There is a City Council bill proposing that the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) distribute official NYC waste bins and offer reimbursement for some residential buildings. 

Only buildings with 2 or fewer residential units would be eligible for the free bins or reimbursement. Property owners would also have to meet certain tax and income qualifications.

This bill has not become law yet.

DSNY is not providing free bins or reimbursements at this time.

The NYC Bin is the official bin for properties with 1-9 residential units (including single-family homes to 9-unit apartment buildings).

All NYC Bins:

• Are available at a discounted price, including free shipping and handling.  
• Have the official Department of Sanitation logo. You do not need to order a decal for the bin. 
• Include a space for property owners to write their addresses for easy identification.

Visit bins.nyc to learn more and purchase bins. This is the only website where you can order official NYC Bins.

NYC Bins are also available at every Home Depot in New York City, for the same price offered online. Stock may vary by store.

These bins are only for residential properties, not for businesses.

Order NYC Bins.

Get answers to frequently asked questions about NYC Bins.

Order Status and Delivery

Residential property owners and building managers must have ordered NYC Bins by October 1 to receive them before November 12, 2024. Orders placed after October 1 will be delivered on a rolling basis.

Bins are delivered by truck between 6 AM and 6 PM. They are left outside on the property or along the property line. You do not need to be present to accept the delivery.

Status updates are provided by email. You will receive an email approximately two days before your order is delivered.

Check the status of your order.

Types of Official NYC Bins

The following NYC Bins are available for purchase:

• Black waste bins are for household trash (anything that cannot be recycled or composted).  
• Blue recycling bins are for disposing glass, metal, and plastic. 
• Green recycling bins are for disposing paper and cardboard pieces. 
• Brown compost bins are for disposing leaf and yard waste, food scraps, and food-soiled paper. 

Get Help

You can contact BinsNYC Customer Support to:

• Order an official NYC Bin and get pricing information
• Check order status
• Ask questions about an order
• Report an issue with a bin you purchased

Please note that BinsNYC representatives can only help with official NYC Bin orders.

BinsNYC Customer Support cannot help you with:

• Requests for the free compost bins provided by DSNY.
• Questions about DSNY containerization rules. Visit the Residential Waste Containerization page instead.
• Stolen bins. If the bin you purchased was stolen, file a police report with your local police precinct.

Online

Contact BinsNYC Customer Support online.

By Email

info@bins.nyc

By Phone

DSNY is no longer providing free brown bins for residents receiving composting services for the first time.

DSNY does not provide free replacement brown bins.

Please note that you can use any labeled bin (55 gallons or less) with a secure lid for compost disposal. You can line your bin with a clear plastic, paper, or compostable bag to help keep it clean.

Request a free Composting Bin Decal for your bin online at nyc.gov/CompostingBinDecal.

You can also buy an Official NYC Bin for compost disposal.

Kitchen Compost Containers 

You can use any bag or container to collect food scraps, food-soiled paper, and plant waste within your home. You can store food scraps in the freezer to prevent odors.

Once the bag or container is full, empty the scraps from your home into your building's compost bin. 

Kitchen Container Giveaways

DSNY will host community events to educate the public about curbside composting and give away kitchen containers for food scraps. 

No events are scheduled at this time. Check back regularly for updates.