Sanitation

Special Sanitation Collection for Passover 2025

Brooklyn Community Board 14 is pleased to announce that Department of Sanitation Commissioner Javier Lojan has approved additional Sanitation collection services in portions of the district to assist residents in preparation for Passover observances, which commence at sundown on Saturday, April 12, 2025. The plan provides for additional collection services. REFUSE: RECYCLING: In these special

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Curbside Composting Is Mandatory – Avoid a Fine!

All NYC residents must separate yard waste, food scraps, and food-soiled paper from trash and recycling. Starting April 1, 2025, property owners may be subject to fines for noncompliance. All New Yorkers receive weekly, free collection. Curbside composting is collected weekly, on the same day as recycling. Check your recycling day at on.nyc.gov/CollectionDay. What to

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Sanitation Collection Changes for New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1, 2025

The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1, 2025, there will be NO trash, curbside composting nor recycling collection on the holiday. Your patience is appreciated while DSNY works to collect the backlog of material. For questions about Sanitation services and holiday schedules contact 311

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Sanitation Collection Changes for Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, 2024

The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, 2024, there will be NO trash, curbside composting nor recycling collection on the holiday. Your patience is appreciated while DSNY works to collect the backlog of material. For questions about Sanitation services and holiday schedules contact 311 or

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Enforcement for New Trash and Compost Set-Out Rules Begins January 2025

Starting January 2, 2025, enforcement begins for the new NYC rule requiring residential properties with 1–9 units to use bins (55 gallons or less) with secure lids for setting out trash. This regulation also applies to special-use buildings receiving NYC Department of Sanitation collection, such as NYC agencies, houses of worship, and nonprofits. Businesses that

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