Household waste collection
Scheduled collection of ordinary residential refuse throughout Liberty City.
Primary city agency
Liberty City Sanitation Department
The Liberty City Sanitation Department is the primary municipal agency responsible for sanitation, recycling, waste collection and street cleanliness across all five boroughs.
Department overview
Keeping Liberty City clean
The department coordinates routine refuse collection, recycling services, public-space sanitation and the removal of bulky household items. It also responds to reports of missed collection, overflowing public bins and illegal dumping.
Residents can contact 311 for service information, to report a sanitation issue or to be directed to the appropriate borough office.
Need sanitation assistance?
Call 311 or contact City Hall for help locating the correct service.
Core responsibilities
Services for residents and neighborhoods
Sanitation services are coordinated citywide, with collection and street operations adapted to local borough needs.
Recycling services
Collection and processing guidance for recyclable household and commercial materials.
Street cleanliness
Street sweeping, litter removal and sanitation support for public spaces.
Bulk item pickup
Information and scheduling guidance for eligible oversized household items.
Illegal dumping reports
311 intake and referral for abandoned waste and unlawful dumping locations.
Environmental programs
Public information supporting cleaner neighborhoods, recycling and responsible disposal.
Report a sanitation issue
Missed collection, litter or illegal dumping?
Use 311 to report the issue and provide the exact location, borough and any relevant details.