DSNY collects trash in Brooklyn on scheduled days — residents must set out bins after 6:00 PM the night before and use Official NYC Bins per 2024 containerization rules.
The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) provides trash collection to all Brooklyn residential buildings of 1-9 units. As of April 1, 2023, DSNY revised set-out rules: trash cannot be placed at the curb before 6:00 PM (previously 4:00 PM). For buildings placing trash in bins, set-out moved to 6:00 PM as well. Effective November 12, 2024, all 1-9 unit buildings must place trash in the Official NYC Bin. Buildings with 10+ units will transition to stationary on-street containers in phased rollouts through 2026. Collection days vary by section — residents can check at nyc.gov/dsny or 311. Missed pickups should be reported via 311 within 24 hours. Putting trash out early or late can trigger $50-$300 fines.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Kings County code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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