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Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Rules

Date Published:: 2020-12-16
Description:: 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, 2021, and the comment period closed on February 9, 2021.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Refuse and Refuse Disposal and Sanitation
Report Type:: Laws / Legislation

Amended Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Rules

Date Published:: 2021-01-15
Description:: 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.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation
Report Type:: Bulletins

City Planning Commission Report (C 210005 PCQ)

Date Published:: 2021-01-20
Description:: 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.
Agency:: City Planning, Department of (DCP)
Subject(s):: Parking, Land Use, and Sanitation
Report Type:: Laws / Legislation

Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Rules- Requirements for Carters Operating in Commercial Waste Zones

Date Published:: 2021-01-26
Description:: 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
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Refuse and Refuse Disposal and Sanitation
Report Type:: Minutes

Press Release #21-05: NYC Sanitation and NYC Emergency Management Commissioners to Hold Media Availability Ahead of Winter Weather

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

Press Release #21-06: DSNY Issues ‘Snow Alert’ for Sunday, January 31 at 7 p.m.

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

Mayor's Press Release: MAYOR DE BLASIO HOLDS MEDIA AVAILABILITY

Date Published:: 2021-02-02
Description:: The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Government, Weather, and Sanitation
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release 21-07

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

Press Release 21-08

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

Press Release 21-09

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

Press Release 21-10

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

Press Release 21-11

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

Press Release 21-12

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

Press Release 21-13

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

Press Release 21-14

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

Press Release 21-15

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

Press Release 21-16

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

Press Release 21-17

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

Mayor's Press Release: MAYOR DE BLASIO HOLDS MEDIA AVAILABILITY

Date Published:: 2021-02-18
Description:: The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Government, Weather, and Sanitation
Report Type:: Press Releases

Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Rules

Date Published:: 2021-03-03
Description:: DSNY adopted final rules in Nov 2021 regarding public safety requirements for carters operating under the Commercial Waste Zones program. The rules were published jointly alongside proposed rules from the Business Integrity Commission regarding safety requirements for BIC licensees and registrants.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Refuse and Refuse Disposal and Sanitation
Report Type:: Laws / Legislation

Press Release 21-18

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

Mayor's Press Release: MAYOR DE BLASIO, NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION ANNOUNCE NEW INITIATIVES FOR A CLEAN, HEALTHY NEW YORK

Date Published:: 2021-03-30
Description:: The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Government, Sanitation, and Health
Report Type:: Press Releases

How Did Participation in Organics Collection Programs Vary Throughout the City?

Date Published:: 2021-04-19
Description:: 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.
Agency:: Independent Budget Office, NYC (IBO)
Subject(s):: Sanitation
Report Type:: Reports - Other (Consultant/Staff)

Mayor's Press Release: MAYOR DE BLASIO ANNOUNCES RETURN OF CURBSIDE COMPOSTING, MAJOR EXPANSIONS OF COMMUNITY COMPOSTING, REUSE, AND HAZARDOUS WASTE

Date Published:: 2021-04-22
Description:: The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Government, Sanitation, and Diseases
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release 21-19

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

Hearing on Public Safety Requirements for Carters Operating in Commercial Waste Zones

Date Published:: 2021-05-01
Description:: 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.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Refuse and Refuse Disposal and Sanitation
Report Type:: Minutes

Press Release #21-20

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

Press Release #21-21

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

Press Release #21-23

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

Press Advisory #21-22

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

Press Release #21-24

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

Press Release #21-25

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

Department of Sanitation: Using the Infusion of Federal Funds and Rebooting the Organics Program

Date Published:: 2021-06-14
Description:: 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.
Agency:: Independent Budget Office, NYC (IBO)
Subject(s):: Sanitation and Budget and Finance
Report Type:: Reports - Other (Consultant/Staff)

Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Rules

Date Published:: 2021-08-03
Description:: DSNY adopted final rules in November 2021 that establish requirements for carters operating in commercial waste zones related to commercial waste generation audits, establish fees for the commercial waste zones program, and amend definitions. This is the notice for a public hearing on Sept 15, 2021.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Refuse and Refuse Disposal and Sanitation
Report Type:: Laws / Legislation

Press Release #21-32

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

Press Advisory #21-33

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

New York City Curbside and Containerized Municipal Refuse and Recycling Statistics

Date Published:: 2021-09-01
Description:: Annual report of NYC curbside and containerized municipal refuse and recycling statistics, broken down by borough, district, and material type for fiscal year 2021.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Refuse and Refuse Disposal, Recycling, and Sanitation
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

Press Release #21-34

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

Press Release #21-35

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

Press Release #21-36

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

DSNY Proposed Amendment of Commercial Waste Zone Rules Waste Audit

Date Published:: 2021-09-15
Description:: 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.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Refuse and Refuse Disposal and Sanitation
Report Type:: Minutes

Pension Fund Annual Report

Date Published:: 2021-09-29
Description:: Annual report on the Relief and Pension Fund for the Department of Street Cleaning (DSNY's predecessor agency) for year ending June 30, 2021.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Pensions and Sanitation
Report Type:: Audit Report

Press Release #21-39

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

Going Green: Can The Organics Collection Program Be Fiscally & Environmentally Sustainable?

