NYC Sanitation @NYCSanitation

World's largest municipal sanitation force. We collect 24M pounds of trash/recycling a day. Acct. not monitored 24 hrs. User policy: https://t.co/FXBTkGSTAh nyc.gov/html/dsny/html… New York City Joined August 2011

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NYC Sanitation @NYCSanitation

21 hours ago

They grow up so fast! ❤️ Remember, residents in 1-9 unit buildings MUST put trash in a lidded bin for collection. Starting June 2026, they must use an official NYC Bin for their trash. Get info: nyc.gov/bins and get an NYC Bin: bins.nyc.

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NYC Sanitation @NYCSanitation

2 days ago

No. Nope. No way. Our streets, sidewalks, overpasses and other public areas are NOT hiding places for your trash! Residents have collection at their homes. Businesses must hire a private carter for their material. Don't trash our City!

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NYC Sanitation @NYCSanitation

3 days ago

Hey Manhattan: your SAFE Disposal Event is Sun., Sept. 7 in Union Square! Bring your hazardous items like electronics, flammable products, batteries, car products, paint & medication - and keep it out of the trash! Get full list of accepted items & info: nyc.gov/safeevents

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NYC Sanitation @NYCSanitation

4 days ago

All New Yorkers are entitled to a clean street, and it is the labor of #NewYorksStrongest that create and maintain our shared community. From uniformed to civilian, from long-time veteran to brand-new worker - thanks to everyone who keeps New York City clean, safe, and healthy.…

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NYC Sanitation @NYCSanitation

5 days ago

There's NO collection Monday, Sept. 1, Labor Day. If that’s your normal trash, compost or recycling day, set out items Mon. evening for pickup starting Tues., Sept. 2. Delays may occur after holidays; #NewYorksStrongest will get the job done. More: on.nyc.gov/4p66UUj

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NYC Sanitation @NYCSanitation

6 days ago

The holiday weekend means it’s almost time for extra celebrations! #NewYorksStrongest were out making sure the area near the parade route by Eastern Parkway is ready for everyone!

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NYC Sanitation @NYCSanitation

7 days ago

Litter baskets are for small “on the go” items. They are NOT for household or business trash. And yes, it does make a difference!

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NYC Sanitation @NYCSanitation

a week ago

Seagirt Boulevard in Far Rockaway needed a buzz cut! 💇 After continued visits from #NewYorksStrongest - chop chop - we got it done!

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NYC Sanitation @NYCSanitation

a week ago

You've bought your bins (and if you haven't, they're at bins.nyc), but what about dangerous items that don't go out with the regular trash? Well good news — it's almost time for our SAFE Disposal Events! Residents can bring unwanted electronics, flammable…

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NYC Sanitation @NYCSanitation

a week ago

It’s a love story! ❤️ It was inevitable! New Yorkers love the NYC Bin - and nearly 900,000 have already been ordered. If you are in a 1-9 unit building, make sure you are using an NYC Bin by June 2026. Get them here: bins.nyc.

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NYC Sanitation @NYCSanitation

2 weeks ago

Need compost? Good news! It’s still compost giveback season! We’ve already given back 5,000,000+ pounds of compost – made from your previously collected food scraps & yard waste. Sign up at nyc.gov/getcompost (and remember registration opens two weeks in advance)

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NYC Sanitation @NYCSanitation

2 weeks ago

Get yours at bins.nyc!!

Mayor Eric Adams @NYCMayor

2 weeks ago

Get yours at bins.nyc!!

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NYC Sanitation @NYCSanitation

2 weeks ago

Need some inspiration this Sunday? Residents in 1-9 unit buildings must use a bin for their trash (and must use an official NYC Bin by June 2026). Need to order an NYC Bin? Get it here: bins.nyc.

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NYC Sanitation @NYCSanitation

2 weeks ago

Got milk and juice cartons? Remember, they should go with your metal, glass and plastic recycling. (Not your paper bin!)

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NYC Sanitation @NYCSanitation

2 weeks ago

More bins = fewer rat sightings Since DSNY’s container rules began for residents, rat sightings have declined for EIGHT STRAIGHT MONTHS. It's simple - using a trash bin works! Learn more about bin requirements: nyc.gov/bins & get a bin before the June 2026 deadline:…

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NYC Sanitation @NYCSanitation

2 weeks ago

Before new Sanitation Workers are ready to hit the streets, they must complete training. Sanitation Worker Breanna Gallo is one of our Instructors, and she says “doing the job safely and returning home, for you and your partner, is the most important thing." See her #OnTheJob:

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NYC Sanitation @NYCSanitation

2 weeks ago

If you can DUMP a stack of televisions on the sidewalk, you can BRING them to a proper drop off site for recycling. Try a Special Waste Drop Off site (nyc.gov/specialwaste), an upcoming SAFE Disposal Event (nyc.gov/safeevents) or another option (nyc.gov/electronics).

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NYC Sanitation @NYCSanitation

2 weeks ago

1, 2, 3 DSNY wins! - We've removed 15 million lbs. of highway litter - Some 900,000 NYC Bins have been purchased (Need one? Go to bins.nyc) - Rat sightings have declined for 8 straight months since start of residential containerization More: nyc.gov/mayors-office/…

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Mayor Eric Adams @NYCMayor

2 weeks ago

.@NYCSanitation's Highway Unit has removed more than 15 MILLION pounds of litter from highway shoulders and medians since we formed the unit in 2023. It was well past time for someone to clean it up, and the Sanitation Department is making our city even more beautiful and clean…

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Mayor Eric Adams @NYCMayor

2 weeks ago

The rats and litter bugs will hate to hear this... We're celebrating not ONE but THREE major milestones in our efforts to Get Stuff Clean across the five boroughs. Join us LIVE from Lower Manhattan: