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Recycling in NYC
New York City has the largest, most ambitious recycling program in the nation. All 3 million households, plus public schools and institutions, receive recycling collection by the Department of Sanitation.

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Residential Collection Information
Get the collection schedule, find out what to trash and what to recycle, and fill out a missed collection service request with the Department of Sanitation.
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Don't Throw It Away
The problem of what to do with garbage continues to puzzle New York City. If you own an item that you no longer need, don't throw it away. By reusing items that might otherwise be disposed of as waste, you can help reduce the amount of garbage in New York City and make it an even better place to live.
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Help Stop Illegal Dumping
The Department of Sanitation has two programs through which the public can collect monetary awards for reporting observations of illegal dumping. Find out how you can help curb this activity.
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Learn How to Reduce Waste
New Yorkers can save money and reduce waste in their everyday activities - at home, when shopping, at work, and at school.
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