DSNY’s annual report that chronicles the successes that happened throughout the year 2018. Successes highlighted include incorporating computer visualization and machine-learning technologies into snow response to launching new platforms that lead students to lifelong recycling habits.
A statement of financial condition of the Relief and Pension Fund of the Department of Street Cleaning of the City of New York as of June 30, 2020 and report on operations of said Fund for the year ending June 30, 2020.
DSNY has announced the appointment of three executive- level positions, a Director of the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; an Assistant Commissioner for Public Affairs; and an Assistant Commissioner for Facilities Planning and Engineering.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Memorial Day, there will be no trash or recycling collection, or street cleaning, on Monday, May 25, 2020.
The New York City Department of Sanitation today announced that core Sanitation services will continue on the normal collection schedule during the City’s COVID-19 response.
This report includes the total number of alternative fuel “sanitation vehicles," discusses notable advances in DSNY’s clean diesel fleet, and provides information regarding DSNY efforts to further incorporate alternative fuel vehicles into vehicles into its fleet to further reduce emissions.
The NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) today announced two new initiatives to better manage the tons of waste created by city residents and businesses.
The New York City Department of Sanitation is reminding city residents that starting March 1, the State’s ban on most single-use plastic bags, and fee on paper carryout bags, will be in effect. Shoppers who bring a reusable bag to the store will not be charged.
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
From February 22nd to the 28th, the Department of Sanitation’s donateNYC program and the Foundation for New York’s Strongest will host the second annual Re-Fashion Week NYC, a one-of-kind event celebrating sustainability and reuse in fashion.
LL74/2018 requires each agency to submit to the Mayor and the City Council Speaker a report on such study with recommendations for implementing a penalty mitigation program for violations issued to food service establishments or retail establishments
DSNY studies the feasibility for a penalty mitigation program, in which civil penalties for notices of violations would be waived for food service establishments that donate their excess food to nonprofit organizations.
In observance of Presidents’ Day, the New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there will not be trash, curbside compost, nor recycling collection, or street cleaning, on Monday, February 17, 2020.
In advance of the New York State plastic carry-out bag ban set to take effect March 1, the New York City Department of Sanitation has announced that they will be distributing some 100,000 free reusable bags to city residents over the next three weeks.
In advance of New York State’s ban on most carryout plastic bags set to go in to effect March 1, the Department of Sanitation will host a reusable bag giveaway with Council Member Antonio Reynoso.
In accordance with the requirements of Section 1043 of the NYC Charter and pursuant to the authority vested in the Commissioner of DSNY by sections 753 of the NYC Charter and section16-1001 of the NYC Administrative Code that DSNY adopts the following rule establishing 20 commercial waste zones.
In observance of the Lincoln’s Birthday holiday, the New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there will be no trash, recycling, or curbside composting collection on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.
The collected public comments for the public hearing on proposed rules for the designation of 20 commercial waste zones. Hearing took place on January 13, 2020.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, there will be no trash, recycling, or curbside compost collection, nor street cleaning on Monday, January 20, 2020.
Transcript of the public hearing on proposed rule to establish 20 commercial waste zones pursuant to local law 199 of 2019. Hearing date Monday January, 13, 2020 from 9:30 am to 12 pm.
Every New Year’s Eve, revelers gather in Times Square to ring in the new year. Party hats, noisemakers, confetti, paper streamers and other pieces of New Year’s joy help make a festive night, but all the material left behind must be cleaned by daybreak!
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no trash, curbside compost or recycling collection, nor street cleaning on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, 2019.
The New York City Department of Sanitation is launching its 2020 Sanitation Calendar with a meet-and-greet and autographing event at the NYC City Store.
The New York Department of Sanitation and New York City Emergency Management will hold media availability regarding tomorrow's Snow Alert and city preparedness.
The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) Borough Snow Plan describes measures DSNY will take to fight winter weather, clear streets for the safe transportation, and address issues of public safety related to snow and ice conditions.
