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NYC Sanitation

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NYC Sanitation

@NYCSanitation

World's largest municipal sanitation force. We collect 24M pounds of trash/recycling a day. Acct. not monitored 24 hrs. User policy: on.nyc.gov/2uBAABu

New York City

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Joined August 2011

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Need to get rid of “sharps”? Do it the right way! Place items in a leak-proof, puncture-resistant container such as a laundry detergent bottle, seal it up, label it, and place it in trash. Disposing of your needles and other sharp items correctly keeps Sanitation Workers
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Jul 14
Take a SEAT, litterbugs! We removed these car seats recently in the Bronx. Stop taking New York for a ride and get rid of your big, bulky items properly.
NYC Sanitation
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Jul 13
Working on a summer clean out? Bring your unwanted e-waste and textiles to an upcoming Community Recycling Event to dispose of your stuff properly! Head to nyc.gov/recyclingevents for a list of events and to learn more.
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Jul 12
Trashy piles (unfortunately) don’t take a break - not even for the weekend. Good thing our cleaning teams don’t take a break, either. When we all care for our city, it can look beautiful. Don’t dump on our City!
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Jul 11
Did you hear the news???? More Empire Bins are coming to Brooklyn! Brooklyn Community District 2: medium & large buildings can sign up now. Have your building management opt in at nyc.gov/empirebins.
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Jul 10
New York, there's no need to drop off your old TV like this! How about bringing it to our Special Waste Drop-Off Sites instead. Don’t dump. Head to nyc.gov/electronics to find your options to dispose of your e-waste PROPERLY.
NYC Sanitation
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Jul 9
Containerization gets results. Since rolling out containerization in 2024, rat sightings are shrinking! Specifically, they've been shrinking for 19 months straight. Thanks for doing your part, New York. With official NYC bins and Empire Bins, the Trash Revolution will make
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NYC Water
@NYCWater
Jul 9
🤝Teamwork makes the dream work and have we got the TEAM FOR YOU! Scrappy @NYCSanitation x Drippy @NYCWater have hit the streets to encourage NYers to keep their catch basins clear of debris! Need assistance? File a report with @nyc311 on.nyc.gov/2J74we4
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
@bronxbp
Jul 8
Thank you to @NYCSanitation for your continued efforts to keep our borough clean. Following our office’s request, DSNY completed another cleanup at 1765 Carter Avenue, just after a recent cleanup in a neighboring Bronx community. When residents raise concerns, we take action and
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Lincoln Restler
@LincolnRestler
Jul 8
We’re eliminating sidewalk trash piles stacked taller than us! If you’re in Brooklyn’s Community District 2 – includes Downtown BK, BK Heights, Boerum Hill, DUMBO, Fort Greene & Clinton Hill – learn about the stationary, on-street trash bins and enroll at nyc.gov/empirebins
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Jul 8
Did you have a cookout last weekend? Leftovers looking....less than appetizing? Don't forget to compost them. We LOVE compost! Curbside composting service is available to all NYC residents! Don't know how to compost? It's easy! Learn more at nyc.gov/compost
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Jul 7
Great news, NYC! If you are the owner of a 1-9 unit building and you haven’t yet bought an official NYC trash bin yet: THEY ARE IN STOCK! Need information? Head to bins.nyc to learn more.
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Jul 6
Put incorrect mattress disposal to BED!!!! You don't need to drag a mattress to the side of a road or highway! Wrap it and place it curbside, with the rest of your trash, on your TRASH-ONLY collection day.
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Jul 5
New York, it's been HOT this weekend. So hot, that we bet some of you decided to upgrade your AC. If that's you, you probably need to get rid of your old one! To dispose of an old air conditioning unit properly, head to nyc.gov/cfc or contact 311 to make a free