Waste Setout Times Change Coming April 1st

As part of the city’s commitment to keeping the streets clean, and rat free, the NYC Department of Sanitation is implementing a new rule to reduce the time that trash, recycling, and curbside composting will sit on sidewalks. The new rule goes into effect April 1, 2023.

Residents

Residential buildings have two options:

• Place waste out after 6:00 PM in a container of 55 gallons or less with a secure lid, or
• Place waste out after 8:00 PM, if putting bags directly on the curb

To ensure collection, all waste must be set out by midnight.

Businesses

Businesses that place waste at the curb for collection have two options:

• If using a container with a secure lid, place waste at the curb 1 hour before closing, or
• If putting bags directly on the curb, place waste out after 8:00 PM

* This does not apply to businesses that have waste collected from a loading dock.

Remember, containers must be removed from the curb by the time your business reopens.