The NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) promotes a healthy environment through efficient management of the City’s solid waste and environmentally sound long-range planning to handle New Yorkers recycling and garbage.

NYC DOE Office of Sustainability promotes conservation and stewardship through efficient building operations and environmental education for students and staff.

GrowNYC’s Recycling Champions Program works with NYC public schools to create model recycling programs that engage all members of a school community in maximizing waste diversion practices.

Materials for the Arts (MFTA) collects surplus materials from businesses and individuals and redistributes them, free of charge, to nonprofits with ongoing arts programming and New York City public schools.

Citizens Committee for New York City: Our mission is simple: to help New Yorkers—especially those in low-income areas—come together and improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods: citizensnyc.org.