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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This report discusses the testing, analyses and assessments of DSNY’s alternative fuel sanitation collection vehicles and street sweepers, and the feasibility of incorporating new alternative fuel sanitation vehicles and technology into DSNY’s fleet.
These Draft 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. These documents include a letter of transmittal and plans for each borough.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Annual report of NYC curbside and containerized municipal refuse and recycling statistics, broken down by borough, district, and material type for fiscal year 2021.
These Final Snow Plans detail DSNY's preparedness and response for possible snow events, inclusive of the criteria set forth under Local Law 28, as well as updates specific to streetscape changes and outdoor dining for the 2020-2021 winter season.
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.
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.
With two back-to-back Saturday holidays, the New York City Department of Sanitation is providing guidance to residents who normally receive Saturday collection.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.