As of April 1, 2026, New York City’s Commercial Waste Zone (CWZ) program is officially underway in Lower Manhattan. Businesses in the zone are now required to work with an authorized hauler approved by the Department of Sanitation (DSNY). If you have not yet signed a new service agreement, it is critical to act now. The deadline to secure your service is May 31, 2026 . Waiting too long could result in disruptions, or being assigned a hauler that may not align with your busine

As of April 1, 2026, Lower Manhattan will officially enter New York City’s Commercial Waste Zones (CWZ) program. Businesses in the zone will be required to work with an authorized hauler approved by the Department of Sanitation (DSNY). Only those haulers meeting DSNY standards may collect commercial waste and recycling in the area. Why This Matters Local Law 199 of 2019 created 20 commercial waste zones across New York City, each served by up to three approved haulers. The CW

As New York City’s Commercial Waste Zone program continues to roll out, February brings important updates for businesses in Lower Manhattan. With the zone set to go live on April 1, now is the time to prepare for new service requirements and ensure a smooth, compliant transition. In this issue, we’ll walk through what the Manhattan launch means for your operations, highlight how our Afterlife organics program is turning food waste into measurable environmental impact, and sh

Beginning January 1, 2026 , commercial businesses in southern Brooklyn will enter a new system under the city’s CWZ program. That means every business within the Brooklyn South zone must sign a written service agreement with one of the authorized haulers selected by the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY). After the sign-up period, which runs from January 1 through February 28, 2026 , only those approved carters will be permitted to collect in the zone. Why the Chan

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