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Donate, Exchange, Recycle, Repair, Reuse
The Department of Sanitation has published guidelines on how to minimize what City residents and businesses throw away; see the list of alternatives.
Golden Apple Awards
K-12 New York school children can compete against other schools within their grade division to win cash prizes for projects related to sanitation and recycling.
Illegal Dumping Reward Programs
If you have observed someone who has dumped refuse illegally, or if you provide information to the Dept. of Sanitation to catch someone in the act of dumping illegally, you may receive a reward of up to 50% of the fine collected.
Literature / Decal Request Form - Department of Sanitation
Request informative literature or decals from the Department of Sanitation.
NYCWasteLe$$ Recycling and Waste Prevention Suggestions
The NYCWasteLe$$ Web site provides a number of helpful suggestions on recycling and preventing waste, specific to items such as batteries, pesticides, junk mail, and packaging materials.
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Not Sure What to Trash?
The Department of Sanitation offers guidelines for recycling, donating, and reporting unused goods.
Online Sanitation Information
Get your neighborhood's recycling, collection, and snow plow schedules and get tips for disposing of household goods from the NYC Department of Sanitation.
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