DSNY has published its 2019 Strategic Plan Update, three years after the release of the Department's first-ever strategic plan. The plan provides status of projects, initiatives and future goals.
DSNY debuts its Trucks of Art, an art exhibit using collection trucks as canvas! Artists from across the city beautified five trucks to encourage sustainability and honor the men and women who make up New York's Strongest.
DSNY premiered Trucks of Art, a unique art exhibit that challenge artists to beautify five new, state-of-the-art collection vehicles with hand-painted designs. Debuted in Times Square, the trucks' art work encourages New Yorkers to think sustainably and honor New York's Strongest.
DSNY Commissioner Kathryn Garcia today announced the promotion of three new Three-Star Chiefs, as well the new head of its Operations Management Division.
DSNY brings the Trucks of Art, an art exhibit using collection trucks as canvas, to the Bronx! Artists from across the city beautified five trucks to encourage sustainability and honor the men and women who make up New York's Strongest.
DSNY announced that in observance of Labor Day, there will be no garbage, recycling, or organics collection, nor street cleaning on Monday, September 2, 2019.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced the file fall SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal events. The events provide residents with an opportunity to safely dispose potential harmful household products.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced that registration is now open for those interested in working as Emergency Snow Laborers for the upcoming winter season.
The New York City Department of Sanitation is reminding residents that the Manhattan fall SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal event will be held Sunday, September 22 in Union Square.
The New York City Department of Sanitation is reminding residents that the Staten Island fall SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal event will be held Saturday, September 28 at the Midland Beach Parking Lot.
New York City residents and visitors may notice a strange September sight -- snow plows and salt spreaders on the city streets! The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced that snow training will begin Sunday, September 22 and last 10 consecutive Sundays.
The New York Department of Sanitation is reminding residents that the Bronx fall SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal event will be held Saturday, October 5 at the Orchard Beach Parking Lot.
The New York City Department of Sanitation today announced the expansion of curbside electronics collection to the Bronx and Eastern Queens. Residents can make an appointment for curbside collection of unwanted electronics items covered under the New York electronics disposal ban.
The New York City Department today announced a proposal that would require additional food-related business to separate organic waste. The proposal would cover approximately 8,500 additional businesses and is expected to keep 100,00 tons of food waste out of landfills every year.
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 14, 2019.
The New York City Department of Sanitation is reminding that the Queens Fall SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal event will be held Saturday, October 12 at the Cunningham Park ball field parking lot.
Join the NYC Department of Sanitation for a behind-the-scenes tour of our Staten Island Compost Facility and learn how we take your food scraps and yard waste from curbside collection to finished compost!
The New York City Department of Sanitation begins its annual winter schedule operations today, October 28, 2019. Known as "Night Plow" the winter schedule enables the Department to have pre-scheduled staff on hand to respond promptly and effectively to snow and ice conditions around the clock.
In its ongoing effort to help keep the City healthy, safe and clean, DSNY is announcing the addition of six Officers to the Department's Environmental Police Unit, the specially-trained team responsible for picking up syringes from public sidewalks and streets, among other duties.
In its ongoing effort to help keep New York City healthy, safe and clean, DSNY today announced the addition of six Officers in the Department's Environmental Police Unit, the specially-trained team responsible for picking up syringes from public sidewalks and streets, among other duties.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no trash, recycling, curbside compost collection, nor street cleaning on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, 2019.
Want to do something fun with your pumpkin after Halloween? Bring your pumpkins, jack-o-lanterns and gourds to Pumpkin Smash events throughout the city.
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.
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 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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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 City Department of Sanitation and New York City Emergency Management will hold media availability to discuss preparations for the upcoming winter storm.
Today, the NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY), Van Alen Institute, the Industrial Designers Society of America and the American Institute of Architects New York announced that Group Projects is the winner of the BetterBin competition
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 is launching its 2020 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, curbside compost or recycling collection, nor street cleaning on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, 2019.
Every New Year’s Eve, revelers gather in Times Square to ring in the new year. Party hats, noisemakers, confetti, paper streamers and other pieces of New Year’s joy help make a festive night, but all the material left behind must be cleaned by daybreak!
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Press releases are designed to inform the public of an upcoming/ongoing emergency or special event. Some emergencies include coastal storms, nor'easters, and extreme heat. Releases also highlight special events including Ready New York presentations and other community preparedness initiatives.
Press releases are designed to inform the public of an upcoming/ongoing emergency or special event. Some emergencies include coastal storms, nor'easters, and extreme heat. Releases also highlight special events including Ready New York presentations and other community preparedness initiatives.
Press releases are designed to inform the public of an upcoming/ongoing emergency or special event. Some emergencies include coastal storms, nor'easters, and extreme heat. Releases also highlight special events including Ready New York presentations and other community preparedness initiatives.