The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance Lincoln’s Birthday, there will be no trash, composting or recycling collection on Monday, February 13, 2023.
DSNY has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for the early morning commuting hours TODAY, Wednesday, February 1st. A Winter Operations Advisory is the Department’s “lower level” winter weather message, as opposed to the “higher level” Snow Alert.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) Commissioner Jessica Tisch today announced a roadmap to implement the nation's largest composting program, a long-delayed win for cleanliness and sustainability.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) Commissioner Jessica Tisch today announced a roadmap to implement the nation's largest composting program, a long-delayed win for cleanliness and sustainability.
Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced the promotion of two longtime public servants to senior roles in the upper echelons of leadership of the nation’s largest municipal waste agency: Javier Lojan will serve as the first deputy commissioner and Garrett O'Reilly will serve as Chief of Department.
DSNY has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Wednesday, January 25th, beginning at 7:00 a.m. A Winter Operations Advisory is the Department’s “lower level” winter. NO plowable snow expected; DSNY preparing to run Salt Spreaders to address limited accumulation.
Annual report describing the financial condition of the Relife and Pension Fund of the Department of Street Cleaning of the City of New York as of June 30, 2022 and report on the operations of said Fund for the year ending June 30, 2022.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, there will be no trash, composting or recycling collection on Monday, January 16, 2023.
DSNY has announced that curbside Christmas tree collection will begin Friday, Jan 6, 2023. Collection will run through Saturday, Jan 14, 2023, barring any delays that may be caused by winter weather events. As a reminder, Christmas trees are collected separately from trash and recycling.
Department predicts a “white Christmas” – but white with 20 million pounds of salt, not snow, as New York’s Strongest prepare aggressive plan for busy pre-holiday travel day.
With back-to-back holidays observed on consecutive Mondays, the New York City Department of Sanitation is providing guidance to residents who normally receive Monday collection.
Come meet the models! The New York City Department of Sanitation is launching its 2023 Calendar with a meet-and-greet and autographing opportunity at the NYC City Store.
DSNY today announced the final publication of new rules to limit the number of hours trash, recycling, and organics will sit on New York City sidewalks by adjusting the time of day those materials may be placed on the curb.
Sanitation announced today that it has transitioned its operations to a winter schedule. Long known as “Night Plow,” the Department schedules more employees to overnight hours during the winter to respond promptly and effectively to snow conditions around the clock.
NYC Sanitation partners with Only NY to release a "Rats Don't Run This City - We Do" t-shirt, designed by sanitation worker Sebastian Mejias. The phrase comes from a statement by Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch during a press conference with Mayor Eric Adams which went viral on social media.
After Santa’s debut along the parade route, some 160 of New York’s Strongest will spring into action, cleaning up all the “leftovers” from the annual Thanksgiving Day parade. Following the parade in 2021, Sanitation crews picked up more than 27 tons of debris.
NYC Sanitation is offering members of the press, especially those new to covering New York City, a chance to see snow fighting equipment up close, film b-roll and speak to experts. This event allows news outlets to capture footage & interviews for use throughout the winter season.
NYC Sanitation announced that in observance of Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24, 2022, there will be NO trash, curbside composting nor recycling collection on the holiday.
The DSNY Borough Snow Plan describes measures DSNY will take to fight winter weather, clear streets for safe transportation, and address issues of public safety related to snow and ice conditions. This document is published pursuant to the requirements set forth under Local Law 28 of 2011.
The DSNY Borough Snow Plan describes measures DSNY will take to fight winter weather, clear streets for safe transportation, and address issues of public safety related to snow and ice conditions. This document is published pursuant to the requirements set forth under Local Law 28 of 2011.
The DSNY Borough Snow Plan describes measures DSNY will take to fight winter weather, clear streets for safe transportation, and address issues of public safety related to snow and ice conditions. This document is published pursuant to the requirements set forth under Local Law 28 of 2011.
The DSNY Borough Snow Plan describes measures DSNY will take to fight winter weather, clear streets for safe transportation, and address issues of public safety related to snow and ice conditions. This document is published pursuant to the requirements set forth under Local Law 28 of 2011.
The DSNY Borough Snow Plan describes measures DSNY will take to fight winter weather, clear streets for safe transportation, and address issues of public safety related to snow and ice conditions. This document is published pursuant to the requirements set forth under Local Law 28 of 2011.
The DSNY Borough Snow Plan describes measures DSNY will take to fight winter weather, clear streets for safe transportation, and address issues of public safety related to snow and ice conditions. This document is published pursuant to the requirements set forth under Local Law 28 of 2011.
