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Dear Community Resident:
Brooklyn Community Board 14 is pleased to announce that Department of Sanitation Commissioner John Doherty has once again approved the Board’s plan for additional Sanitation collection services in portions of the Flatbush, Midwood and Kensington areas to assist our residents in preparation for Passover observances, which commences at sundown on Monday, April 18, 2011. The plan provides for an additional collection on Friday, April 15th and Monday, April 18th. To access the plan, click here.
Residents should call 311 to schedule a pick-up by the Parks Department of any tree branches and/or debris prior to the supplemental collection, since the agency will not remove tree debris. Additionally, Department of Sanitation policy requires a special appointment for removal of discarded refrigerators and/or air conditioners. Arrangements can be made by calling 311 or by visiting their web site, www.nyc.gov/sanitation, and prior to the week of April 14th to ensure pick-up before the holiday.
All mattresses placed out for collection must be sealed in plastic. Failure to do so will result in a summons.
It is important to prepare early and utilize the regular Sanitation services the week before for bulk items in order to avoid an excessive volume of debris that could impede planned schedules. The use of plastic bags for these special collections that will also include pick-up of recycling materials is strongly suggested.
Please note: All materials should be placed at curbside on Sunday, April 17 after 5 p.m. The cut-off for all pick-up including Chometz is 12 noon, Monday, April 18th.
House of Worship patrols have been coordinated by Deputy Inspector Ralph Monteforte and the 70th Precinct to provide additional Police coverage for religious facilities during the Passover and Easter Holy days.
Special thanks to the Department of Sanitation Borough Superintendent Thomas Killeen, Deputy Chief Rosario Romano, District Superintendent Daniel Stine, Commanding Officer of the 70th Precinct Deputy Inspector Ralph Monteforte, as well as our own local elected officials for their assistance in developing the plan.
If you have any questions regarding the Passover supplementary schedules, please call the Community Board 14 District Office at 718-859-6357 during the hours of 9 AM and 5 PM.
Sincerely,
Doris Ortiz
District Manager
No Garbage, Recycling Collection or Street Cleaning on President’s Day, Monday, February 21st
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011The New York City Department of Sanitation announced today that in observance of Presidents’ Day, there will be no garbage or recycling collection, or street cleaning on Monday, February 21, 2011. In addition, the Community Board 14 District office and all Sanitation Department administrative offices will be closed on Monday, February 21st, in observance of the holiday.
Weather Emergency Declaration
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011The New York City Office of Emergency Management has just informed CB14 that a Weather Emergency Declaration has been issued. The declaration states as follows:
At the direction of the Mayor, the public is hereby advised that significant snowfall has been forecast for the evening rush hour tonight, through tomorrow’s morning rush hour. The snow is forecast to taper off this afternoon before becoming more severe this evening and overnight.
1. The public is urged to avoid all unnecessary driving for the duration of the storm and until further directed, and to use public transportation wherever possible. If you must drive, use extreme caution. Information about any service changes to public transportation is available on the MTA website at http://www.mta.info/.
2. Any vehicle found to be blocking roadways or impeding the ability to plow streets shall be subject to towing at the owner’s expense.
3. Effective immediately, alternate side parking, payment at parking meters and garbage collections are suspended citywide until further notice.
4. The Emergency Management, Fire, Police, Sanitation, and Transportation Commissioners will be taking all appropriate and necessary steps to preserve public safety and to render all required and available assistance to protect the security, well-being and health of the residents of the City.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Office Closed, No Garbage/Recycling or Street Cleaning on Monday, January 17th
Thursday, January 13th, 2011In observance of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 17th, the CB14 District Office will be closed. Additionally, there will be no garbage or recycling collection, or street cleaning.
Residents who normally receive Monday garbage collection should place their trash out at curbside Monday after 4 P.M. for pickup. Those receiving Monday recycling collection will not have their recycling picked up until the following Monday, January 24th.
Neighborhoods regularly receiving garbage or recycling collection on Tuesday should place their cans or bags out on Monday after 4 P.M., as normal.
Update on Snow Removal and Refuse/Recycling Collections
Wednesday, January 12th, 2011The Department of Sanitation has just delivered CB14 an update on snow removal and refuse/recycling collection efforts:
The New York City Department of Sanitation continues to have a snow operation in effect following the most recent 12 inch snowfall.
