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2016 Report on DSNY's Alternative Fuel Program

Date Published:: 2017-05-11
Description:: Annual report on the Department of Sanitation's alternative fuel program, as required by Local Law 38 of 2005, Section 24-163.2 of the Administrative Code.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

2016 Strategic Plan 2017 Progress Report

Date Published:: 2017-06-15
Description:: A mid-2017 report by the Department of Sanitation offering an update on how 2016's strategic plan has been implemented.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

2017 NYC Residential, School, and NYCHA Waste Characterization Study

Date Published:: 2018-03-30
Description:: This study fulfills DSNY's requirements under Local Law 40 of 2010 and builds on decades of research and analysis into the evolving composition of our waste stream.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Reports - Other (Consultant/Staff)

2017 NYC Reuse Sector Report

Date Published:: 2017-12-01
Description:: DSNY (through donateNYC) conducted a comprehensive survey of NYC’s reuse sector. The aim of this survey and assessment was to provide a census overview of reuse activity in New York City and to expand the knowledge about the enterprises that contribute to product reuse and waste prevention
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

2019 Solid Waste & Recycling Semi-Annual Report

Date Published:: 2020-01-23
Description:: For Licensees and Class I Registrants of BIC. This survey is part of New York City's Solid Waste Management Study.
Agency:: Business Integrity Commission (BIC)
Subject(s):: Recycling
Report Type:: Directives

Annual Partnership Report 2018

Date Published:: 2018-12-01
Description:: The 4th annual report on the donateNYC Partnership program outlines the environmental and social impacts of donateNYC's 70 nonprofit Partner organizations. In 2017, donateNYC Partners diverted close to 100 million pounds of goods from landfill and provided social services to over 1.5 million NYers
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

Annual Report

Date Published:: 2020-11-12
Description:: DSNY's annual report on municipal recycling and garbage tonnage and division rates for the 2020 fiscal year.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

Annual Report: New York City Curbside Municipal Refuse and Recycling Statistics by Borough and District: Fiscal Year 2011

Date Published:: 2011-06-01
Description:: Curbside collection routes serve individual districts; trucks on these routes pass over scales each day which transmit tonnage data into DSNY's centralized computer system. For this reason, monthly statistics, by Community Districts, can be tracked and reported.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Recycling, Refuse and Refuse Disposal, and Sanitation
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

Annual Report: New York City Curbside Municipal Refuse and Recycling Statistics by Borough and District: Fiscal Year 2013

Date Published:: 2013-06-01
Description:: Curbside and Containerized collection routes serve individual districts; trucks on these routes pass over scales each day which transmit tonnage data into DSNY's centralized computer system. For this reason, monthly statistics, by Community Districts, can be tracked and reported.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Recycling, Refuse and Refuse Disposal, and Sanitation
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

Annual Report: New York City Curbside Municipal Refuse and Recycling Statistics by Borough and District: Fiscal Year 2014

Date Published:: 2014-06-01
Description:: Curbside and Containerized collection routes serve individual districts; trucks on these routes pass over scales each day which transmit tonnage data into DSNY's centralized computer system. For this reason, monthly statistics, by Community Districts, can be tracked and reported.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Recycling, Refuse and Refuse Disposal, and Sanitation
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

Annual Report: New York City Curbside Municipal Refuse and Recycling Statistics by Borough and District: Fiscal Year 2015

Date Published:: 2015-06-01
Description:: Curbside and Containerized collection routes serve individual districts; trucks on these routes pass over scales each day which transmit tonnage data into DSNY's centralized computer system. For this reason, monthly statistics, by Community Districts, can be tracked and reported.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Recycling, Refuse and Refuse Disposal, and Sanitation
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

Annual Report: New York City Curbside Municipal Refuse and Recycling Statistics by Borough and District: Fiscal Year 2016

