Agency Rules

Rules are regulations that have the force of laws, but require agencies to give the public an opportunity to review and comment before enacting or amending them.

Find DSNY's final adopted rules.

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Proposed Rules

Review proposed rules and provide comments before they are adopted into law.

Proposed Rules Relating to Implementation of Brooklyn East, Manhattan Northeast, Queens, West and Manhattan West Commercial Waste Zones


Recently Adopted Rules

Containerization Requirements for Buildings Containing 10 or More Dwelling Units
Effective: July 31, 2026

Implementation of the Brooklyn North and Upper Manhattan Commercial Waste Zones
Effective: July 11, 2026

Implementation of the Midtown South and Staten Island Commercial Waste Zones and Infrequent Waste Generators
Effective: May 3, 2026

Amendment to Setout Times for Collection
Effective: March 22, 2026

Notice and Hearing Requirements for Abandoned Vehicles
Effective, March 16, 2026

Implementation of the Sixth and Seventh Commercial Waste Zones
Effective: December 25, 2025

Implementation of the Fourth and Fifth Commercial Waste Zones and Amendments Relating to the Collection of Commercial Waste and
Effective: November 8, 2025

Implementation of the Second and Third Commercial Waste Zones
Effective: July 30, 2025

Commercial Waste Customers and Private Carters
Effective: April 27, 2025

Entities Engaging in Cleaning Services
Effective: August 1, 2025

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