Few places capture the energy of Midtown Manhattan like One Penn Plaza. Located directly alongside Penn Station and surrounded by one of the busiest transportation hubs in the world, One Penn Plaza sits at the center of a constantly moving part of New York City. Every day, thousands of commuters, workers, visitors, and residents pass through the area, while offices, restaurants, retailers, and other businesses keep the surrounding neighborhood active from morning until late a

New York is a city of millions. On a daily basis, those people generate an enormous amount of waste. In fact, NYC produces more than 12,000 tons of residential waste every day. That’s an incredible volume of material moving through the city’s neighborhoods, streets, collection systems, and waste facilities. Managing it effectively is a massive undertaking, one that depends on the cooperation of residents, businesses, waste professionals, and recycling facilities. What Does 12

Located at the northern tip of Staten Island, St. George serves as the borough’s front door. Each day, thousands of commuters, residents, and visitors pass through this vibrant waterfront neighborhood, arriving via the Staten Island Ferry, exploring Empire Outlets, enjoying local restaurants and shops, or taking in views of New York Harbor. While St. George is known for its historic landmarks and waterfront attractions, it is also a neighborhood defined by the businesses, pro

Recycling is one of the simplest ways businesses can reduce waste, lower disposal costs, and support a more sustainable New York City. But as a recent investigation demonstrated, recycling programs are only effective when materials are properly separated and managed from collection through processing. According to the report, one large public organization lost between $107,000 and $158,000 annually, totaling nearly $800,000 over five years, in missed recycling credits and unn

Cogent Insights: July 2026 As summer reaches its peak, New York City's Commercial Waste Zone transition continues to gain momentum. Businesses in both Staten Island and Midtown South are now in the enrollment period and have until August 31 to select one of their zone's three authorized waste providers before the new system takes effect on September 1. This month, we're highlighting what businesses need to know about the transition, along with practical tips for keeping waste

New York City's Commercial Waste Zone (CWZ) program has officially expanded, with the Staten Island and Midtown South zones now in effect. The rollout marks another major milestone in the city's effort to create a safer, more efficient, and more sustainable commercial waste collection system. Under the CWZ program, businesses are served by a limited number of licensed waste haulers within each zone. The new system is designed to reduce truck traffic, improve customer service,