018-10-31
Description:: Recycling opportunities abound whether you are at home, at work, or running a 26.2 mile-long race. The New York City Department of Sanitation is proud to announce recycling opportunities and the Department’s cleaning plan at this year’s marathon.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release #18-62

Date Published:: 2018-10-30
Description:: The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced that following the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division’s recent decision and order, the city’s ban on single-use foam products will proceed.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Laws and legislation, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release #18-55

Date Published:: 2018-10-17
Description:: The Queens fall SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal Event is this Saturday, October 27, 2018 the New York City Department of Sanitation has reminded residents. The drop-off event provides residents with a way to safely dispose of potentially harmful household products.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Refuse and Refuse Disposal, and Hazardous Materials
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release #18-54

Date Published:: 2018-10-15
Description:: Staten Island’s fall SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal Event is this Saturday, October 20, the New York City Department of Sanitation has reminded residents. The drop-off event provides residents with a way to safely dispose of potentially harmful household products.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Refuse and Refuse Disposal, and Hazardous Materials
Report Type:: Press Releases

NYC Waste and Recycling Symposium,October 18, 2018

Date Published:: 2018-10-13
Description:: The 5th New York City Waste and Recycling Safety Symposium is being held Thursday, October 18, 2018.
Agency:: Business Integrity Commission (BIC)
Subject(s):: Recycling and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Other

Press Release #18-53

Date Published:: 2018-10-11
Description:: To celebrate the completion of the NYC Compost Project’s Queensboro Bridge site, the groups, along with the Department of Sanitation, will host an open house and ribbon cutting.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Refuse and Refuse Disposal, and Community Relations
Report Type:: Press Releases

Use paper lawns & leaf bags to recycle your fall leaves!

Date Published:: 2018-10-10
Description:: FREE leaf bags! Pick up a free leaf bag at an upcoming event or at one of our NYC Food Scrap Drop-Off Sites!
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Brochures

Notice of Adoption on Final Rule on Financial Hardship Waivers from Vehicle Emissions Compliance, October 9, 2018

Date Published:: 2018-10-09
Description:: Notice of Adoption on Final Rule on Financial Hardship Waivers from Vehicle Emissions Compliance, October 9, 2018
Agency:: Business Integrity Commission (BIC)
Subject(s):: Public Welfare, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Adjudications / Decisions

BIC Denies Application & Approves Rules Relating to Financial Hardship, Safety in Trade Waste Industry & Penalty Schedule for Pubic Wholesale Markets

Date Published:: 2018-10-09
Description:: BIC Denies an Application and Approves Rules Relating to a Financial Hardship Wavier and Safety in the Trade Waste Industry and Penalty Schedule for the Public Wholesale Markets
Agency:: Business Integrity Commission (BIC)
Subject(s):: Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

Notice of Adoption of Final Rule on Penalty Schedule for Violation of BIC Rules, October 9, 2018

Date Published:: 2018-10-09
Description:: Notice of Adoption of Final Rule on Penalty Schedule for Violation of Business Integrity Commission Rules, October 9, 2018
Agency:: Business Integrity Commission (BIC)
Subject(s):: Recycling and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Adjudications / Decisions

Press Release #18-51

Date Published:: 2018-10-08
Description:: Curbside e-waste collection has expanded to western Queens Community Boards (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 9). Residents living in 1-9 unit buildings are now eligible to receive curbside collection of their unwanted electronics items that are covered under the NYS disposal ban.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release #18-50

Date Published:: 2018-10-03
Description:: The Bronx’s fall SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal Event is this Saturday, October 6, 2018, the New York City Department of Sanitation has reminded residents. The drop-off event provides residents with a way to safely dispose of potentially harmful household products.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Refuse and Refuse Disposal, Bronx, and Hazardous Materials
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release #18-49

Date Published:: 2018-09-28
Description:: The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Columbus Day, there will be no garbage, recycling, or organics collection, nor street cleaning on Monday, October 8, 2018.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

Weekly Pipeline Newsletter

Date Published:: 2018-09-25
Description:: Deputy Commissioner of Wastewater Treatment, Pam Elardo, explains the projects underway to utilize organic food waste for energy production. The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) completed solar photovoltaic and energy storage feasibility studies for six facilities.
Agency:: Environmental Protection, Department of (DEP)
Subject(s):: Energy, Parks and Recreation, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Newsletters / Other Serial Publications

Press release #18-47

Date Published:: 2018-09-25
Description:: The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced that starting October 1, 2018, some residents living in south Brooklyn and western Queens community boards will be eligible to receive curbside collection of their unwanted electronics items that are covered under the NYS disposal ban.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

Recycle Your Leaves!

Date Published:: 2018-09-20
Description:: A DSNY flyer providing information about recycling your leaves, including contact information: nyc.gov/leafcollection or call 311
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Brochures

Manhattan's Fall SAFE Disposal Event on Sunday, September 23

Date Published:: 2018-09-19
Description:: Manhattan’s fall SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal Event is this Sunday, September 23, 2018.The drop-off event provides residents with a way to safely dispose of potentially harmful household products.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Refuse and Refuse Disposal, and Hazardous Materials
Report Type:: Press Releases

Trash Talk

Date Published:: 2018-09-14
Description:: They came to climb in our vehicles and talk to our Sanitation Workers at our “Back to School” Touch-a-Truck event. Families donated lightly-used clothing to our refashionNYC program and got entrance to learn more about our programs and meet our binnies.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Children and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Newsletters / Other Serial Publications

Recycle Your Yard Waste!

Date Published:: 2018-09-13
Description:: Instead of letting plants, leaves, twigs and grass rot in a landfill, DSNY turns them into compost. Easy options for curbside pickup!
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Bulletins

Brooklyn South: You can now request an electronics pick-up!

Date Published:: 2018-09-05
Description:: 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.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Brochures

Queens West: You can now request an electronics pick-up!

Date Published:: 2018-09-05
Description:: 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.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Brochures

Press Release #18-46

Date Published:: 2018-09-04
Description:: The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced the five fall SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal events. The events provide residents with a one-stop drop-off to safely dispose of potentially harmful household products.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Refuse and Refuse Disposal, and Hazardous Materials
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release #18-44

Date Published:: 2018-08-22
Description:: The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Labor Day, there will be no garbage, recycling, or organics collection, nor street cleaning on Monday, September 3, 2018.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

Trade Waste New Driver Form

Date Published:: 2018-08-21
Description:: This is the New Employee/Driver Form to report new employees and/or operators of vehicles.
Agency:: Business Integrity Commission (BIC)
Subject(s):: Recycling and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Other

Superintendent's Guide to Organics Collection

Date Published:: 2018-08-08
Description:: FAQ's, Keeping your building clean, How to educate residents, Why participate in organics collection?, What goes in the brown bin?, How to set up your brown bin, How to set our your organics
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Brochures

New Commercial Organics Rules

Date Published:: 2018-08-03
Description:: If your business meets the minimum requirements outlined below, you must comply with the business organics rules by August 15, 2018.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Brochures

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