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.

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.

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.

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

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

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