Who is covered
Owners/managing agents of residential buildings under DSNY containerization rules.
What the law requires
- Confirm your building's unit-count tier and the applicable containerization requirement.
- For 1–9 units: obtain and use the official NYC Bin for all trash set-out by the June 2026 deadline.
- For 10+ units: monitor DSNY notices and the on-street container rollout for your tier.
Filing frequency and deadlines
Penalty structure
Non-compliance with Containerization can result in the following penalties:
- DSNY summons for non-compliant set-out containers.
Exemptions
- Non-residential properties (separate commercial containerization rules).
Recent updates and amendments
Do not treat 10+ unit buildings as having a firm June 2026 deadline — that tier is still in DSNY planning. Verify the tier and date against the DSNY rule.
Reference
Official source: DSNY — Residential Containerization
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