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Food & yard / compostReviewed ruleApplies when: Does each resident-generated bundle meet the limits?: At most 2 × 4 feet and 40 pounds
Set compliant branch bundles beside the bins for curbside composting.
For households · NYC DSNY household collection
Before disposal
- Tie with twine or rope; remove nails. NYC Department of Sanitation: Plant, Leaf, and Yard Waste
Quantity limit: Each bundle at most 2 feet by 4 feet and 40 pounds.
Reviewed September 22, 2026 · Review overdue
NYC Department of Sanitation: Plant, Leaf, and Yard WasteVerify with the agencyReviewed ruleApplies when: Does each resident-generated bundle meet the limits?: Larger/heavier, or not sure
This branch bundle is not confirmed within DSNY limits. Call 311 for an appropriate route.
For households · NYC DSNY household collection
Reviewed September 22, 2026 · Review overdue
NYC Department of Sanitation: Plant, Leaf, and Yard Waste · City of New York: Contact NYC GovernmentVerify with the agencyReviewed ruleApplies when: Does each resident-generated bundle meet the limits?: Generated by a professional landscaper
The professional landscaper must use a permitted composting facility, not household collection.
For households · NYC DSNY household collection
Reviewed September 22, 2026 · Review overdue
NYC Department of Sanitation: Plant, Leaf, and Yard Waste