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TV Campaigns

DSNY has promoted recycling in New York City with a variety of TV spots featuring animated characters, celebrities, and real New Yorkers.

View DSNY's TV spots that promote recycling:

2005
Fall 2005

2004 & 2001
Spring 2001; Spring 2004

1999
Spring & Fall 1999
Fall 1999

1996–1999
Spring 1996; Spring & Fall 1997
June, August & September 1997; Fall 1998; Fall 1999
Fall 1997; Spring & Fall 1998

ALSO SEE:
recycling & waste prevention videos
business project
what to recycle with sanitation

2005

Fall 2005
Three TV commercials ran featuring “real New Yorkers” incorporating recycling as part of their everyday New York City life.

"Kitchen"
Aired: Fall 2005

"Kitchen" ...in Spanish!
Aired: Fall 2005

"Street Scene"
Aired: Fall 2005

"Street Scene" ...in Spanish!
Aired: Fall 2005

Empire State Building
Aired: Fall 2005

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2004 & 2001

Spring 2001; Spring 2004
Animated characters promote recycling with humor and music. Initially developed in 2001, these ads ran in English and Spanish from April through June 2001 on network and cable stations. When the recycling program was restored in 2004 after cutbacks, the ads ran in English in Spring 2004 on cable and network stations.

"Daytime Talk Show"
Aired: Spring 2001 & Spring 2004

"Daytime Talk Show" ...in Spanish!
Aired: Spring 2001

"Recycle Rap"
Aired: Spring 2001 & Spring 2004

"Recycle Rap" ...in Spanish!
Aired: Spring 2001

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1999

Spring & Fall 1999
Animated characters explain NYC’s recycling program and introduce DSNY’s new recycling "checklist." The ad ran in English and Spanish on broadcast and cable stations.

"Recycling Checklist"
Aired: Spring & Fall 1999
Note to viewers

While most of the information on all the tv campaigns is still accurate, please note the following updates:

When recyclables are set out in plastic bags, only CLEAR bags should be used. (Blue bags were formerly required for designated metal, glass, and plastic recyclables.)
NYC residents should call 311 for recycling information, flyers, and decals; the Sanitation Action Center phone number is defunct.

"Recycling Checklist" ...in Spanish!
Aired: Spring & Fall 1999
Note to viewers

While most of the information on all the tv campaigns is still accurate, please note the following updates:

When recyclables are set out in plastic bags, only CLEAR bags should be used. (Blue bags were formerly required for designated metal, glass, and plastic recyclables.)
NYC residents should call 311 for recycling information, flyers, and decals; the Sanitation Action Center phone number is defunct.

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Fall 1999
This spot features then-Mayor Rudolph Giuliani meeting with children at City Hall to teach about recycling. The ad aired on broadcast and cable stations.

"Guest Speaker"
Aired: Fall 1999
Note to viewers

While most of the information on all the tv campaigns is still accurate, please note the following updates:

When recyclables are set out in plastic bags, only CLEAR bags should be used. (Blue bags were formerly required for designated metal, glass, and plastic recyclables.)
NYC residents should call 311 for recycling information, flyers, and decals; the Sanitation Action Center phone number is defunct.

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1996–1999

Spring 1996; Spring & Fall 1997
Borough-wide cable spots in English and Spanish announce the expansion of recycling to include new materials, including junk mail, magazines, and paper bags; new types of beverage containers; and small metal appliances.

"Green"
Aired: Spring 1996; Spring & Fall 1997
Note to viewers

While most of the information on all the tv campaigns is still accurate, please note the following updates:

When recyclables are set out in plastic bags, only CLEAR bags should be used. (Blue bags were formerly required for designated metal, glass, and plastic recyclables.)
NYC residents should call 311 for recycling information, flyers, and decals; the Sanitation Action Center phone number is defunct.