NYC Sanitation has announced the special leaf collection schedule for all City residents. Release details specific collection schedules for the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Staten Island.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera Joshi, New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) Commissioner Jessica Tisch, New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks) Commissioner Sue Donoghue announces $14.5 million in new funding to create a cleaner city.
A transcript about New York City Mayor Eric Adams consolidating citywide cleaning functions, announcing $14.5 million in new funding for cleaning streets and parks.
NYC Sanitation Announces Collection Schedule for Election Day and Veterans Day 2022. In short, no collection on Election Day, and regular collection on Veterans Day.
Winning artists chosen from among more than 240 submissions; adding color and flair to our neighborhoods, these five 20-ton trucks will soon be on collection routes in all five boroughs
The New York City Department of Sanitation unveiled its newest Trucks of Art series, a unique art project that challenged artists to beautify five 20-ton collection vehicles with hand-painted designs. The selected artists highlight cleanliness, sustainability and New York's Strongest.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) announces the opening of the public comment period for new proposed rules, reducing the number of hours trash and recycling.
The DSNY Borough Snow Plan describes measures DSNY will take to fight winter weather, clear streets for safe transportation, and address issues of public safety related to snow and ice conditions. This document is published pursuant to the requirements set forth under Local Law 28 of 2011.
The DSNY Borough Snow Plan describes measures DSNY will take to fight winter weather, clear streets for safe transportation, and address issues of public safety related to snow and ice conditions. This document is published pursuant to the requirements set forth under Local Law 28 of 2011.
The DSNY Borough Snow Plan describes measures DSNY will take to fight winter weather, clear streets for safe transportation, and address issues of public safety related to snow and ice conditions. This document is published pursuant to the requirements set forth under Local Law 28 of 2011.
The DSNY Borough Snow Plan describes measures DSNY will take to fight winter weather, clear streets for safe transportation, and address issues of public safety related to snow and ice conditions. This document is published pursuant to the requirements set forth under Local Law 28 of 2011.
In advance of the holidays on October 10, DSNY has announced additional service and a change in guidance for service on that day. This is a continuation of our pilot “on-holiday pick-up” program representing an additional service as collection normally does not take place on the holiday.
DSNY has announced the fall 2022 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 first event of the season will be held Sunday, September 18 in Manhattan
To help Staten Island residents more easily dispose of their unwanted textiles and batteries, DSNY is announcing the launch of a pilot program to pick up textiles and batteries, in addition to already collected electronics, “on demand” with an appointment-based collection service.
In advance of the Labor Day holiday, the New York City Department of Sanitation has announced additional service and a change in guidance for Monday, September 5, 2022. This pilot “on-holiday pick-up” represents an additional service as collection normally does not take place on the holiday.
Trucks of Art is open to all artists – professional, amateur and aspiring. To promote sustainability, artists are challenged with using paints that would otherwise be discarded or reycled.
A transcript about New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch, announcing New York City to soon home the largest composting program, providing weekly curbside composting to every household in Queens.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) Commissioner Jessica Tisch announces the launch of the nation’s largest curbside composting program, as weekly collection of compostable materials becomes automatic and guaranteed for every single resident in Queens.
The New York City Department of Sanitation is again reminding those affected that it would start enforcing the rules, starting July 31, 2022, requiring additional food-related businesses to put their food scraps to beneficial reuse.
The NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) announced its second installation of sealed trash containers in its Waste Containerization Pilot, following a similar installation in Times Square this spring.
The New York City Department of Sanitation is again reminding certain food-related businesses that enforcement of the Commercial Organics Requirements is set to begin July 31, 2022, the end of a two-year warning period extended due to the COVID pandemic.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) Commissioner Jessica Tisch, and elected officials celebrates investments in cleanliness in the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Adopted Budget.
A transcript about New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Sanitation (DSNY) Commissioner Jessia Tisch announcing investments in sanitation services.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Independence Day, there will be no trash, recycling or compost collection, nor street cleaning, on Monday, July 4, 2022.
DSNY has announced the spring SAFE Disposal (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) event for Brooklyn will be held this Sunday at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal - Clinton Wharf. The event provides city residents an easy way to safely dispose of potentially harmful household products.
DSNY has announced the spring SAFE Disposal (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) event in Queens will be held this weekend at the Astoria Park Parking Lot. The event provides city residents an easy way to safely dispose of potentially harmful household products.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Juneteenth, there will be no trash, recycling or compost collection, nor street cleaning, on Monday, June 20, 2022.
Today, Mayor Eric Adams, DSNY, and DCAS announced that the filing period for the next Sanitation Worker exam will run from June 8 to June 28 and encouraged all interested in the opportunity to register.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced the spring SAFE Disposal (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) event for Manhattan will be held this weekend at Columbia University/Teacher’s College on West 120th Street.
