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

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

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

New York City is transforming how commercial waste is handled. Under Local Law 199 (2019) , the city is divided into 20 Commercial Waste...