Litter Baskets - DSNY

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Litter & Litter Baskets

Litter

It's illegal to leave trash on the sidewalk, in the street, or any other public space, or to throw it out building windows or vehicles.

Do not sweep or blow trash or debris into the street. Securely bundle, tie, or package any waste that might blow away or get scattered while waiting for collection.

Property owners are responsible for keeping the public areas near their property clean and litter-free. Public areas include:

Sidewalks (including tree pits and grass strips)

Streets

Gutter areas (18 inches from the curb into the street)

Yards

Alleys

Air shafts

It is also illegal for landscapers to disperse yard waste in or around streets, sidewalks, and curbs.

If you litter – or are a property owner who has not kept your public areas free from litter – you may be fined up to $400.

Report dirty conditions

Report loose trash, stray bags, or broken glass on a sidewalk.

Report loose trash, stray bags, or broken glass in a yard or alley.

Report litter or debris on a highway.

Report chronic littering.

Litter Baskets

Litter baskets are for pedestrians to throw away light trash. Do not dispose of household or commercial waste in litter baskets. You may dispose of dog waste, but only if it is a tied bag.

If you misuse a public litter basket, you may be fined up to $350.

Report a missing or overflowing litter basket, or one being used for household or commercial waste.

Learn more about the Adopt-a-basket program.

OpenData

Data is available on the NYC OpenData portal for:

Inventory of litter baskets tracked by DSNY

Mapped locations litter baskets tracked by DSNY