The Mayor’s Executive Budget for FY 2023 restored some funding for the city’s organics recycling program, which suffered cuts in the Mayor’s previous budget proposal. However, none of the reinstated funding is for the expansion of the city’s curbside collection program.
The Commissioners made the announcement standing atop the former landfill nearly 20 years after the it received its final piece of debris from Ground Zero and months ahead of the opening of North Park, the first major phase of what will become a 2,200-acre park.
State DEC certifying landfill as officially closed; key step in decades-long process of converting Fresh Kills from landfill to park. This certification comes nearly 20 years after Fresh Kills received its final piece of debris from Ground Zero and months ahead of the opening of North Park.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Memorial Day, there will be no trash, recycling or compost collection, nor street cleaning, on Monday, May 30, 2022.
Short film An Invisible Act features never-before-seen footage from Ground Zero; to be followed by Q&A with filmmakers and narrators moderated by Soledad O’Brien.
DSNY is now accepting applications for its summer internship program. Nearly 60 positions are available in bureaus throughout the Department, including Operations, Waste Management, Recycling and Sustainability, Information Technology and Legal Affairs, among others.
DSNY has announced the spring SAFE Disposal (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) event for the Bronx will be held this weekend at the Orchard Beach Parking Lot. The event provides city residents an easy way to safely dispose of potentially harmful household products.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced the spring 2022 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 (DSNY) and Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) today announced the launch of a new Office of In Visibility (OOIV) project, created by DSNY’s current Public Artist in Residence, sTo Len.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch reveals the city’s first containerized waste bins in a New York City commercial district and expand the Clean Curbs Pilot to be citywide.
A transcript about Mayor Eric Adams announcing "Clean Curbs" waste containerization pilot expansion to all five boroughs, regulating the sanitation of public spaces.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Sanitation Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch announces an $11 million investment in cleaner streets and improved mobility for DSNY.
The New York City Department of Sanitation, the country’s largest municipal waste agency, will hold a ceremonial walkout of its headquarters to honor departing Commissioner Edward Grayson as he concludes his career at the agency.
Following the closures and cancellations during the height of the pandemic, the NYC Department of Sanitation announces the return of three recycling programs –SAFE Disposal Events, the NYC Compost Project Master Composter Certificate Course, and the Zero Waste Building Maintenance Training Program.
The New York City Department of Sanitation, in partnership with the Department of Small Business Services, today launched grant applications for business and community groups seeking to pioneer innovative waste management initiatives in the five boroughs.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announces the completion of the first portion of an effort to connect New Yorkers living on the streets and experiencing homelessness with social services.
DSNY thanked the members of the NYC Council for last week’s passage of Resolution 55-A, calling on NY State to pass Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) into law this year. Currently, NYC residents pay hundreds of millions of dollars to have recyclable material transported and processed.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Saturday, March 12th, beginning at 1:00 a.m. A Winter Operations Advisory is the Department’s “lower level” winter weather message, as opposed to the “higher level” Snow Alert.
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 meeting minutes for virtual meeting 2, held Mar 29, 2022.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Wednesday, March 9th, beginning at 6:00 a.m. A Winter Operations Advisory is the Department’s “lower level” winter weather message, as opposed to the “higher level” Snow Alert.
This report describes the New York City Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP’s) pilot program to test New York City wastewater for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, as mandated by Local Law 28 of 2021 (LL28).
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.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday, there will be no trash, curbside composting or recycling collection on Monday, February 21, 2022.
Due to the possibility of light to moderate snow on Sunday followed by icy conditions Sunday night into Monday, the New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Sunday, February 13th, beginning at 12:00 a.m.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of the Lincoln’s Birthday holiday, there will be no trash, curbside composting or recycling collection on Saturday, February 12, 2022.
Local Law Air Reports for Fiscal Year 2020 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.
Due to the potential for ice accumulation and freezing conditions, the New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Friday, February 4th, beginning at 7:00 a.m.
DSNY has issued a Snow Alert for Friday, January 28th, beginning at 4 p.m. The alert is in effect through all of Saturday and into Sunday morning. A Snow Alert is the Department’s “higher-level” winter weather message, as opposed to the “lower-level” Winter Operations Advisory.
Due to the possibility of up to 0.5” of snow this evening amid several days of freezing cold temperatures, the New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Sunday, January 23rd, beginning at 4:00 p.m.
Due to the possibility of snow and, especially, ice accretion in the overnight forecast, the New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Monday, January 3rd, beginning at midnight.
Due to the possibility of overnight rain turning into morning snow followed by deep cold with the potential for ice accretion, the New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Thursday, January 20th, beginning at 4:00 a.m.