"Green" ...in Spanish!
Aired: Spring 1996; Spring & Fall 1997
Note to viewers

While most of the information on all the tv campaigns is still accurate, please note the following updates:

When recyclables are set out in plastic bags, only CLEAR bags should be used. (Blue bags were formerly required for designated metal, glass, and plastic recyclables.)
NYC residents should call 311 for recycling information, flyers, and decals; the Sanitation Action Center phone number is defunct.

"Blue"
Aired: Spring 1996; Spring & Fall 1997
Note to viewers

While most of the information on all the tv campaigns is still accurate, please note the following updates:

When recyclables are set out in plastic bags, only CLEAR bags should be used. (Blue bags were formerly required for designated metal, glass, and plastic recyclables.)
NYC residents should call 311 for recycling information, flyers, and decals; the Sanitation Action Center phone number is defunct.

"Blue" ...in Spanish!
Aired: Spring 1996; Spring & Fall 1997
Note to viewers

While most of the information on all the tv campaigns is still accurate, please note the following updates:

When recyclables are set out in plastic bags, only CLEAR bags should be used. (Blue bags were formerly required for designated metal, glass, and plastic recyclables.)
NYC residents should call 311 for recycling information, flyers, and decals; the Sanitation Action Center phone number is defunct.

"Appliances"
Aired: Spring 1996; Spring & Fall 1997
Note to viewers

While most of the information on all the tv campaigns is still accurate, please note the following updates:

When recyclables are set out in plastic bags, only CLEAR bags should be used. (Blue bags were formerly required for designated metal, glass, and plastic recyclables.)
NYC residents should call 311 for recycling information, flyers, and decals; the Sanitation Action Center phone number is defunct.

"Appliances" ...in Spanish!
Aired: Spring 1996; Spring & Fall 1997
Note to viewers

While most of the information on all the tv campaigns is still accurate, please note the following updates:

When recyclables are set out in plastic bags, only CLEAR bags should be used. (Blue bags were formerly required for designated metal, glass, and plastic recyclables.)
NYC residents should call 311 for recycling information, flyers, and decals; the Sanitation Action Center phone number is defunct.

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June, August & September 1997; Fall 1998; Fall 1999
Before expanded recycling goes into effect throughout the city, an interim campaign features celebrities Jerry Orbach, Oscar the Grouch, then-Mayor Rudolph Giuliani with Yankees manager Joe Torre, and the Dance Theater of Harlem promoting recycling.

"Orbach"
Aired: June, August & September 1997; Fall 1998; Fall 1999
Note to viewers

While most of the information on all the tv campaigns is still accurate, please note the following updates:

When recyclables are set out in plastic bags, only CLEAR bags should be used. (Blue bags were formerly required for designated metal, glass, and plastic recyclables.)
NYC residents should call 311 for recycling information, flyers, and decals; the Sanitation Action Center phone number is defunct.

"Oscar: Newspapers & Magazines"
Aired: June, August & September 1997; Fall 1998; Fall 1999
Note to viewers

While most of the information on all the tv campaigns is still accurate, please note the following updates:

When recyclables are set out in plastic bags, only CLEAR bags should be used. (Blue bags were formerly required for designated metal, glass, and plastic recyclables.)
NYC residents should call 311 for recycling information, flyers, and decals; the Sanitation Action Center phone number is defunct.

"Oscar: Comics & Cereal Cartons"
Aired: June, August & September 1997; Fall 1998; Fall 1999
Note to viewers

While most of the information on all the tv campaigns is still accurate, please note the following updates:

When recyclables are set out in plastic bags, only CLEAR bags should be used. (Blue bags were formerly required for designated metal, glass, and plastic recyclables.)
NYC residents should call 311 for recycling information, flyers, and decals; the Sanitation Action Center phone number is defunct.

"The Mayor & The Manager"
Aired: June, August & September 1997; Fall 1998; Fall 1999
Note to viewers

While most of the information on all the tv campaigns is still accurate, please note the following updates:

When recyclables are set out in plastic bags, only CLEAR bags should be used. (Blue bags were formerly required for designated metal, glass, and plastic recyclables.)
NYC residents should call 311 for recycling information, flyers, and decals; the Sanitation Action Center phone number is defunct.

