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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

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 FAQ

Our most frequently asked questions, updated weekly. Don’t see your questions answered here? Email info@borowide.com.

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Joining forces to bring you the best in waste management

We’re excited to announce a strategic partnership between Mr. T Carting and Boro-Wide, uniting two leaders in waste management to improve your service.

If you have signed a Queens Central Commercial Waste Zone contract on or after September 3rd, please use the below portal to pay your bill.

If you are a new or returning customer outside of Queens Central, please use the appropriate portal below.

To find out what zone you’re in, check out our map. For any questions, our customer support team is here to assist. Thank you for your continued support in this new chapter!

Commercial Waste Zone ALERT: Businesses in Queens Central must sign a new contract by December 23rd, 2024. If you do not, you will be assigned one by the city.