Refuse and recycling collection service will resume this evening, Wednesday, January 12th at 7 PM. The DSNY will resume where collection service left off when the storm began, with those areas scheduled for Tuesday collection service. Moving forward, residents should place their refuse and recyclables out the evening before their regularly scheduled collection day, though there will be some delays. Residents are asked to clear snow from material placed out for collection so it can be seen and serviced by collection crews.
Update on Limited Refuse Collections Starting January 3rd
Monday, January 3rd, 2011The New York City Department of Sanitation announced today that it will resume limited garbage collection around the city on Monday, January 3rd.
Those who normally receive Monday collections should place all of their garbage bags, pails and containers out at curbside on Sunday night.
The Department will not be collecting recyclables until further notice. Residents can also place out their discarded Christmas trees for pickup.
Residents are asked to clear a path for Sanitation crews to collect the garbage. If bags and pails are buried under the snow, they should be dug out so crews can have access to them. Trucks have already been out emptying litter baskets around the city.
Finally, Sanitation trucks have started to collect garbage dumpsters from housing developments across the city and other trucks will be making garbage pickups at other large apartment buildings.
Alternate Side Parking Suspended Monday, January 3rd; Metered Parking Rules In Effect
Sunday, January 2nd, 2011From the NYC Department of Transportation: Alternate side parking rules are suspended for Monday, January 3rd for snow removal. Parking meters still must be paid.
Alternate Side Parking & Metered Parking Regulations Suspended Through January 2nd
Wednesday, December 29th, 2010The NYC Department of Transportation has announced that alternate side parking and parking meter regulations have been suspended for Thursday, December 30th for snow removal, and also on Friday, December 31st and Saturday, January 1st due to New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
CB14 District Manager Surveys Impact of Blizzard 2010
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010
CB14 District Manager Doris Ortiz joined Department of Sanitation personnel in surveying the impact of Blizzard 2010 on Community District 14. As of Tuesday afternoon, major progress has been made on primary roads such as Coney Island Avenue and Ocean Avenue. Plowing has begun on commercial streets such as Avenue J and Avenue M. There is still a tremendous amount of plowing that has to be done on side streets. The Mayor announced earlier today that most of the City’s streets should be plowed by Wednesday evening the latest.
As always, if you have not seen a plow down your street, contact the CB14 District Office at 718-859-6357 or info@cb14brooklyn.com, and we will follow up with the Department of Sanitation.
UPDATE: Sanitation Temporarily Towing Cars for Snow Removal
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010CB14 has learned that the Department of Sanitation has begun temporarily towing vehicles parked unattended in the middle of streets that need to be plowed. They will only be temporarily moved within the vicinity, and once the plow finishes with the street, the vehicle will be placed back in the vicinity. We appreciate your cooperation with this matter to assist with the City’s overall snow removal effort.
Update on Blizzard 2010 Response
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010
CB14 is working hard to ensure the City of New York and the Department of Sanitation clears as much snow as possible so life can return to normal in our district. There are a few ways you can assist us during this emergency:
- Please call our office at 718-859-6357 or email us at info@cb14brooklyn.com with any locations that have not been plowed. All locations are being referred immediately upon receipt to the Mayor’s Office and the Department of Sanitation. Currently, the Department of Sanitation is working on clearing primary and snow emergency routes. (Those must be completed before Sanitation will be able to attend to secondary and tertiary routes.)
- Do not call 911 regarding abandoned cars. Call 311 instead. 911 should be used for emergency situations only.
- Mass transit is still greatly affected. For specific details on the status of a particular train or bus, visit the MTA’s website.
- If you do not have to drive, please do not drive. Cars continue to get stuck on streets and therefore are impeding clean up operations.
- Sanitation refuse and recycling collections are suspended until further notice
- Alternate side parking and metered parking rules are suspended for Tuesday, December 28th and Wednesday, December 29th
UPDATED: Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Monday, December 27th
Monday, December 27th, 2010The City has suspended alternate side parking rules for Monday 12/27 for snow removal. Parking tickets will not be issued for parking meters on Monday, December 27th (announced as of 12/27/10).
Sanitation Suspends Refuse and Recycling Pickup To Clear City of Snow
Monday, December 27th, 2010In order to ensure that all city streets are plowed and salted throughout the current blizzard, the Department of Sanitation has announced that all scheduled refuse and recycling pickups will be suspended citywide. Announcements will be made when curbside pickups will resume.