Date Published:: 2016-06-01
Description:: Curbside and Containerized collection routes serve individual districts; trucks on these routes pass over scales each day which transmit tonnage data into DSNY's centralized computer system. For this reason, monthly statistics, by Community Districts, can be tracked and reported.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Recycling, Refuse and Refuse Disposal, and Sanitation
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

Annual Report: New York City Curbside Municipal Refuse and Recycling Statistics by Borough and District: Fiscal Year 2017

Date Published:: 2017-06-01
Description:: Curbside and Containerized collection routes serve individual districts; trucks on these routes pass over scales each day which transmit tonnage data into DSNY's centralized computer system. For this reason, monthly statistics, by Community Districts, can be tracked and reported.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Recycling, Refuse and Refuse Disposal, and Sanitation
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

Annual Report: New York City Curbside Municipal Refuse and Recycling Statistics by Borough and District: Fiscal Year 2018

Date Published:: 2018-06-01
Description:: Curbside and Containerized collection routes serve individual districts; trucks on these routes pass over scales each day which transmit tonnage data into DSNY's centralized computer system. For this reason, monthly statistics, by Community Districts, can be tracked and reported.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Recycling, Refuse and Refuse Disposal, and Sanitation
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

Blue Bin Sign English / Spanish

Date Published:: 2017-02-27
Description:: Blue sign with guidelines for recycling, English and Spanish versions. From Bureau of Recycling and Sustainability.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Bulletins

Business Integrity Commission Meeting - July 29, 2020

Date Published:: 2020-08-11
Description:: Meeting minutes from an open meeting of the Commissioners of BIC held on July 29, 2020, via Webex Telephone Conference.
Agency:: Business Integrity Commission (BIC)
Subject(s):: Refuse and Refuse Disposal and Recycling
Report Type:: Minutes

Commission Directive Regarding 1st Quarter 2018 Customer Register

Date Published:: 2018-04-10
Description:: Commission Directive on Customer Register data for the period of January 1 through March 31 is due no later than April 30, 2018.
Agency:: Business Integrity Commission (BIC)
Subject(s):: Recycling and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Directives

Commission Directive Regarding the Use of Vehicle Management Portal

Date Published:: 2018-04-02
Description:: Commission Directive Regarding the Use of the Commission's electronic Vehicle Management Portal, providing vehicle information by May 4, 2018.
Agency:: Business Integrity Commission (BIC)
Subject(s):: Recycling and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Directives

DSNY Business Rules & Regulations

Date Published:: 2018-06-14
Description:: A 24-page document outlining rules and regulations for businesses, including recycling, organics, safe disposal and more.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Manuals / Directories

DSNY Local Law 49 Report

Date Published:: 2018-07-06
Description:: Review of Voluntary Recycling Incentive Pilot Programs for NYCHA, per Local Law 49 (2017) (Administrative Code 16-316.4)
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Recycling
Report Type:: Reports - Other (Consultant/Staff)

DSNY Recycling Coloring Book

Date Published:: 2016-04-01
Description:: A coloring book for NYC school children in Pre-K & 1st grade. Teaches about recycling initiatives and organics collection.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Other

Determination on the Recyclability of Food-Service Foam

Date Published:: 2017-05-12
Description:: A determination by DSNY Commissioner Kathryn Garcia on the recyclability of polystyrene foam, pursuant to Local Law 142 of 2013.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Studies

Employee/Agent Disclosure Form

Date Published:: 2018-11-14
Description:: This is the Employee/Agent Disclosure Form for a Trade Waste Business provided by the Business Integrity Commission.
Agency:: Business Integrity Commission (BIC)
Subject(s):: Recycling and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Other

Executive Order 52

Date Published:: 1993-01-29
Description:: This Executive Order by the Mayor announces the establishment of an Inter-Agency Task Force on the Development of Recycling Markets and Businesses.
Agency:: Mayor's Office (OM)
Subject(s):: Government, Business, and Recycling
Report Type:: Executive Orders

FY 2012 Annual Report: New York City Curbside Municipal Refuse and Recycling Statistics

