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.
The written comment period for the proposed rule that would establish requirements for carters operating in commercial waste zones published in the City Record on Dec 18, 2020 has been extended from Jan 26, 2021 until Feb 9, 2021.
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.
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) and the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), pursuant to Section 197-c of the New York City Charter, for the site selection and acquisition of property located at 122-10 31st Avenue (Block 4378, etc.
DSNY held a public hearing on Sept 15, 2021 on the adopted final rules that established requirements for caters operating in commercial waste zones related to commercial waste generation audits. The comment period also closed on Sept 15, 2021. Here is the hearing transcript and submitted comments.
EXECUTIVE BUDGET FOCUS: With a boost from federal Covid-related funds, the Mayor’s budget plan enables the sanitation department to restart a variety of program cut during the recent budget crunch.
As the city relaunches curbside organics collection after a yearlong suspension due to Covid budget cuts. IBO examines the cost of the city’s program and models what's needed to make the program as fiscally sustainable as it is environmentally.
DSNY adopted final rules in November 2021 regarding public safety requirements for carters operating under the Commercial Waste Zones program and held a public hearing on April 13. These are the hearing minutes and submitted public comments.
NYC BY THE NUMBERS: Last year, the Mayor suspended the sanitation department’s organics collection program because of budget constraints and too many partially filled trucks. But participation varied throughout the city.