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Learn the rules for getting rid of trash, recycling, compost, electronics, bulk items, leaf and yard waste, or special waste. The trash and recycling collection schedule for your home is based on your address. Compost is collected every week on the same day as recycling.
The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) changed the usual time for placing trash, recycling, and compost out at the curb for collection. The new set-out times will help keep city streets clean and reduce food sources for rats.
The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) collects yard waste from residential property. Yard waste includes: Leaves; Small twigs and branches; Grass clippings; Hay bales; There is no limit to the number of leaves or amount of clippings that can be put out for collection if they were produced by residents and not landscapers.
Although official NYC Bins for recycling and composting are available for purchase, they will not be required. Learn more about these bin requirements on the Residential Waste Containerization page. You can purchase an official NYC bin for trash, recycling, and/or compost disposal.
Department of Sanitation Signs and Decals. Posters and stickers for home recycling areas and containers show residents how and what to recycle. Blue stickers are for metal, glass, and plastic recycling. Green stickers are for paper and cardboard recycling.
Request a site visit to review recycling regulations. Request a Speaker from the Department of Sanitation. You can request a speaker from the Department of Sanitation for an event or street fair. DSNY attends events to educate the public about recycling and other sanitation programs.
Expect delays in trash, recycling, and compost collection due to the recent holiday. If your items are not picked up on your scheduled collection day, you may leave them out. Missed collection complaints will be accepted again when collections are fully restored to the regular schedule.
Report an uncovered mattress or box spring placed curbside for pickup on the Trash or Recycling Disposal Complaint page. Request removal of illegally dumped mattresses on the Illegal Dumping page. You can dispose of a mattress, box spring, or futon with your regular trash.
You can report institutions with Department of Sanitation (DSNY) collection service that mix trash with recycling. Institutions include: Government agencies; Houses of worship; Non-profits; Schools
The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) changed the usual time for businesses placing trash out at the curb for private carter collection. The new set-out times will help keep city streets clean and reduce food sources for rats.