Date Published:: 2012-06-01
Description:: Curbside collection routes serve individual districts; trucks on these routes pass over scales each day which transmit tonnage data into DSNY's centralized computer system. For this reason, monthly statistics, by Community Districts, can be tracked and reported.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Recycling, Refuse and Refuse Disposal, and Sanitation
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

Free Electronics Recycling For Apartment Buildings

Date Published:: 2019-02-04
Description:: ecycleNYC is a free and convenient electronic waste recycling service available to residential apartment buildings with 10 or more units. The service is provided by the NYC Department of Sanitation and ERI.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Refuse and Refuse Disposal and Recycling
Report Type:: Bulletins

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)

How Much Waste Does the Average New Yorker Produce Each Day?

Date Published:: 2012-12-13
Description:: Charts showing the change in the average amount of trash produced by New Yorkers from calendar year 2000-to calendar 2012
Agency:: Independent Budget Office, NYC (IBO)
Subject(s):: Recycling, Refuse and Refuse Disposal, and Sanitation
Report Type:: Other

How Much of the City’s Curbside Recyclables Get Properly Recycled?

Date Published:: 2016-07-14
Description:: New York City recycles a wide variety of waste, but some materials are more likely to be recycled than others. The city has three solid waste streams: refuse, paper recycling, and metal/glass/plastic recycling. Overall, about 44 percent of recyclable material is “captured” by city recycling programs
Agency:: Independent Budget Office, NYC (IBO)
Subject(s):: Recycling and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Other

LL49 Report Transmittal Letter

Date Published:: 2018-07-06
Description:: Transmittal letter from DSNY Commissioner Garcia to Mayor de Blasio, Speaker Johnson, and Chair Reynoso regarding the report on LL49 (2017).
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Other

Letter Report on the NYC Office of Administrative Tax Appeals' Compliance with Local Law 36 Regarding Waste Prevention, Reuse and Recycling

Date Published:: 2018-06-22
Description:: Report concerning the New York City Comptroller's audit of the NYC Office of Administrative Tax Appeals' (OATA's) compliance with Local Law 36, which governs waste prevention, reuse and recycling by New York City agencies.
Agency:: Comptroller (COMP)
Subject(s):: Recycling and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Audit Report

Licensees Financial Statement 2017 Commission Directive

Date Published:: 2018-06-01
Description:: Financial Statement Commission 2017 Directive, all companies licensed by BIC are required to submit annual financial statements, and must be submitted on or before August 17, 2018.
Agency:: Business Integrity Commission (BIC)
Subject(s):: Recycling and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Audit Report

Licensees Financial Statement 2017 Form

Date Published:: 2018-06-01
Description:: Licensee Fiscal Year End Statements are required to be filed for all periods ending subsequent to June 1, 2017 through May 2018.
Agency:: Business Integrity Commission (BIC)
Subject(s):: Recycling, Refuse and Refuse Disposal, and Records
Report Type:: Audit Report

Local Law 22 (2019) Agency Organics Pilot Memo

Date Published:: 2022-02-16
Description:: LL22 of 2019 mandated DSNY to pilot the curbside collection of organic waste from 15 buildings wholly occupied by city agencies. Funding for organics was suspended by the pandemic, in lieu of a comprehensive report, this memo highlights our accomplishments and learnings up to March 2020.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Recycling and Sanitation
Report Type:: Laws / Legislation

Local Law 36 of 2010: Waste Prevention, Reuse, and Recycling Plan For New York City Agencies and Institutions New York City Department of Sanitation

Date Published:: 2010-12-05
Description:: The report that follows outlines DSNY’s efforts to further recycling and sustainability during Fiscal Year 2020, as required by Local Law 36 of 2010.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation and Recycling
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

