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BK2 Containerization

Brooklyn Community District 2 (BK2) will be the second NYC neighborhood to containerize 100% of its trash.

The bins your property uses will be determined based on the number of residential units.

Larger residential properties – all with 31 or more residential units, and some with 10-30 residential units – will place their trash out for collection in Empire Bins. All other properties will set out their trash in official NYC Bins.

Empire Bin stationary on-street container

ALL residential properties in Brooklyn's Community District 2 will be required to put their trash in containers by fall 2026.

Learn which bins your property will use:

Attend an info session to learn more.

Official NYC Bin, 35 gallon gray trash bin

31+ Units

Properties with 31 or more residential units are REQUIRED to use Empire Bins for trash.

Empire Bins are assigned to a specific property, solely for the use of that property. These bins are locked, accessible ONLY by building staff and waste managers using access cards assigned to the bins.

Property owners/managers:

  • You were required to fill out and submit an On-Street Container Form for Property Owners by July 31, 2026.
  • If you own or manage multiple properties, you had to complete a SEPARATE form for EACH PROPERTY.

The Empire Bin registration/opt-in period is now closed.

10-30 Units

Properties with 10-30 units were given a choice between using Empire Bins or official NYC bins for their trash.

Empire Bins

Empire Bins are assigned to a specific property, solely for the use of that property. These bins are locked, accessible ONLY by building staff and waste managers using access cards assigned to the bins.

Property owners/managers:

  • To choose Empire Bins, you had to fill out and submit an On-Street Container Form for Property Owners by July 31, 2026.
  • If you own or manage multiple properties, you had to complete a SEPARATE opt-in form for EACH PROPERTY.
  • If you did not submit your form by July 31, you MUST containerize your trash using official NYC Bins.

The Empire Bin registration/opt-in period is now closed.

Individual Bins

Residential properties without Empire Bins must set out trash in official NYC Bins.

NOTE: If you did not submit the Empire Bin Opt-In form by July 31, 2026, your property will automatically be designated for collection with official NYC Bins.

1-9 Units

Smaller properties with up to 9 residential units are already REQUIRED to set out their trash official NYC Bins.