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Commercial Waste Zones
While we collect trash, recycling, and compostable material from residents, businesses are required to hire private carters to collect their waste.
Following significant planning, analysis, and contract development, we are overhauling the City's commercial waste industry mandated under Local Law 199 of 2019 to make our City cleaner and safer.
Commercial Waste Zones (CWZ) creates a regulatory framework that establishes new safety standards for workers in the commercial carting industry, improving service for businesses, and reducing harmful emissions from waste hauling vehicles.
Learn more about CWZ's program goals.
Implementation Timeline and Cohorts
We have broken the five boroughs into 20 Commercial Waste Zones and authorized three carters to offer curbside services in each zone.
Zones and Prices
Businesses must sign a new service agreement with a zone-authorized carter when their zone is rolled out.
Use our Maximum Price Calculator to check the estimated maximum monthly rates that each zone-authorized carter may charge within an individual zone based on your selections.
Info Sessions
Join a virtual info session to learn more about the Commercial Waste Zones system and how your business can comply.
- Tuesday, September 16 at 11:00 AM
- Tuesday, September 16 at 2:00 PM (en español)
- Monday, October 27 at 11:30 AM (en español)
- Monday, October 27 at 2:30 PM
- Friday, November 14 at 10:30 AM (en español)
- Friday, November 14 at 1:00 PM
- Tuesday, December 2 at 11:00 AM (en español)
- Tuesday, December 2 at 4:00 PM
More Information
- Read our press release.
- See the template agreement used for contracts with awardees.
- See the Commercial Waste Zone Program Environmental Review Technical Memorandum.
- Find NYC Rules for Commercial Waste Zones.
Safety Task Force
The Commercial Waste Zones Safety Task Force was created by Local Law 199 and meets regularly to make recommendations for the effective implementation of safety measures relating to commercial waste collection. The Safety Task Force is chaired by the Commissioner of Sanitation and includes the Chair of the Business Integrity Commission as well as other appointed industry and policy experts.