Local Law 40 Annual Report Fiscal Year 2018

Date Published:: 2019-02-13
Description:: Local Law 40 (LL40) requires all contractors managing the City’s solid waste disposal program or recycling program for the Department of Sanitation to use ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel (ULSD). It also requires these vehicles to be equipped with emissions reduction technology to reduce the pollutants
Agency:: Environmental Protection, Department of (DEP)
Subject(s):: Refuse and Refuse Disposal, Recycling, and Sanitation
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

Local law air reports for fiscal year 2019

Date Published:: 2020-02-21
Description:: Local Law air reports for Fiscal Year 2019 as required by Local Laws 38, 39 as amended by Local Law 73 of 2013, 40, 41, 42 of 2005 and 43 of 2010 as amended by local law 119 of 2016. These reports document the use of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel, compliance with biodiesel requirements, etc
Agency:: Environmental Protection, Department of (DEP)
Subject(s):: Pollution, Sanitation, and Recycling
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

Mayor's Press Release: DE BLASIO ADMINISTRATION PROPOSES ORGANICS RECYCLING REQUIREMENTS FOR LARGE-SCALE FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS, VENDORS, MANUFACTURERS,

Date Published:: 2015-07-02
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, Recycling, and Small Business
Report Type:: Press Releases

Mayor's Press Release: MAYOR DE BLASIO ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF SUCCESSFUL E-WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM PIONEERED ON STATEN ISLAND

Date Published:: 2017-04-11
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):: Recycling, Government, and Staten Island
Report Type:: Press Releases

Mayor's Press Release: MAYOR DE BLASIO HOLDS PUBLIC HEARING FOR LEGISLATION ENCOURAGING NEW YORKERS TO USE REUSABLE CARRYOUT BAGS

Date Published:: 2016-05-10
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, Politics and Government, and Recycling
Report Type:: Press Releases

Mayor's Press Release: MAYOR DE BLASIO’S ZERO WASTE CHALLENGE HELPS BUSINESS DRAMATICALLY REDUCE WASTE

Date Published:: 2016-05-02
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, Politics and Government, and Recycling
Report Type:: Press Releases

Monthly Report: New York City Curbside and Containerized Municipal Refuse and Recycling Statistics by Borough and District: FEBRUARY 2017

Date Published:: 2017-02-01
Description:: Monthy report for February 2017 on tonnage of garbage and recycling picked up from NYC municipalities.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Reports - Monthly

Monthly Report: New York City Curbside and Containerized Municipal Refuse and Recycling Statistics by Borough and District: JANUARY 2017

Date Published:: 2017-01-01
Description:: Monthly report for January 2017 on tonnage of garbage and recycling picked up from NYC municipalities.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Reports - Monthly

NYC Schools Guide to Zero Wste

Date Published:: 2017-11-01
Description:: This guide is for any school receiving DSNY collection service. The goal is to make all schools Zero Waste Schools by taking best practices from the first 100 Zero Waste Schools, started in 2016.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Recycling, Refuse and Refuse Disposal, and Schools
Report Type:: Guides

NYC Waste and Recycling Symposium,October 18, 2018

Date Published:: 2018-10-13
Description:: The 5th New York City Waste and Recycling Safety Symposium is being held Thursday, October 18, 2018.
Agency:: Business Integrity Commission (BIC)
Subject(s):: Recycling and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Other

NYCEM's Waste Prevention, Reuse, and Recycling Plan for New York City Agencies and Institutions FY21

Date Published:: 2021-06-28
Description:: The agency's Waste Prevention, Reuse and Recycling Plan for both the Cadman Plaza East facility and the warehouse at 930 Flushing Avenue.
Agency:: Emergency Management, Office of (OEM)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Refuse and Refuse Disposal, and Recycling
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

NYCxREUSE: Kids Edition

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

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

Notice of Adoption of Final Rule on Penalty Schedule for Violation of BIC Rules, October 9, 2018

Date Published:: 2018-10-09
Description:: Notice of Adoption of Final Rule on Penalty Schedule for Violation of Business Integrity Commission Rules, October 9, 2018
Agency:: Business Integrity Commission (BIC)
Subject(s):: Recycling and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Adjudications / Decisions

