Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island - Citywide Containerization Program

Positive Declaration, Availability of Draft Scope and Public Scoping Session

Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens and Richmond Counties (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island) - The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY), as lead agency, has determined that the proposed Citywide Containerization Program may have a significant adverse impact on the environment and a Draft Environmental Impact Statement must be prepared. The Draft Scope is available from 125 Worth Street, Room 710, New York, NY 10013 and on line at: https://www.nyc.gov/site/dsny/collection/containerization.page

The action involves the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) proposing to implement a stationary on-street container waste containerization program at certain buildings with residential units and schools throughout the five (5) boroughs of New York City (Proposed Program). Under the Proposed Program, buildings with 10 to 30 residential units would have the option to use stationary on-street containers or individual bins consisting of rigid receptacles with tight-fitting lids, not exceeding 55 gallons in size, for their refuse; buildings with 31 or more residential units would use stationary on-street containers for their refuse; and schools that receive DSNY collection would use stationary on-street containers for all waste streams (refuse; organics; metals, glass and plastic; and paper recyclables). The Proposed Program would be advanced throughout the City in phases, with full implementation by June 1, 2032. The Proposed Program would support the City's commitment to improving street cleanliness and reducing potential food sources for vectors. These changes align with other City initiatives to increase the use of containers for waste storage and collection, and to create cleaner, more livable, and more vibrant streets and neighborhoods across the City. The project is located citywide in New York, New York.