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Recycling in NYC
New York City has the largest, most ambitious recycling program in the nation. All 3 million households, plus public schools and institutions, receive recycling collection by the Department of Sanitation.
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Residential Collection Information
Get the collection schedule, find out what to trash and what to recycle, and fill out a missed collection service request with the Department of Sanitation.
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Schedule a CFC/Freon Recovery Appointment
Before discarding a freezer, refrigerator, water cooler, dehumidifier, air conditioner, or other type of appliance containing ChloroFluoroCarbon (CFC) gas, also known as Freon, all NYC residents must schedule an CFC recovery appointment. To schedule, dial 311 or request an appointment online.
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Help Stop Illegal Dumping
The Department of Sanitation has two programs through which the public can collect monetary awards for reporting observations of illegal dumping. Find out how you can help curb this activity.
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Learn How to Reduce Waste
New Yorkers can save money and reduce waste in their everyday activities - at home, when shopping, at work, and at school.
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DID YOU KNOW

ArrowYou Can Access Housing Listings Online
The Affordable Housing Resource Center includes apartments and home lotteries listings throughout the five boroughs, as well as lots of other useful information about housing in the City.

ArrowYou Can Purchase NYC Parking Cards Online or Via CityStore
Prepare ahead for parking in the City, purchase an NYC Parking Card online or via CityStore. Learn more about NYC Parking Cards at the DOT Web site.

ArrowYou Can Get Restaurant Inspection Results Online
Find information on the latest inspection of each of New York City's more than 20,000 restaurants from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).

ArrowYou May Access Flood-Related Claim Forms Online
To file a claim related to flooding (Property Damage from Water), you may access the Comptroller's claim form (in PDF) via the New York City Office of the Comptroller's Web site.

ArrowHYDC Info is Online
Find out more about Hudson Yards Development Corporation (HYDC) and the redevelopment of the Hudson Yards area in West Midtown online at HYDC.org.