Notice of Adoption on Final Rule on Financial Hardship Waivers from Vehicle Emissions Compliance, October 9, 2018

Date Published:: 2018-10-09
Description:: Notice of Adoption on Final Rule on Financial Hardship Waivers from Vehicle Emissions Compliance, October 9, 2018
Agency:: Business Integrity Commission (BIC)
Subject(s):: Public Welfare, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Adjudications / Decisions

Official Notice

Date Published:: 2018-02-01
Description:: Beginning August 15, 2018, additional New York City businesses will be required by law to separate their organic waste. Read inside for a description of the rules.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Recycling, Laws and legislation, and Business
Report Type:: Guides

Organics Collection Brochure - Arabic

Date Published:: 2018-07-05
Description:: A brochure explaining why and how to separate organics for curbside collection. Part of DSNY's zero waste initiative.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Brochures

Organics Collection Brochure - Chinese

Date Published:: 2018-07-05
Description:: A brochure explaining why and how to separate organics for curbside collection. Part of DSNY's zero waste initiative.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Brochures

Organics Collection Brochure - English

Date Published:: 2018-07-05
Description:: A brochure explaining why and how to separate organics for curbside collection. Part of DSNY's zero waste initiative.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Brochures

Organics Collection Brochure - French

Date Published:: 2018-07-05
Description:: A brochure explaining why and how to separate organics for curbside collection. Part of DSNY's zero waste initiative.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Brochures

Organics Collection Brochure - Haitian Creole

Date Published:: 2018-07-05
Description:: A brochure explaining why and how to separate organics for curbside collection. Part of DSNY's zero waste initiative.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Brochures

Organics Collection Brochure - Korean

Date Published:: 2018-07-05
Description:: A brochure explaining why and how to separate organics for curbside collection. Part of DSNY's zero waste initiative.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Brochures

Organics Collection Brochure - Polish

Date Published:: 2018-07-05
Description:: A brochure explaining why and how to separate organics for curbside collection. Part of DSNY's zero waste initiative.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Brochures

Organics Collection Brochure - Russian

Date Published:: 2018-07-05
Description:: A brochure explaining why and how to separate organics for curbside collection. Part of DSNY's zero waste initiative.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Brochures

Organics Collection Brochure - Spanish

Date Published:: 2018-07-05
Description:: A brochure explaining why and how to separate organics for curbside collection. Part of DSNY's zero waste initiative.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Brochures

Organics Collection Brochure - Urdu

Date Published:: 2018-07-05
Description:: A brochure explaining why and how to separate organics for curbside collection. Part of DSNY's zero waste initiative.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Brochures

Organics Collection Postcard 1

Date Published:: 2018-04-01
Description:: Organics collection starts the week of April 29th on your recycling day. Get ready for your brown bin!
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Recycling
Report Type:: Guides

Organics Collection Postcard 2 Post-Bin Delivery

Date Published:: 2018-05-11
Description:: An official notice for buildings that have received organics collections bins explaining how to use the bins and encouraging use.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Bulletins

Organics Collection Service Update Postcard BK06

Date Published:: 2018-07-23
Description:: Notification to residents of updates to large item collection and organics collection service for Brooklyn Community Board 6
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Bulletins

Organics Collection Service Update Postcard BK10

Date Published:: 2018-07-07
Description:: A notice to residents of service changes to large item collection and organics collection in Brooklyn Community Board 10
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Bulletins

Organics Collection Service Update Postcard QN10

Date Published:: 2018-07-01
Description:: A notice to residents about service updates to large item collection and organics collection, for Queens Community Board 10
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Bulletins

Organics Collection Service Update Postcard QN11

Date Published:: 2018-07-11
Description:: A notice to residents about service updates to large item collection and organics collection regarding Queens Community Board 11
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Bulletins