The Department of Sanitation (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.
Pursuant to Local Law 28 of 2011, and on behalf of the New York City Department of Sanitation ("DSNY"), I am pleased to submit to you the agency's Draft Borough-Based Snow Plans for each borough in the City of New York.
The Department of Sanitation (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.
The Department of Sanitation (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.
The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) Borough Snow Plans 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.
The Department of Sanitation (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.
The Department of Sanitation (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.
The Department of Sanitation (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.
The Department of Sanitation (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.
The Department of Sanitation (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.
DSNY is proposing a rule that would establish 20 commercial waste zones. DSNY will hold a public hearing on the proposed rule. The public hearing will take place at 9:30 a.m. on January 13, 2020 in the Second Floor Auditorium at 125 Worth Street, New York, NY 10013
Today, the NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY), Van Alen Institute, the Industrial Designers Society of America and the American Institute of Architects New York announced that Group Projects is the winner of the BetterBin competition
In a snow alert, DSNY coordinates with NYC Emergency Management and the Department of Transportation on snow clearing protocol in accordance with each agency’s written snow plan. All relevant city agencies have been notified of the snow alert.
The New York City Department of Sanitation and New York City Emergency Management will hold media availability to discuss preparations for the upcoming winter storm.
Did you know that Santa is not the last one on the Thanksgiving Day parade route? It is actually one of the 102 Sanitation employees responsible for cleaning and removing the tons of debris left behind by the millions of spectators lining the street.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Thanksgiving Day, there would be no garbage, curbside composting nor recycling collection, or street cleaning, on Thursday, November 28, 2019.
Mayor de Blasio and Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia today announced that Sanitation collection trucks that had been previously parked on East 10th Street have been relocated and are now stationed at Pier 42 in Lower Manhattan, to respond faster to resident concerns.
In advance of the Mayor’s bill-signing ceremony, the New York City Department of Sanitation will host a teleconference policy briefing with Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia on commercial waste zones. Commissioner Garcia will present an overview on Intro.
The NYC Department of Sanitation will host an educational event for the media explaining our snow operations. The Department will explain what we do and how we work while in snow fighting mode. Additionally, our snow fighting equipment will be on display.
In a snow alert, DSNY coordinates with NYC Emergency Management and the Department of Transportation on snow clearing protocol in accordance with each agency’s written snow plan. All relevant city agencies have been notified of the snow alert.
The New York Department of Sanitation and New York City Emergency Management will hold media availability regarding tomorrow’s Snow Alert and city preparedness.
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.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no trash, recycling, curbside composting collection or street cleaning in observance of Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2019.
The NYC Department of Sanitation is celebrating 30 years of recycling in the city with NYC Recycles Day, a FREE family-friendly event featuring recycling games, upcycling and craft opportunities, bicycle repair, composting demos, the Trucks of Art, and Touch-a-Truck opportunities.
Pursuant to Local Law 28 of 2011, and on behalf of the New York City Department ("DSNY"), I am pleased to submit to you agency's Final Borough-Based Snow Plans for each borough in the City of New York.
Want to do something fun with your pumpkin after Halloween? Bring your pumpkins, jack-o-lanterns and gourds to Pumpkin Smash events throughout the city.
In its ongoing effort to help keep New York City healthy, safe and clean, DSNY today announced the addition of six Officers in the Department's Environmental Police Unit, the specially-trained team responsible for picking up syringes from public sidewalks and streets, among other duties.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no trash, recycling, curbside compost collection, nor street cleaning on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, 2019.
In its ongoing effort to help keep the City healthy, safe and clean, DSNY is announcing the addition of six Officers to the Department's Environmental Police Unit, the specially-trained team responsible for picking up syringes from public sidewalks and streets, among other duties.
