This 8th Biennial Update Report prepared by the NYC Department of Sanitation, is submitted to the NYSDEC in accordance with the provisions of 6 NYCRR.366-5.1. It provides information on the City’s progress in implementing its approved Local Solid Waste Management Plan for 2006 through 2026.
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.
DSNY adopted final rules in November 2021 regarding customer service and operations requirements of awardees under the Commercial Waste Zones program. DSNY held a hearing on January 26 & the comment period closed on February 9. These are the transcript from the hearing and submitted public comments
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.