Organics High-Rise Bin Sign

Date Published:: 2018-03-01
Description:: Sign in English and Chinese that offers guidance on what can and cannot be included in brown organics bins.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Recycling
Report Type:: Guides

Organics High-Rise Bin Sign (English/Spanish)

Date Published:: 2018-03-01
Description:: Sign, written in English and Spanish, detailing what can and cannot be collected in brown organics bins.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Recycling
Report Type:: Guides

Outdoor Composting Guide

Date Published:: 2018-02-01
Description:: This guide, from DSNY's NYC Compost Project, offers practical advise for New Yorkers to compost at home.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Recycling
Report Type:: Guides

Percentage of Existing Lawfully Operating Transfer Stations in New York City by Community District

Date Published:: 2016-07-01
Description:: A publication pursuant to section 4-32(d) of Title 16 of the Rules of the City of New York which details Transfer Stations operating lawfully in New York.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Reports - Other (Consultant/Staff)

Press Release # 18-25

Date Published:: 2018-04-03
Description:: DSNY announced the release of its 2017 NYC Residential, School, and NYCHA Waste Characterization Study, the latest look at what New Yorkers put in their trash, recycling, and organics bins.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Data and Communications, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release # 18-26

Date Published:: 2018-04-09
Description:: City residents can dispose of potentially harmful household materials at DSNY’s Queens SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal event, held Saturday April 21.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Recycling and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release # 18-27

Date Published:: 2018-04-13
Description:: DSNY is hosting a compost giveback event for city residents. More than 800 residents have preregistered to receive up to ten 40-pound bags of free, high-quality NYC compost made from organics.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Recycling
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release # 18-28

Date Published:: 2018-04-24
Description:: City residents can dispose of potentially harmful household materials at DSNY’s Staten Island SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal event, held Saturday April 28.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Recycling and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release # 18-29

Date Published:: 2018-04-25
Description:: City residents can dispose of potentially harmful household materials at DSNY’s Bronx SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal event, held Saturday May 5.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Recycling and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release #16-19

Date Published:: 2016-07-18
Description:: Beginning July 19, 2016, certain large food industry businesses will be required to separate organic waste and arrange management through methods that include composting or aerobic/anaerobic digestion.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Restaurants
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release #16-32

Date Published:: 2016-08-15
Description:: On Wednesday, August 17, 2016, the New York City Department of Sanitation and its donateNYC program will join with more than 60 nonprofit thrift stores and local vintage shops to celebrate National Thrift Store Day and urge New Yorkers to “shop second-hand first.”
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release #16-33

Date Published:: 2016-08-17
Description:: DSNY and BIC release results of a study of the City's private carting industry. Collection zones would dramatically reduce truck traffic and greenhouse gas emissions associated with waste collection.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release #16-34

Date Published:: 2016-08-24
Description:: Residents looking to dispose of potentially harmful household materials may do so at the Brooklyn SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal event, held this Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Floyd Bennett Field.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release #16-35

Date Published:: 2016-08-30
Description:: The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) announced today that in observance of Labor Day, there will be no garbage, recycling or organics collection, nor street cleaning on Monday, September 5, 2016.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release #17-23

Date Published:: 2017-04-26
Description:: DSNY continues to expand curbside collection of organics to Brooklyn's Community Board 1. DSNY Chief marks the occasion by presenting his mother with an organics bin.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release #17-25

Date Published:: 2017-05-01
Description:: Starting the week of May 1, the New York City Department of Sanitation will begin the curbside collection organic material, from residents living in Brooklyn’s Community Boards 1 and 16. Additionally, the Department will soon begin organics collection from residents in Community Boards 2, 13 and 15.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release #17-26

Date Published:: 2017-05-02
Description:: DSNY continues to expand curbside collection of organics. The Brownsville Multi Service Center has opted to join the program. The Department will present a bin and welcome them. Additionally, certain residents of Brooklyn 16 are now eligible for organics collection.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release #17-26