The New York City Department of Sanitation begins its annual winter schedule operations today, October 28, 2019. Known as "Night Plow" the winter schedule enables the Department to have pre-scheduled staff on hand to respond promptly and effectively to snow and ice conditions around the clock.
Join the NYC Department of Sanitation for a behind-the-scenes tour of our Staten Island Compost Facility and learn how we take your food scraps and yard waste from curbside collection to finished compost!
The New York City Department of Sanitation is reminding that the Queens Fall SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal event will be held Saturday, October 12 at the Cunningham Park ball field parking lot.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Columbus Day, there will be no garbage, recycling, or organics collection, nor street cleaning on Monday, October 14, 2019.
The New York City Department today announced a proposal that would require additional food-related business to separate organic waste. The proposal would cover approximately 8,500 additional businesses and is expected to keep 100,00 tons of food waste out of landfills every year.
The New York City Department of Sanitation today announced the expansion of curbside electronics collection to the Bronx and Eastern Queens. Residents can make an appointment for curbside collection of unwanted electronics items covered under the New York electronics disposal ban.
The New York Department of Sanitation is reminding residents that the Bronx fall SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal event will be held Saturday, October 5 at the Orchard Beach Parking Lot.
The New York City Department of Sanitation is reminding residents that the Staten Island fall SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal event will be held Saturday, September 28 at the Midland Beach Parking Lot.
New York City residents and visitors may notice a strange September sight -- snow plows and salt spreaders on the city streets! The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced that snow training will begin Sunday, September 22 and last 10 consecutive Sundays.
The New York City Department of Sanitation is reminding residents that the Manhattan fall SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal event will be held Sunday, September 22 in Union Square.
This document is the Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement for the adoption of the CWZ Program, including its associated Appendices, Notice of Completion, Statements of Findings (DSNY, City Council, Office of the Mayor), and Technical Memoranda.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced that registration is now open for those interested in working as Emergency Snow Laborers for the upcoming winter season.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced the file fall SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal events. The events provide residents with an opportunity to safely dispose potential harmful household products.
DSNY announced that in observance of Labor Day, there will be no garbage, recycling, or organics collection, nor street cleaning on Monday, September 2, 2019.
DSNY brings the Trucks of Art, an art exhibit using collection trucks as canvas, to the Bronx! Artists from across the city beautified five trucks to encourage sustainability and honor the men and women who make up New York's Strongest.
DSNY Commissioner Kathryn Garcia today announced the promotion of three new Three-Star Chiefs, as well the new head of its Operations Management Division.
DSNY premiered Trucks of Art, a unique art exhibit that challenge artists to beautify five new, state-of-the-art collection vehicles with hand-painted designs. Debuted in Times Square, the trucks' art work encourages New Yorkers to think sustainably and honor New York's Strongest.
Report contains a statement of financial condition of the Relief and Pension Fund of the Department of Street Cleaning of the City of New York as of June 30, 2019 and report on operations of said Fund for the year ending June 30, 2019.
DSNY debuts its Trucks of Art, an art exhibit using collection trucks as canvas! Artists from across the city beautified five trucks to encourage sustainability and honor the men and women who make up New York's Strongest.
DSNY has published its 2019 Strategic Plan Update, three years after the release of the Department's first-ever strategic plan. The plan provides status of projects, initiatives and future goals.
In June 2016, DSNY published their first Strategic Plan, committing to 12 goals and 46 corresponding initiatives. In June 2018, four additional initiatives were added. In this progress report, one additional initiative has been added.
The New York City Department of Sanitation is reminding businesses that it will begin enforcing its foam ban law today, July 1, 2019, at the end of its six month warning period.
DSNY announced that in observance of Independence Day, there will be no trash, recycling, or organics collection, nor street cleaning on Thursday, July 4, 2019.
DSNY's donateNYC program will host NYCxReuse -- New York City's first summit and expo dedicated to the positive impacts of materials reuse for businesses, nonprofits and residents, and our City's circular economy.