Date Published:: 2021-10-04
Description:: 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.
Agency:: Independent Budget Office, NYC (IBO)
Subject(s):: Refuse and Refuse Disposal, Recycling, and Sanitation
Report Type:: Reports - Other (Consultant/Staff)

Notice of Adoption of Final Rule Relating to the Department of Sanitation’s Penalty Schedule

Date Published:: 2021-10-15
Description:: The NYC Department of Sanitation submission (and transmittal letter) to Speaker Corey Johnson of its notice of adoption of a final rule relating to its penalty schedule.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Refuse and Refuse Disposal, Laws and legislation, and Sanitation
Report Type:: Laws / Legislation

Press Release #21-42

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

Local Law 22 (2019) Agency Organics Pilot Memo

Date Published:: 2021-10-27
Description:: In lieu of a comprehensive and conclusive report related to Local Law 22 (2019) Organic Waste Pilot Recycling Program, this memo highlights the accomplishments and learnings of the Department of Sanitation up to March 2020. The program was suspended prematurely due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Refuse and Refuse Disposal and Sanitation
Report Type:: Reports - Other (Consultant/Staff)

Annual Report on the Implementation of New York City’s Waste Equity Law (2021)

Date Published:: 2021-11-01
Description:: 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.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Refuse and Refuse Disposal, Compliance, and Sanitation
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

NYC Department of Sanitation’s 2021-2022 Winter Schedule Underway

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

Press Release #21-44

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

NYC Department of Sanitation to Engage in Normal Collection Operations on Veterans Day Holiday

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

Press Release #21-46

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

DSNY Quarter 1 FY2022 DEEO Quarterly Report and Training Summary

Date Published:: 2021-11-12
Description:: Department of Sanitation Quarter 1 FY2022 Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Quarterly Report and Training Summary
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Laws and legislation, Equal Employment, and Sanitation
Report Type:: Reports - Quarterly

2021-2022 DSNY Final Borough-Based Snow Plans

Date Published:: 2021-11-15
Description:: 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.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Emergency Preparedness, Snow Removal, and Sanitation
Report Type:: Plans

Press Release #21-47

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

Notices of Adoption for Three Final Rules Relating to the Implementation of Commercial Waste Zones

Date Published:: 2021-11-16
Description:: Pursuant to Section 1043(b) of the New York City Charter, the New York City Department of Sanitation (“DSNY”) submits notices of adoption for three final rules relating to the implementation of commercial waste zones.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Refuse and Refuse Disposal, Business, and Sanitation
Report Type:: Other

Press Release #21-48

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

SAFER STREETS, BETTER SERVICE: NYC Department of Sanitation Takes Steps to Implement Commercial Waste Zones, Moving Toward Industry Reform

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

Press Release #21-49

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

Press Release #21-50

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

Press Release #21-51

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

New York City Commercial Waste Zones Safety Task Force Meeting 1

Date Published:: 2021-12-01
Description:: The Commercial Waste Zones Safety Task Force was created by Local Law 199 and meets regularly to make recommendations for the effective implementation of safety measures relating to commercial waste collection. These are the minutes for virtual meeting 1 held on Dec 1, 2021.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Refuse and Refuse Disposal and Sanitation
Report Type:: Minutes

New York City Commercial Waste Zones Safety Task Force Meeting 1

Date Published:: 2021-12-01
Description:: The Commercial Waste Zones Safety Task Force was created by Local Law 199 and meets regularly to make recommendations for the effective implementation of safety measures relating to commercial waste collection. These are the minutes for virtual meeting 1 held on Dec 1, 2021.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Refuse and Refuse Disposal and Sanitation
Report Type:: Minutes

Press Release #21-52

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

Notice of Adoption of Final Rule Relating to Building Waste Management Plans for Certain Buildings

Date Published:: 2021-12-17
Description:: This rule requires owners and/or managing agents of certain new residential multiple dwellings to submit a building waste management plan, which is subject to the approval of DSNY.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Refuse and Refuse Disposal, Sanitation, and Buildings
Report Type:: Laws / Legislation

Press Release #21-56

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

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN BIENNIAL UPDATE REPORT

Date Published:: 2023-07-01
Description:: 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.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation and Infrastructure
Report Type:: Reports - Biennial (Every Two Years)

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