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Recycling Info
Every building in NYC is required by law to recycle. Requirements are different depending on whether your site receives DSNY collection or is serviced by a private carter.
what to recycle
recycling at agencies & institutions
promotional materials
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go to: disposal guidelines

Disposal Guidelines
Check the State and Federal regulations for nonprofits and businesses regarding which items require special handling, and can't go in the trash.
disposal guidelines

go to: waste prevention at work

Waste Prevention Tips
Incorporating waste prevention in everyday decisions and long-term planning can reduce waste and save money.
waste prevention at work
tips for your agency: virtual workplace tour
calculate your savings

go to: Reuse it NYC

Reuse it NYC
Info on how to donate, sell, or receive usable furniture and equipment.
go to reuse it nyc

go to: resources

Resources for Researchers
what's in nyc's waste
what happens to recyclables
reports and statistics
quizzes and tools
resources

go to get listed

Get Listed & Get Stuff
Find out how to get listed on NYCWasteLess. Learn about getting donated goods and other grant and assistance programs.
get listed
donated goods, grants, and assistance

go to: composting in nyc

Compost
Find lawn care tips and composting instructions to help groundskeepers reduce organic waste, and add fewer chemicals to the environment.
composting in nyc
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