Date Published:: 2017-05-04
Description:: DSNY, NYC Parks, New York Knicks’ legend Larry Johnson, and actor Jordan-River Samuel unveil #TalkTrashNewYork, a new anti-litter campaign
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release #17-27

Date Published:: 2017-05-03
Description:: Potentially harmful household materials can be disposed of at DSNY's SAFE Disposal Event on May 13, 2017 at the Orchard Beach parking lot.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release #17-28

Date Published:: 2017-05-07
Description:: Because keeping New York City clean takes a full-court press, the New York City Department of Sanitation is partnering with NYC Parks and the New York Knicks to tip off #TalkTrashNewYork, a new springtime anti-litter campaign promoting clean streets, sidewalks, beaches and parks across the City.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release #17-29

Date Published:: 2017-05-11
Description:: The New York City Department of Sanitation is announcing the launch of DSNY Info, its smart phone and tablet app that provides Sanitation service reminders, updates and special event schedules. The app also includes tips to reduce, reuse and recycle.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release #17-30

Date Published:: 2017-05-16
Description:: City residents can receive free bags of high-quality compost at the event while supplies last. Fresh Kills, SI.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release #17-31

Date Published:: 2017-05-22
Description:: DSNY announced that in observance of Memorial Day, there will be no garbage, recycling, or organics collection, nor street cleaning on Monday, May 29, 2017. The Department previously collected recyclables the week following the holiday, but is modifying its holiday service at this time.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release #17-32

Date Published:: 2017-05-23
Description:: DSNY is expanding organics collection in the Bronx by expanding drop-off sites and curbside collection. The Department is also encouraging large apartment buildings to join the program.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release #17-34

Date Published:: 2017-06-01
Description:: Queens residents can dispose of potentially harmful household materials at a SAFE Disposal Event on Saturday, June 10 at CitiField Parking Lot.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release #17-35

Date Published:: 2017-06-05
Description:: 360,000 residents in Brooklyn Community Boards 2, 13, and 15 are able to set their food scraps, food-soiled paper and yard waste at the curb for collection. Additionally, the Department is beginning to distribute brown NYC Organics bins to residents in Brooklyn Community Boards 7, 11 and 12.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release #17-36

Date Published:: 2017-06-06
Description:: At today’s 10th annual donateNYC conference, Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia released the NYC Reuse Sector Report, a comprehensive survey of the city’s reuse-associated businesses and organizations that includes places that sell, repair or rent used items.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release #17-37

Date Published:: 2017-06-14
Description:: The New York City Department of Sanitation announced the winning schools in the inaugural Zero Waste Schools Awards program.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Schools
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release #17-38

Date Published:: 2017-06-15
Description:: One year after the release of the New York City Department of Sanitation’s first-ever strategic plan, today, the Department published a Strategic Plan Update, providing New Yorkers with the status of the ambitious goals that we set to ensure the needs of an evolving city are met.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release #17-39

Date Published:: 2017-06-26
Description:: Students at Pre-K through 8th grade schools in Staten Island are engaged in a poster contest that communicates "Don't Litter, Recycle!". Finalists will be announced by DSNY, in collaboration with Pratt Industries, the Office of Borough President James S. Oddo, and the Department of Education.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Schools
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release #17-40

Date Published:: 2017-06-27
Description:: The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that starting the week of July 3, residents living in parts of Brooklyn Community Board 7, including Sunset Park and Windsor Terrace, should put their brown organic collection bins out for pickup on their recycling day only.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release #17-41

Date Published:: 2017-06-28
Description:: The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Independence Day, there will be no garbage, recycling, or organics collection, nor street cleaning on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

Press Release #18-30

Date Published:: 2018-05-09
Description:: City residents wanting to dispose of potentially harmful household materials may do so at the Department of Sanitation’s Manhattan SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal event, held Sunday, May 20. The drop-off event will be held at Teachers College on West 120 St.
Agency:: Sanitation, Department of (DSNY)
Subject(s):: Sanitation, Recycling, and Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Report Type:: Press Releases

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