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Residential Waste Containerization
New York City is finally removing the mountains of black bags from our streets, reclaiming public space and improving quality of life.
Rules are in effect for properties with 1-9 residential units, as well as special-use buildings receiving DSNY collection – including City agencies, nonprofits, houses of worship, and professional offices in residential buildings.
NYC is moving towards containerizing ALL residential trash. Find out what's next for properties with 10+ residential units.
Residential Properties with 1-9 Units
As of November 12, 2024, all properties with 1-9 residential units are required to use bins, 55 gallons or less, with secure lids for trash set out.
If you already use a bin with a secure lid that is 55 gallons or less for trash set out, you may continue to use it until June 2026. After that, you will need to switch to the Official NYC Bin.
Learn more about NYC Bin requirements.
Official NYC Bins
Official NYC Bins are available for trash, recycling, and composting.
Residential Properties with 10+ Units
NYC is also planning to containerize trash in larger residential properties.
Properties with 31 or more residential units will be required to use stationary, on-street containers for their trash, serviced by DSNY's new automated side-loading garbage trucks. On-street containers will be assigned to a specific building, solely for residents of that building.
Properties with 10 to 30 units will be able to choose between stationary on-street containers and individual trash bins.