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- Date Published:
- 2021-04-29
- Description:
- DSNY will cut the ribbon on a new large-scale compost bagging machine, a Hamer Fischbein 2090. This machine – a centerpiece of the Department’s wholesale compost operation – will be capable of bagging and wrapping up to 600 pallets per week, for a total of 1.9 million 40-lb. compost bags annually.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Recycling and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-05-20
- Description:
- DSNY unveils a memorial sculpture, known as Forever Strongest, honoring its members who lost their lives to the COVID-19 pandemic. DSNY – whose employees are known as New York’s Strongest for their work ensuring a clean, safe, and healthy city – has suffered nine confirmed COVID19 fatalities.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-05-04
- Description:
- DSNY will unveil a first-of-its-kind all-electric street sweeper to lower carbon emissions and pollution as it protects the city’s streets.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Energy and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-05-19
- Description:
- DSNY announced that in observance of Memorial Day, there will be no trash or recycling collection, nor street cleaning, on Monday, May 31, 2021. Additionally, all Sanitation Department administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 31 in observance of the holiday.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-05-20
- Description:
- DSNY unveiled its permanent memorial sculpture, known as Forever Strongest, honoring members who lost their lives to the COVID-19 pandemic. DSNY – whose employees are known as New York’s Strongest for their work ensuring a clean, safe, and healthy city – has suffered 9 confirmed COVID fatalities.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-05-25
- Description:
- DSNY is accepting applications for its summer internship program. Additionally, with DCLA, DSNY seeks an artist to join the Public Artists in Residence (PAIR) program.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Art and Design
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-05-06
- Description:
- New green equipment sweeps blocks in North Brooklyn on first day out of the garage. As part of this unveiling, the electric sweeper completed a route around the BKN4 garage. Photos and video are available upon request.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Energy and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-02-03
- Description:
- NYC Sanitation Offers Snow Operations Update: “End of Storm” Announced; Sidewalk Shoveling Must be Complete by 1 p.m. Wednesday; Limited Collection to Resume; Work Continues on Pedestrian Infrastructure & Bike Lanes; Snow Hauling, Piling and Melting Operations Underway
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Snow Removal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-02-03
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation will offer an operational update on snow removal efforts. VISUALS: The update will take place by one of the Department’s snow melters, one of seven in use citywide. In larger snowfalls, the Department will melt some snowfall in large machines.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Snow Removal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-02-06
- Description:
- DSNY Issues ‘Snow Alert’ for Sunday, February 7, 2021 beginning at 3:00 a.m. Roadway Dining is Suspended all day Sunday. Alternate Side Parking Suspended Through February 12; Meters will be in effect.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Snow Removal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-02-08
- Description:
- Due to snow in the weather forecast, the New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Tuesday, February 8 starting at 5 a.m. Snow is expected beginning early Tuesday morning and continuing through the evening.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Snow Removal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-02-09
- Description:
- Sanitation Workers will be working on Lincoln’s Birthday, Friday February 12, a holiday normally observed by the Department, due to the recent snowfalls and previous collection suspensions.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-02-10
- Description:
- Due to the chance of snow in the weather forecast, the New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Wednesday, February 10 starting at 10:00 p.m. Snow is expected beginning late Wednesday evening and continuing through the morning.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Snow Removal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-02-12
- Description:
- While Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 15, has historically been observed as a holiday for the Department, due to the recent snowfalls and previous collection delays, Sanitation Workers will be working that day, and trash and recycling collection will occur as any ongoing snow operations allow.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Snow Removal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-02-14
- Description:
- Due to the chance of frozen precipitation in the weather forecast, the New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Monday, February 15 starting at 12:01 a.m. and continuing through Tuesday morning.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Snow Removal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-02-13
- Description:
- DSNY Issues ‘Winter Operations Advisory’ for Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 1 p.m. NYC Emergency Management Department Issues Travel Advisory for Late Saturday through Sunday as potential for freezing rain could create dangerous road conditions
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Snow Removal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-02-17
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation and New York City Emergency Management Commissioners will hold a short media briefing on the City’s preparedness ahead of Thursday’s snow storm. Visuals include a large pile of salt and DSNY equipment including front-end loaders and salt spreaders.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Snow Removal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-02-17
- Description:
- DSNY Issues ‘Snow Alert’ for Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 5 a.m. Roadway Dining and Open Streets Suspended Thursday; Sidewalk Dining May Continue Alternate Side Parking Suspended Thursday, February 18, Friday, February 19 and Saturday, February 20; Meters will be in effect.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Snow Removal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-03-12
- Description:
- The NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) and the NYC Business Integrity Commission (BIC) today announced proposed rules to promote public safety and protect workers in New York City’s trade waste industry.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Traffic Safety and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-01-31
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation and New York City Emergency Management Commissioners will hold a short briefing for media on the status of snow preparedness ahead of this week’s Nor’easter. Snow is expected to begin Sunday evening and may reach accumulations up to 18 inches or more.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Snow Removal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-01-31
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Snow Alert for Sunday, January 31 beginning at 7 p.m. Roadway Dining is Suspended Monday. Alternate Side Parking Suspended on Monday, February 1 and Tuesday, February 2; Meters will be in effect
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation and Snow Removal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-08-04
- Description:
- The NYC Department of Sanitation has announced that curbside composting is on the way back to many city residents! By composting, New Yorkers keep their neighborhoods clean, reduce waste being sent to landfills, create compost for City Parks, and produce clean, renewable energy to heat homes.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Refuse and Refuse Disposal, Recycling, and Food