New Recycling Laws for Larger Multiple Dwellings Take Effect
Tuesday, December 21st, 2010The New York City Department of Sanitation began issuing recycling violations pursuant to the new recycling law, Local Law No. 34 of 2010.
Local Law No. 34, signed by Mayor Bloomberg last month, establishes two tiers for fines based on the number of units in a building, and increases fines for larger apartment buildings, and commercial, and industrial buildings. First time fines for smaller residential buildings (1 to 8 units) remain the same at $25 for a first time offense, $50 for a second offense, and $100 for a third and subsequent violation in a 12-month period. An owner of a 1 to 8 unit residential building can never be deemed a persistent violator (which allows for the imposition of fines on a per bag basis).
The fines for larger apartment buildings (9 or more units), commercial and industrial buildings are now set at $100 for a first violation, $200 for a second violation and $400 for a third and subsequent violation in a 12-month period. The law allows for a person committing a fourth and subsequent violation within a period of six months to be classified as a persistent violator who shall be subject to a civil penalty of $400 for each violation. For persistent violators only, each container or bag containing solid waste (non-recyclable materials) that has not been source separated or placed for collection in a manner consistent with DSNY’s recycling rules, shall constitute a separate violation, provided that no more than twenty (20) separate violations are issued on a per bag or per container basis during any twenty-four hour period.
New Recycling Rules for Larger Multiple Dwellings (30KB) PDF
For more information and complete list of violations covered under Local Law No. 34, visit our website at www.nyc.gov/sanitation.
No Garbage, Recycling Collection or Street Cleaning on Christmas Day, December 25th
Tuesday, December 21st, 2010The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) announced today that in observance of Christmas Day, there will be no garbage or recycling collection, or street cleaning on Saturday, December 25, 2010. In addition, all Sanitation Department administrative offices will be closed on Friday, December 24th, in observance of the holiday.
Residents who normally receive Saturday garbage and recycling collection should place their garbage and recycling out at curbside Sunday, December 26th after 4 P.M. for pickup.
Sanitation Commissioner Doherty: “Give More, Waste Less”
Thursday, December 16th, 2010New York City Department of Sanitation Commissioner John J. Doherty recently distributed the following column in anticipation of the upcoming holidays:
GIVE MORE, WASTE LESS
Let’s Celebrate the Holidays, While Protecting the Environment!By John J. Doherty, Commissioner of Sanitation
‘Tis the season… to celebrate and exchange gifts! And this year, as you enjoy the holidays, remember that you can make them the brightest ever by giving thoughtful gifts that cheer the heart and do not come at the expense of the environment. (more…)
Thanksgiving Day: CB14 Office Closed, No Garbage/Recycling Collection or Street Cleaning
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010Thursday, November 25th, 2010, Thanksgiving Day, is a City holiday and, therefore, the CB14 District Office will be closed in observance of the holiday.
Additionally, the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) reminds New Yorkers that there will be no garbage or recycling collection, or street cleaning on Thursday, November 25, 2010. In addition, all Sanitation Department administrative offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.
Residents who normally receive Thursday garbage collection should place their garbage and recycling out at curbside Thursday after 4 P.M. for pickup. Those receiving Thursday recycling collection will not have their recycling picked up until the following Thursday, December 2nd.
The Bug Stops Here!
Monday, November 22nd, 2010
Beginning December 3rd, 2010, the New York City Department of Sanitation will require all City residents to fully encase within a sealed plastic bag all mattresses or box springs being discarded for Sanitation collection. This new rule will help prevent an increase in bed bug activity, with bed bugs being found in homes and apartments. Bed bugs are generally nocturnal and tend to live in bedding, such as mattresses and box springs, hiding in their crevices until they are ready to feed.
Under the new rule, failure to place a mattress or box spring out in a proper bag can result in a $100 fine. The Department will delay enforcing the new set-out rule for 30 days, followed by full enforcement beginning January 3rd, 2011.
Plastic bags to contain the bedding are available at department stores, home improvement centers, at other home supply businesses, and online, at a modest cost. Bedding stores also provide removal options with purchases.
