Sanitation Foundation Blog
Get to know the Sanitation Foundation and explore the rich history of the NYC Department of Sanitation.
Careful Waste Disposal Is An Act of Community Care
Sharp objects, toxic substances, and combustible aerosol cans. These are but some of the many dangerous items that end up in the trash every day and that pose serious risks to our hardworking Sanitation Workers.
Partner Spotlight: Waste Management of New York, CORe
Learn more about the work of our partner, Waste Management of New York, CORe.
DSNY Remembers: Digital Exhibit
As we honor the 20th anniversary of 9/11, learn all about DSNY’s role in the City’s recovery through our digital exibition, DSNY Remembers.
Partner Spotlight: Closed Loop Partners
Learn more about the work of our partners at Closed Loop Partners!
Mapping NYC’s Waste Infrastructure from Basement to Barge
Learn more about NYC’s complex waste system and you’re role in all of it!
Partner Spotlight: WeCare Denali
Learn more about Food Waste Toolkit vendor, WeCare Denali.
Forever Strongest: DSNY COVID-19 Memorial
Learn about Forever Strongest, the first permanent, free-standing memorial to victims of the COVID-19 pandemic in the City of New York.
Now You’re Cooking: Tips for Making the Most of Your Meals
Check out our zero-waste cooking workshop with chef and educator Yadira Garcia, also known as @happyhealthylatina!
A Voice For Zero Waste
Watch A Voice For Zero Waste with Dianna Rose, then join the Sanitation Foundation at 1pm on 6/15 for a live Q&A!
Grassroots Solutions to Food Waste in Los Angeles
In this op ed, we’re featuring a guest writer from LA who will share with us how the city is tackling these issues from the ground up.
Feeding Neighbors & Fighting Food Waste
Community fridges have been popping up across NYC to help feed community members — but did you know they can also help us fight food waste? Find out how!
6 Ways to Keep Food On Your Plate & Out of Landfills
We’re getting back to basics with Food Waste 101.
Beyond Your Sourdough Starter
With the Food Waste Fair coming up this June, the Sanitation Foundation’s blog will feature ways to prevent and reduce food waste.
A Parley Partnership
Learn all about our partnership with Parley for the Oceans, including the launch of our Ocean Bags!
Zero Waste Daniel: Sustainably Stylish
Re-fashioning your wardrobe doesn’t have to be boring — learn about how Zero Waste Daniel is making sustainability stylish!
UNIFORM by Heron Preston
Curious about how we got our start? Learn about the Foundation’s — and ReFashion Week’s — unique origins.
Snow Storytimes with Commissioner Grayson
Join DSNY’s Commissioner Grayson for our Snow Storytimes series and learn all about our snow plows!
Get to Know Snow
Did you know DSNY is responsible for snow management in NYC? Go behind the scenes and learn all about our snow operations!
All in NYC
Learn about what it means to be All In on NYC in the midst of COVID-19 from Sanitation Worker, A Rod.
NYC Sanitation Uniforms
Sanitation wears many hats — literally! Learn all about DSNY’s iconic uniforms.