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NYC Bin Requirement Begins June 1; Enforcement Starts in September

News, Sanitation / May 22, 2026

Starting June 1, 2026, properties with 1–9 residential units and certain special-use buildings receiving DSNY collection will be required to use the official NYC Bin for trash set out. This includes houses of worship, nonprofits, City agencies, and professional offices located in residential buildings. Failure to use a NYC bin with a secure lid for […]

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Sanitation Collection Changes for Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025

News, Sanitation / May 19, 2025

The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no trash, curbside compost or recycling collection on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day.

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Sanitation Collection Changes for Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026

News, Sanitation / May 19, 2026

The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no trash, curbside compost or recycling collection on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.

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NYC Bin Requirement Takes Effect in June 2026

News / March 27, 2026

Starting June 2026, NYC residents will be required to use the official NYC Bin for trash set-out as part of the City’s residential containerization rules. Failure to use a NYC bin with a secure lid for trash setout may result in fines. The NYC Bin is a standardized container designed for curbside collection. Using the bin helps keep

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FDNY Tips for Winter Fire Safety

FDNY, News, Weather / February 23, 2026

With the winter weather comes some safety challenges. Here are some tips to ensure your home is FDNYSmart and prepared throughout the colder months: Space Heaters Carbon Monoxide Awareness Shoveling Snow Candle Safety Other Safety Tips and Information For more winter safety tips visit https://www.fdnysmart.org/winter-safety/

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2025 Comprehensive Plan for Brooklyn Released

Brooklyn Borough President, News / February 13, 2026

In August 2025, the Brooklyn Borough President has released the 2025 Comprehensive Plan for Brooklyn, an updated roadmap for long-term, equitable growth, investment, and resource allocation across the borough. The plan builds on the 2023 edition and expands its analysis of housing, health, climate, jobs, education, transit, and community infrastructure. New York City does not

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2026 HOPE Night Rescheduled: March 10

DSS, News, Volunteer / February 12, 2026

The 2026 Homeless Outreach Population Estimate (HOPE) survey has been rescheduled to Tuesday, March 10, 2026, from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM due to the recent severe winter storm and extreme low temperatures. During the cold weather emergency, outreach teams prioritized bringing unsheltered New Yorkers indoors. With conditions now improved, the City will proceed with

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Sanitation Collection Changes for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 19, 2026

News, Sanitation / January 14, 2026

The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no trash, curbside composting, or recycling collection on Monday, January 19, 2026, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

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Sanitation Collection Changes for Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 16, 2026

News, Sanitation / February 12, 2026

The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be notrash, curbside compost or recycling collection on Monday, February 16, 2026, inobservance of Presidents’ Day.

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Public Input Opportunity for NYC Environmental Justice Plan

Climate, News, Public Input / December 30, 2025

As the City of New York develops its first comprehensive Environmental Justice Plan (the EJNYC Plan), the Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice (MOCEJ) has launched a short questionnaire to gather input from New Yorkers on priority environmental justice concerns and potential solutions across the city. Responses will help identify gaps and inform the

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