Sanitation Foundation Blog

Get to know the Sanitation Foundation and explore the rich history of the NYC Department of Sanitation.

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In Honor of Black History Month: Learn about the DSNY African American Benevolent Society

In celebration of Black History Monday, we caught up with Janie Nesbitt, the Manhattan Borough Vice President of the DSNY African American Benevolent Society, about the important work of her organization.

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How This Metal-Working Mechanic Moved Mack Trucks

Meet Emilisa Robles, the recipient of this year’s DSNY Art Show Sustainability Prize, awarded by Mack Trucks

Julie Raskin 11/22/21 Julie Raskin 11/22/21

Swapping single-use for circularity: Full Circle Home

By offering conscious home care products that are beautifully designed, functionally innovative, and responsibly produced, Full Circle Home is dedicated to helping customers curate and enjoy a beautiful, more eco-friendly home.

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From Trash to Treasure: Celebrating Sanitation’s historical support of the arts

As our DSNY Art Show ceremoniously unveils this November, we thought it the perfect time to highlight our Department’s active, and historic, participation in the artistic spirit of New York City.

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Partner Spotlight: Rethink Food

Learn more about the work of our partner, Rethink Food and their mission to create a more sustainable and equitable food system.

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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.

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Partner Spotlight: Waste Management of New York, CORe

Learn more about the work of our partner, Waste Management of New York, CORe.

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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.

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Partner Spotlight: Closed Loop Partners

Learn more about the work of our partners at Closed Loop Partners!

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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!

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Partner Spotlight: WeCare Denali

Learn more about Food Waste Toolkit vendor, WeCare Denali.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!