Commercial Waste Zones

While we collect trash, recycling, and compostable material from residents, businesses are required to hire private carters to collect their waste.

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.

Learn about Phase 2 of the CWZ rollout schedule

• See the implementation timeline and cohorts.
• See the list of awardees by zone.

Attend an info session to learn more.

Zones and Prices

Businesses must sign a new service agreement with a zone-authorized carter when their zone is rolled out.

Find Your Zone

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.

Calculate Maximum Prices

More Information

• 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.

Contact us for more information