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NYC Commercial Waste Zones
What are the Commercial Waste Zones?
Each year, businesses in New York City generate 3 million+ tons of waste
The new Commercial Waste Zones law was passed to reform the city’s commercial waste management system. This approach is designed to promote the City’s Zero Waste goals, while reducing environmental impacts such as air pollutants, nighttime noise. roadway wear and tear, and a reduction in truck traffic. The City has split NYC into 20 zones, awarding up to three carting companies exclusive servicing rights to each zone and five carting companies city-wide servicing rights for large containers (i.e. 10+ cu. yd. dumpsters/compactors). These carting companies, like Boro-Wide, are expected to provide strong customer service standards, sustainable waste management, and transparent pricing structures to all customers in the zones they service. To learn more, go to NYC.GOV/CWZ
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Q: Will my business be able to use a trade waste broker when Commercial Waste Zones go into effect?
A: Your business is free to use whoever you would like to negotiate rates and you can use a trade waste broker for that purpose. However, under the new rules put into effect by DSNY, your final contract must be directly with an Awardee authorized by the City to service your zone. Brokers are not allowed to bill your business directly for waste removal services and any fees you pay them for their services will have to be separate and apart from your waste and recycling charges.
Commercial Waste Zone FAQS
Our most frequently asked questions, updated weekly. Don’t see your questions answered here? Email info@borowide.com.
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Q: Why are the commercial waste zones happening?
A: Mandated under Local Law 199 of 2019, the Commercial Waste Zones seek to create a safer and more efficient collection system while providing higher quality service and reducing harmful environmental impacts.
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Q: What do the Commercial Waste Zones mean for my business?
A: During the transition period, you will be required to sign a new contract with a zone authorized waste collection company. As long as businesses sign a contract during the transition period, they will experience no disruption in service.
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Q: When will I receive my bill?
A: During each transition period, Boro-Wide will be on boarding many new and existing customers. Please be patient; we will be sending out bills as soon as we are able.
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Q: Do I need a new BIC sticker?
A: All businesses in the commercial waste zones will receive a new, green BIC sticker once they’ve signed a contract with a zone-authorized wast collection company. If you have not received a sticker and are currently receiving waste collection services from Boro-Wide, please email customerservice@borowide.com.