Veterans Day: CB14 Office Closed & No Garbage, Recycling Collection or Street Cleaning
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010Thursday, November 11th, 2010, Veterans Day, is a City holiday and, therefore, the CB14 District Office will be closed in observance of the holiday.
Additionally, the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) today reminded New Yorkers that there will be no garbage or recycling collection, or street cleaning on Thursday, November 11th, 2010. In addition, all Sanitation Department administrative offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.
Residents who normally receive Thursday garbage collection should place their garbage and recycling out at curbside Thursday after 4 P.M. for pickup. Those receiving Thursday recycling collection will not have their recycling picked up until the following Thursday, November 18th.
Election Day: CB14 Office Closed & No Garbage, Recycling Collection or Street Cleaning
Monday, November 1st, 2010Tuesday, November 2nd, Election Day, is a City holiday and, therefore, the CB14 District Office will be closed in observance of the holiday.
Additionally, the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) today reminded New Yorkers that there will be no garbage or recycling collection, or street cleaning on Election Day. In addition, all Sanitation Department administrative offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 2nd in observance of the holiday.
Residents who normally receive Tuesday garbage collection should place their trash out at curbside Tuesday after 4 P.M. for pickup on Wednesday, November 3rd. Those receiving Tuesday recycling collection will not have their recycling picked up until the following Tuesday, November 9th.
Passover Sanitation Collection
Thursday, March 11th, 2010There will additional Sanitation collection services in portions of the Flatbush, Midwood and Kensington areas to assist our residents in preparation for Passover observances, which commences at sundown on Monday, March 29, 2010. The plan provides for an additional collection on Friday, March 26th and Monday, March 29th.
View letter for additional information
Office will be closed on Monday, Februrary 15 – Presidents’ Day – No Garbage Collection
Thursday, February 11th, 2010The CB14 office will be closed on Monday, February 15 for Presidents’ Day.
Garbage and recycling will not be picked up by the Department of Sanitation on Lincoln’s Birthday, Friday February 12th and on Presidents’ Day, Monday February 15th. Your refuse will be picked up the day after the holiday. Recycling will be picked up the following week.
No Garbage, Recycling Collection or Street Cleaning on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26th
Wednesday, November 18th, 2009The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) announced today that in observance of Thanksgiving Day, there will be no garbage or recycling collection, or street cleaning on Thursday, November 26, 2009. In addition, all Sanitation Department administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, November 26th, in observance of the holiday.
Residents who normally receive Thursday garbage collection should place their trash out at curbside Thursday after 4 P.M. for pickup. Those receiving Thursday recycling collection will not have their recycling picked up until the following Thursday, December 3rd.
For questions about Sanitation services and holiday schedules, contact 311 or visit the DSNY website at www.nyc.gov/sanitation.
Fall 2009 Leaf Collections
Thursday, October 29th, 2009The Department of Sanitation has announced that, once again, there will be no composting program due to budget constraints. Raked leaves will be collected with regular household refuse. Leaves do not have to be placed in clear bags as in the past.
Please remember that it is still illegal for landscapers to dispose of yard waste by placing it at the curb for Sanitation Department collection. Landscapers must bring leaf and yard waste to a composting facility. Fines for lack of compliance are $25 for the first violation, $50 for the second violation, and $100 for the third and each subsequent violation.
If you are interested in donating the leaves for composting, Project LeafDrop (www.nycleaves.org) is organizing drop off sites for leaves. 6/15 Green Garden (www.615green.org) in Park Slope will be accepting leaves from the public at two locations: On November 8th and 21st from 11 AM to 1 PM at the community garden on Albemarle Road and Buckingham Road, and on the weekends of November 7-8, 14-15, and 21-22, from 11 AM to 1 PM at the community garden on 6th Avenue between 15th and 16th Streets.
No Garbage, Recycling Collection or Street Cleaning on Election Day, November 3rd
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) today reminded New Yorkers that there will be no garbage or recycling collection, or street cleaning on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd. In addition, all Sanitation Department administrative offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 3rd in observance of the holiday.
Residents who normally receive Tuesday garbage collection should place their trash out at curbside Tuesday after 4 P.M. for pickup. Those receiving Tuesday recycling collection will not have their recycling picked up until the following Tuesday, November 10th.
For questions about Sanitation services and holiday schedules, contact 311 or visit the DSNY website at www.nyc.gov/sanitation.
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