As we head toward the second quarter of 2026, momentum continues to build across New York City’s evolving waste landscape. With the Lower Manhattan Commercial Waste Zone launch just days away, now is the time for businesses to finalize their plans and prepare for a smooth transition. In this issue, we also highlight how Zero Waste programs can be implemented with ease (even at scale) and share a recent partnership supporting new retail locations across the city. Lower Manhatt

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

Happy New Year from Cogent Waste Solutions! As 2026 begins, we’re excited to share some important updates for businesses across New York City. Most notably, the Brooklyn South Commercial Waste Zone is now live, bringing predictable rates, higher service standards, and a smoother waste and recycling process for local businesses. Cogent is proud to be one of the authorized haulers in this zone, ready to help your business transition seamlessly. In this issue, you’ll learn what

The Cogent team would like to wish a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to the New York community! As the year draws to a close, we've taken a moment to reflect on the partnerships, people, and progress that continue to advance our goals. In the final newsletter of 2025, we highlight how collaboration drives real sustainability outcomes—from a behind-the-scenes look at a zero-waste program at Staten Island University Hospital, to the dedicated team members who keep our o