"Dance Theater of Harlem"
Aired: June, August & September 1997; Fall 1998; Fall 1999
Note to viewers

While most of the information on all the tv campaigns is still accurate, please note the following updates:

When recyclables are set out in plastic bags, only CLEAR bags should be used. (Blue bags were formerly required for designated metal, glass, and plastic recyclables.)
NYC residents should call 311 for recycling information, flyers, and decals; the Sanitation Action Center phone number is defunct.

"Dance Theater of Harlem" ...in Spanish!
Aired: June, August & September 1997; Fall 1998; Fall 1999
Note to viewers

While most of the information on all the tv campaigns is still accurate, please note the following updates:

When recyclables are set out in plastic bags, only CLEAR bags should be used. (Blue bags were formerly required for designated metal, glass, and plastic recyclables.)
NYC residents should call 311 for recycling information, flyers, and decals; the Sanitation Action Center phone number is defunct.

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Fall 1997; Spring & Fall 1998
DSNY launches the blue and green recycling bin animated characters to promote expanded recycling throughout the City’s five boroughs. The ads ran in English and Spanish on broadcast and cable stations. From this point forward, the blue and green bin characters become regular features of the Department’s public education campaigns.

"All Just Trash"
Aired: Fall 1997; Spring & Fall 1998
Note to viewers

While most of the information on all the tv campaigns is still accurate, please note the following updates:

When recyclables are set out in plastic bags, only CLEAR bags should be used. (Blue bags were formerly required for designated metal, glass, and plastic recyclables.)
NYC residents should call 311 for recycling information, flyers, and decals; the Sanitation Action Center phone number is defunct.

"All Just Trash" ...in Spanish!
Aired: Fall 1997; Spring & Fall 1998
Note to viewers

While most of the information on all the tv campaigns is still accurate, please note the following updates:

When recyclables are set out in plastic bags, only CLEAR bags should be used. (Blue bags were formerly required for designated metal, glass, and plastic recyclables.)
NYC residents should call 311 for recycling information, flyers, and decals; the Sanitation Action Center phone number is defunct.

"Paper Waste"
Aired: Fall 1997; Spring & Fall 1998
Note to viewers

While most of the information on all the tv campaigns is still accurate, please note the following updates:

When recyclables are set out in plastic bags, only CLEAR bags should be used. (Blue bags were formerly required for designated metal, glass, and plastic recyclables.)
NYC residents should call 311 for recycling information, flyers, and decals; the Sanitation Action Center phone number is defunct.

"Heavy Metal" ...in Spanish!
Aired: Fall 1997; Spring & Fall 1998
Note to viewers

While most of the information on all the tv campaigns is still accurate, please note the following updates:

When recyclables are set out in plastic bags, only CLEAR bags should be used. (Blue bags were formerly required for designated metal, glass, and plastic recyclables.)
NYC residents should call 311 for recycling information, flyers, and decals; the Sanitation Action Center phone number is defunct.

"Paper Waste"
Aired: Fall 1997; Spring & Fall 1998
Note to viewers

While most of the information on all the tv campaigns is still accurate, please note the following updates:

When recyclables are set out in plastic bags, only CLEAR bags should be used. (Blue bags were formerly required for designated metal, glass, and plastic recyclables.)
NYC residents should call 311 for recycling information, flyers, and decals; the Sanitation Action Center phone number is defunct.

"Paper Waste" ...in Spanish!
Aired: Fall 1997; Spring & Fall 1998
Note to viewers

While most of the information on all the tv campaigns is still accurate, please note the following updates:

When recyclables are set out in plastic bags, only CLEAR bags should be used. (Blue bags were formerly required for designated metal, glass, and plastic recyclables.)
NYC residents should call 311 for recycling information, flyers, and decals; the Sanitation Action Center phone number is defunct.

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