Recycling for Schools - DSNY

New York City Department of Sanitation


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Clean and Green Schools
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Schools Curbside Composting
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NYC Agencies & Nonprofits
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Electronics & Harmful Waste
NYC Agency Safe Handling Contract
NYC Agency Recycling Plan & Annual Reporting

Clean and Green Schools

Schools Setout

Schools Setup & Operations

Schools Recycling

Schools Curbside Composting

Schools Recycling Plan & Reporting

NYC Agencies & Nonprofits

NYCHA

Electronics & Harmful Waste

NYC Agency Safe Handling Contract

NYC Agency Recycling Plan & Annual Reporting


Schools Recycling

ALL NYC schools are required to recycle. A School Sustainability Coordinator must be appointed each year to plan for and coordinate each school's recycling efforts.

What to Recycle

NYC collect recycling in two separate streams (groups)

Metal, glass, plastic, and cartons

Mixed paper and cardboard

Electronic Waste

The following items require special handling and schools must follow specific guidelines for disposal:

Air conditioners

Electronics

Fluorescent bulbs

Rechargeable batteries

Refrigerators

Learn more about disposing electronic waste.

Clothing & Textile Recycling

Schools can now participate in refashionNYC, a free and convenient clothing donation and recycling service available to apartment, office, commercial, and school buildings. The service is provided by DSNY and the nonprofit organization, Housing Works.

Interested schools can learn more or complete an online inquiry form at nyc.gov/refashion.