New York City Issues New Rule for Commercial Waste and Recycling Collection

April 1, 2023

New York City Issues New Rule for Commercial Waste and Recycling Collection
Notice of Adoption: New York City Administrative Code 16-120
Enforcement begins 4/1/2023

The New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a notice of adoption for New York City Administrative Code 16-120. Section 16-120 governs the time and manner in which NYC commercial establishments and residents may place solid waste and recyclable materials out at the curb for collection.

The new ruling will not affect containerized or off-street collection, including collection that takes place in a loading dock.

What does this mean for NYC Customers?

We have provided a summary of the new rule for our commercial customers. For the full ruling, you may download the notice here: New York City Administrative Code 16-120

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16-120 states that bags of waste must be set out no earlier than 8:00pm for either residential or commercial properties

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waste placed out for collection prior to 8:00pm must be in receptacles with tight-fitting lids and may only be place 1 hour prior to the business closing, or 2 hours prior to scheduled collection

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receptacles placed out for collection must be removed from the curb upon the re-opening of the business

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all solid waste and recyclables must be kept inside a building or at the rear of a building (if applicable) prior to collection time

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recyclable paper/cardboard may be placed at the curb (a receptacle is not required) provided that it is tied and bundled

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establishments that place materials out for collection in bags, regardless of the time they close, may place such materials at the curb no earlier than 8:00pm

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the new ruling will not affect containerized or off-street collection, including collection that takes place in a loading dock

Why has DSNY issued this ruling?

The new ruling is expected to improve the quality of life for New York City residents and operating businesses. 16-120 helps to clarify DSNY’s enforcement practices and reduces food sources for pests by governing collection times and/or requiring the use of receptacles.

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