Since a June 2026 deadline for buildings with one to nine residential units, New York City residents and building managers have now officially ordered more than 800,000 NYC Bins online – as well as 80,000 more NYC Bins purchased at Home Depot stores – a significant milestone in the city’s ongoing efforts to get trash out of black bags and into containers.
Data from 311 continues to show that containerization works: Since the first residential container requirements went into effect more than seven months ago, the number of rat sightings reported – when compared to the same month the year before – has dropped every month.
“With a price tag of less than half of comparable bins on the market, the official NYC Bin is high quality, affordable and delivering a cleaner city,” said New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) acting commissioner Javier Lojan. “We are thrilled to see so many New Yorkers ordering NYC Bins, and I encourage owners of low-density residential buildings to place their orders in the coming weeks and months, as these bins will be required before next summer.”
Since November 2024, residents living in buildings with one to nine residential units have been required to set out their trash in bins with secure lids. In response to requests from residents and elected officials, the Department of Sanitation announced in April the availability of a smaller bin – 25 gallons – in addition to previously available 35 and 45 gallon bins. Separate NYC Bins are available for recycling and composting as well, but are not required.
These official NYC Bins are compatible with mechanical tippers being installed on DSNY’s standard rear-loading collection trucks, which facilitate safer and cleaner collection.
Published August 2025
