Black trash bags on sidewalk, photo by Brick Underground 2023

Manhattan

solid waste advisory board

  • Help New York City Achieve Zero Waste by 2030

    The Manhattan Solid Waste Advisory Board (MSWAB) is a volunteer citizens’ advisory board dedicated to helping Manhattan contribute to New York City's zero waste goals.

Waste Topics & solutions

  • Organics

    Organic waste is the largest contribute to landfill methane emissions, learn how composting is a solution

  • Textiles

    Textile waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams, learn how textiles can be diverted from landfills

  • Residential Recycling

    NYC’s curbside collection program helps to divert recyclable waste out of landfills, learn how residential participation can help

  • NYCHA Recycling

    Recycling was not available to NYCHA residents until 2015, learn how we are improving residential involvement and program development

  • Donate, Reuse & Repair

    A significant portion of waste in landfills could have been donated, explore our data base to find organizations for donating or buying secondhand items

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