Local, state, and federal laws and regulations have various restrictions and standards on how to handle your trash and recycling. These specify who collects your waste, how it must be placed for collection, what must be recycled, what must be disposed of separately, and other requirements.

Regulations vary based on who is disposing of these materials:

NYC Residents
how to recycle 
collection schedule 
how to request collection services 
how to report missed collection 
how to package trash & recycling 
how do I get rid of search feature
what can't go in the trash
specially handled items
retail & manufacturer take-back programs
harmful household products
how to donate or sell your stuff
how to compost at home
violations 
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NYC Agencies
how to recycle 
who picks up my trash and recycling
how to report missed collection 
what can't go in the trash
state and local violations 
agency safe handling program
how to donate or sell surplus materials  

NYC Businesses
how to recycle
who picks up my trash and recycling
choose a private carter
what can't go in the trash
state and local violations 
how to donate or sell surplus materials
how to reduce food wastes
take back programs for certain products

NYC Nonprofits and Institutions
how to recycle 
who picks up my trash and recycling
how to request department of sanitation services 
how to report missed department of sanitation collection 
what can't go in the trash
state and local violations 
how to donate, sell, or accept surplus materials
how to reduce food wastes
take back programs for certain products

NYC Public Schools
how to recycle 
who picks up my trash and recycling
how to report missed collection 
what can't go in the trash
state and local violations 
how to donate or sell surplus materials

Solid Waste Industry
waste transfer stations
private carter guidelines
reuse sector support