Sanitation — Residential Trash Set-Out Before 6pm (Bags) / 8pm (Bins)

Residential refuse may not be placed on the sidewalk for collection before 6:00 PM the evening prior to the scheduled collection day if in bags, or before 8:00 PM if containerized in a secure, lidded bin of 55 gallons or less. Rules effective April 1, 2024 under DSNY's containerization initiative.

• loose trash bags on sidewalk outside a residential building during daytime hours
• garbage bags piled at curb well before 6 PM with no collection truck present
• residential trash set out in the morning or early afternoon
• trash visible at curbside during business hours in front of a residential building

1. Photograph trash, bags, or spill at the curb with building address visible.
2. Note time of day — set-out time violations require proof of early placement.
3. File at 311 under Dirty Conditions or Sanitation.
4. For commercial waste, note business name on signage if visible.

Official channel: portal.311.nyc.gov or dial 311. Agency: NYC DSNY.

DSNY fines range from $50–$500+ for set-out time, containerization, and dirty-area violations. Repeat commercial offenders may face escalated penalties.

DSNY Sanitation Enforcement inspects and may issue Notices of Violation. Residential issues may be referred to property management; commercial routes get BIC oversight.

• Dirty sidewalks
• Rats and rodents