Collection & Disposal

Learn how to get rid of large, bulky items.

Call 911 to report burning garbage either outdoors or in an illegal incinerator.

Schedule an appointment for curbside disposal of appliances with chlorofluorocarbon gas, including refrigerators and air conditioners.

Learn how to get rid of a Christmas tree.

Pay, dispute, or get help with a ticket issued by the City for violating quality of life laws, health code, or other rules.

Pay New York City bills and fees online.

Apply to use sealed, on-street containers to hold commercial waste.

Learn about the CleaNYC program for major commercial areas.

Learn about trash and recycling rules for businesses, including businesses in residential buildings.

Learn how to get rid of used cooking oil and grease.

Learn about compost collection in New York City.

Order more than 99 copies of a Department of Sanitation literature item.

Request for a Department of Sanitation speaker or participation in an event.

Report an accident or property damage involving a garbage truck, snow plow, or other City sanitation vehicle.

Report a problem with a Department of Sanitation employee's behavior or operation of a Sanitation vehicle.

Learn how to donate goods.

Learn how to get rid of electronics.

Learn how to get rid of flammable liquids.

Learn about the City's foam ban and report an establishment using or selling single-use foam products.

Find out where you can bring your food waste for composting.

Learn about yard waste disposal rules for landscapers.

Learn how to get rid of leaves, grass clippings, and small twigs.

Report an item lost in trash that has been collected by the Department of Sanitation.

Learn how to get rid of a mattress or box spring.

Learn how to get rid of medical waste, including syringes and lancets.

Report waste that was not picked up on your service day or at a scheduled appointment.

Learn about compost-related workshops and classes. Learn about neighborhood-based food scrap drop-off opportunities.

Learn how to get rid of an oxygen or acetylene tank.

Learn about the ban on plastic carryout bags and fee for paper bags.

Learn about or report a violation of the Plastic Bag Recycling Law.

Learn about providing plastic straws, splash sticks, or stirrers at food establishments.

Report a problem with a commercial waste disposal company.

Learn how to store or get rid of a propane tank.

Learn about recycling in public spaces.

Learn about how to dispose of rechargeable batteries. Report a business that sells rechargeable batteries but does not accept them for recycling.

Learn about materials that must be recycled and how to place them out for collection. Get signs, stickers and flyers that promote recycling.

Report theft of recyclable materials.

Learn about the proper disposal of household trash.

Gap service for former Sanitation Salvage customers has ended.

Get recycling materials and educational resources for K-12 schools.

This City event is on hold.

Report a condition at a private solid waste transfer station.

Learn how to get rid of potentially harmful household or automotive products, such as batteries, oil, or paint.

Learn how to donate a public litter basket to the City.

Learn how to get rid of rubber tires.

Learn about trash collection and recycling for professionals working in residential buildings.

Request trash and recycling services at a new residential or institutional address.

The City does not sell or give away trash or recycling bins.

Report a building that doesn't follow trash or recycling disposal rules.

Report trash or recycling stored incorrectly on private property.

Look up the trash, recycling, and compost collection days for a residential or non-profit address.

Learn about how to get rid of a motor vehicle.

Learn about the requirement for large buildings to show how they will manage waste generated by their residents.

Learn how to get rid of lumber, tree branches, shrubs, and firewood.

Pledge to reduce, reuse, and recycle and get a free reusable bag.