NYC Commercial Waste Zones

Waste Connections of New York is proud to announce we were awarded 12 commercial waste zones and a city-wide containerized zone as part of Local Law 199 of 2019, which focuses on commercial waste reform.

New York City Law for Businesses

New Waste Regulations are Coming to Midtown South!

It's required for businesses to partner with an authorized waste hauler, or the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) will assign one to you.

  • Starting July 1, 2026
    the transition period to contract with an authorized waste hauler begins in Midtown South for all waste and recycling services.
  • By August 31, 2026
    every business in Midtown South must have a written contract with an authorized waste hauler by the end of the transition period.
  • Reach out to Waste Connections of New York for all of your waste and recycling needs to ensure you're compliant!
Recyclable and Organic Waste

Recyclable Materials Discount & Organic Waste Discount

Recyclable Materials Discount

Organic Waste Discount

30%

30%

Curbside Service

Maximum Rate Schedule: Curbside Service

Zone

Maximum Fixed Monthly Charge Based on Frequency of Collection

Maximum Weight / Volume Based Charge

1 Day Overnight

2 Days Overnight

3 Days Overnight

4 Days Overnight

5 Days Overnight

6 Days Overnight

7 Days Overnight

Per 100 lbs Refuse

Per CY Refuse

Midtown South

$22.91

$45.83

$68.74

$91.66

$114.58

$148.95

$263.53

$18.16

$27.61

Queens Central

$28.80

$59.58

$89.37

$119.16

$148.95

$193.63

$342.58

$18.16

$27.61

Lower Manhattan

$22.91

$45.83

$68.74

$91.66

$114.58

$148.95

$263.53

$18.16

$27.61

Containerized Service

Maximum Rate Schedule: Containerized Service

Zone

Maximum Service Charge per Pull

Open-Top Container

Compactor

10-19 CY

20-29 CY

30-39 CY

40+ CY

10-19 CY

20-29 CY

30-39 CY

40+ CY

Midtown South

$1,310.34

$1,469.10

$1,627.86

$1,786.63

$1,310.34

$1,469.10

$1,627.86

$1,786.63

Queens Central

$1,310.34

$1,469.10

$1,627.86

$1,786.63

$1,310.34

$1,469.10

$1,627.86

$1,786.63

Lower Manhattan

$1,310.34

$1,469.10

$1,627.86

$1,786.63

$1,310.34

$1,469.10

$1,627.86

$1,786.63

Maximum Montly Rental Charge

Midtown South

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

Queens Central

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

Lower Manhattan

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

NO Additional Fees

Waste Connections of New York is proud to share we do not charge any additional fees.

Premium Pickup Services

Additional % Fee

Additional Information

Pickup Outside of Service Hours

0%

Requested pick-up.

Pickup within 2 Hours

0%

Requested pick-up time within a window of lessthan two hours where a
pick-up window isspecified in the agreement.

Cleaning

Charge per Incident

Container / Compactor Cleaning

$0.00

Cost of cleaning a container or compactor

Equipment

Change per Incident

Deliver, Replace or Remove Carts / Containers

$0.00

Cost of delivering, replacing, or removing a cartor container for a
customer

Rental of Equipment

$0.00

Cost of renting equipment other than containers,compactors or
dumpsters. If needed, append upto one page on equipment types.

Additional Service

Change per Incident

Return Rate if Carter Must Return to Provide Service

$0.00

Cost of returning to a location for service basedon a customer created
condition, after following all applicable procedures set forth in RCNY
section 20-24

Entry Required for Collection Service

$0.00

Cost of collection service that requires entry inside the building, other
than service in and out of a loading dock

Pickup Delays

$0.00

Cost of driver waiting due to a customer created delay in excess of
15 minutes, documented withGPS technology

Improper Setout Fees

Change per Incident

Container Overfill

$0.00

Fee for Cart/Bin/Container overfill. Must bedocumented following all
applicable proceduresset forth in RCNY section 20-24

Recyclable Materials / Source Separated Organic Waste

$0.00

Designated recyclable materials or sourceseparated organic waste
with contamination ofat least 10 percent, after following all applicable
procedures set forth in RCNY section 20-24

Payment Fees

Change per Incident

Late Payment Fee

$0.00

Monthly fee for late payment(s)

Insufficient Funds Fee

$0.00

Fee for insufficient funds including but notlimited to a bounced check
or an electronictransfer that fails due to insufficient funds in the
customer’s account

Credit Card Payment

$0.00

Payment made by credit card if the following aremet:
(A) Must not exceed 3% of the amount charged;
(B) The awardee must offer an alternate formof electronic payment,
such as direct bank tobank transfer, with no added fee for the
customer

Early Termination Fee

Max. permitted under RCNY section 20-21(c)(2)(xvi)

Fee for terminating contract early, which is not to be charged within the first 30 calendar days after a contracts affective date or where a customer has a right to terminate its contract without incurring any fee.

Zone-Authorized Carter

Neighborhoods in Midtown South:

Flatiron | Garment District | Koreatown | NOMAD | Union Square

If you are a commercial business and your waste is collected by a private hauler, you must sign a new written service agreement with a zone-authorized hauler between July 1, 2026 and August 31, 2026 or DSNY will choose one for you. Waste Connections of New York is authorized to work in your zone.

New York City Law for Businesses  

New Business Regulations in NYC

The implementation period for Local Law 199 of 2019, which focuses on commercial waste zones, begins on July 1, 2026 in Midtown South. By August 31, 2026 New York City Law will now require:

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Mandatory contract with an authorized waste hauler

Every business must have a written contract with a waste hauler.

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Curbside waste and recycling services

We are one of ONLY three companies that can provide waste and recycling services.

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Containerized roll off services

We are one of ONLY five companies that can provide city-wide containerized roll off services.

Get Your Waste Contract Fast and Easy!

Our local professionals are ready to help your business comply with New York City's new regulations. We’ll make sure you get upfront pricing and reliable service.

Request a quote

Use our online form to receive a quick and efficient quote tailored to your needs.

Waste assessment and sign-up

Our waste management experts will assess your business' waste equipment needs.

Receive your FREE container(s)

We guarantee timely delivery and pickup, providing reliable service from start to finish.

We're Authorized to Work in Your Zone

Waste Connections is authorized to work in 12 Commercial Waste Zones and can provide city-wide containerized service.