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-08-17
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced that our appointment-based curbside e-waste collection program, put on hold during the pandemic, will resume, starting with service to Staten Island residents. Appointments can be made now for collection service beginning Tuesday, September 7.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Refuse and Refuse Disposal, Recycling, and Staten Island
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-08-26
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Labor Day, there will be no trash or recycling collection on Monday, September 6, 2021.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Refuse and Refuse Disposal and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-08-31
- Description:
- Friday, September 3, 2021 – The New York City Department of Sanitation, the world’s largest municipal sanitation agency, will honor members of the Department who lost their lives due to their service on and after 9/11.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation, Memorials, and World Trade Center
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-10-21
- Description:
- 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.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Emergency Preparedness, Snow Removal, and Community Relations
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-10-19
- Description:
- 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.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Celebrations and Parades and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-10-15
- Description:
- The Department of Sanitation announced the next Community Boards to receive Curbside Composting following its pandemic-related suspension and relaunch. Service is being restored as a sign-up only program.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Food, Environment, and Recycling
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-10-04
- Description:
- The Department of Sanitation has announced that registration is now open for those interested in working as Emergency Snow Laborers for the 2021-2022 winter season.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Emergency Preparedness, Snow Removal, and Weather
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-09-02
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation, today provided the following update on operations in the wake of Tropical Storm Ida, including collection delays, enforcement suspension, debris removal, and catch-bin clearing.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Weather, Sanitation, and Emergencies
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-09-03
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation, today announced that trash and recycling collection service for Monday, 9/6/21, which had previously been suspended in observance of the Labor Day holiday, will take place across the City.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Refuse and Refuse Disposal and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-09-30
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Columbus Day, there will be no trash, curbside composting or recycling collection on Monday, October 11, 2021.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Refuse and Refuse Disposal, Celebrations and Parades, and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-09-10
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation, gathered for a private ceremony yesterday, September 9th, 2021, to honor members of the Department who lost their lives due to their service on and after 9/11.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Memorials, Sanitation, and World Trade Center
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-09-24
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced that its annual snow training will begin Sunday, September 26, and is planned to last 10 consecutive Sundays. Workers will practice “plowing up” collection trucks, and will drive plows and salt spreaders along city streets.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Emergency Preparedness, Snow Removal, and Streets and Highways
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-09-14
- Description:
- The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced the fall 2021 SAFE Disposal (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Events schedule. The events provide city residents an easy way to safely dispose of potentially harmful household products.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Refuse and Refuse Disposal, Hazardous Materials, and Environment
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-12-01
- Description:
- 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.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Refuse and Refuse Disposal and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-12-10
- Description:
- 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.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Food, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-12-07
- Description:
- 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.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Emergency Preparedness, Snow Removal, and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-12-17
- Description:
- 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.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Refuse and Refuse Disposal, Community Relations, and Recycling
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-12-16
- Description:
- 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.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Refuse and Refuse Disposal, Community Relations, and Recycling
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-12-17
- Description:
- With two back-to-back Saturday holidays, the New York City Department of Sanitation is providing guidance to residents who normally receive Saturday collection.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Refuse and Refuse Disposal, Recycling, and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-11-10
- Description:
- 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.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-11-01
- Description:
- 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.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Emergency Preparedness, Snow Removal, and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-11-01
- Description:
- 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.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Emergency Preparedness, Snow Removal, and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-11-16
- Description:
- 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.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Refuse and Refuse Disposal and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-11-04
- Description:
- 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.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Community Relations, Recycling, and Advertising
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-11-15
- Description:
- “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.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Officials and Employees, Sanitation, and Art and Design
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-11-10
- Description:
- 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.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-11-24
- Description:
- 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.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Celebrations and Parades, Streets and Highways, and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases
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- Date Published:
- 2021-11-22
- Description:
- 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.
- Agency:
- Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
- Subject(s):
- Refuse and Refuse Disposal and Sanitation
- Report Type:
- Press Releases