Post recycling information from the NYC Department of Sanitation

Bins should be properly colored and labeled so residents can quickly identify what to put in them--and what’s not accepted.  New York’s WasteLess site can show you how:  

http://home2.nyc.gov/html/nycwasteless/html/recycling/recycling_nyc.shtml

Check Department of Sanitation pick up schedules for your building

To see when the Department of Sanitation picks up garbage and recycling from your building, click here for the collection schedule: 

http://gis.nyc.gov/gisapp/sn/sanitation.jsp

Notify your residents about garbage that can be recycled

What you can and can’t recycle: acceptable materials include paper, cardboard, all plastics, bottles and cans, as well as old metal appliances like washing machines. Learn more here:

http://home2.nyc.gov/html/nycwasteless/html/recycling/recycle_what.shtml

Notify your residents of their recycling schedule

New York City regulations require landlords to provide recycling services to their tenants. Notify your residents of their recycling schedule, and what can and cannot be recycled. Learn more here: 

http://home2.nyc.gov/html/nycwasteless/html/recycling/athome_apts.shtml

Request free tenant notices

Let your residents know that there’s work being done in the building. Tenant notices are often available from the agency involved.  Call 311 or log onto nyc.gov to find free signs and notices to post in your common areas.