Purchase Official Trash, Recycling, and Compost Bins

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Beginning November 12, 2024, all New York City properties with 1-9 residential units must use a bin (55 gallons or less) with a secure lid for trash. Beginning June 2026, all properties with 1-9 residential units will be required to use the official NYC Bin for trash set out.

Learn more about these requirements on the Residential Waste Containerization page.

Recycling and Compost Bins

Separate recycling and composting NYC Bins are available for purchase, though they are not required.

Please note that Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island residents can now request a free brown bin for curbside composting. Visit the Curbside Composting page to submit or check the status of a request.

Purchase an Official NYC Bin

The NYC Bin is the official bin for properties with 1-9 residential units (including single-family homes to 9-unit apartment buildings). These bins are only for residential properties, not for businesses.

All NYC Bins will have the official Department of Sanitation logo. You do not need to order a decal for the bin.

Visit bins.nyc to learn more and order bins. This is the only website where you can order Official NYC Bins. These bins are available at a discounted price, including free shipping and handling.

Residential property owners and building managers must order NYC Bins by October 1 to receive before November 12, 2024.

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

Order NYC Bins.

Get answers to frequently asked questions about 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.

BinsNYC Customer Support can help you with questions about NYC Bin orders, including pricing, status, or issues with an order.

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

For information about DSNY containerization rules, visit the Residential Waste Containerization page instead.

Agency: BinsNYC Customer Support
Phone Number: (855) 692-2467
Business Hours: Monday - Saturday: 8 AM - 8 PM

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