Request a Bin

Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island Residents

Residents in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island can now request a free brown bin for Curbside Composting. The deadline to request a free bin is October 28, 2024.

Only one free bin is provided per building. 

Bins are delivered by truck between 6 AM and 6 PM. They are left outside on the property or along the property line. You do not need to be present to accept the delivery.

All orders that were placed by August 31, 2024 were delivered before October 6, 2024. Any orders placed after September 1, 2024 will continue to be delivered on a rolling basis.

If you provide an email, you will receive email updates on the status of your bin request.

Request a free brown bin for curbside composting.

Check the status of your request.

Brooklyn and Queens Residents

The deadline for Brooklyn and Queens residents to order a free brown bin has passed. 

Bin Not Received

Please note that the free DSNY brown bin is not required for curbside compost disposal.

You can use any labeled bin (max: 55 gallons) with a secure lid. You can line your bin with a clear plastic, paper, or compostable bag to help keep it clean.

Order a free Composting Bin Decal for your bin online at nyc.gov/CompostingBinDecal.    

Official NYC Bins for compost are also available for purchase but are not required.

Replacement Bins

DSNY does not provide free replacement brown bins.

Kitchen Compost Containers 

You can use any bag or container to collect food scraps, food-soiled paper, and plant waste within your home. You can store food scraps in the freezer to prevent odors.

Once the bag or container is full, empty the scraps from your home into your building's compost bin. 

Kitchen Container Giveaways

DSNY will host community events to educate the public about curbside composting. You can get a free kitchen container for food scraps at these events. 

Kitchen containers are first come, first served, and limited to 1 per attendee.

Sunday, October 27 - Tompkinsville
Tompkinsville Park
45 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island
11 AM to 1 PM

Wednesday, November 13 - Upper East Side
96th Street Library
112 East 96th Street, Manhattan
3 PM to 5 PM

The NYC Bin is the official bin for properties with 1-9 residential units (including single-family homes to 9-unit apartment buildings).

All NYC Bins:

• Are available at a discounted price, including free shipping and handling.  
• Have the official Department of Sanitation logo. You do not need to order a decal for the bin. 
• Include a space for property owners to write their addresses for easy identification.

Visit bins.nyc to learn more and purchase bins. This is the only website where you can order official NYC Bins.

NYC Bins are only for residential properties, not for businesses.

Order NYC Bins.

Get answers to frequently asked questions about NYC Bins.

Order Status and Delivery

Residential property owners and building managers must have ordered NYC Bins by October 1 to receive them before November 12, 2024. Orders placed after October 1 will be delivered on a rolling basis.

Bins are delivered by truck between 6 AM and 6 PM. They are left outside on the property or along the property line. You do not need to be present to accept the delivery.

Status updates are provided by email. You will receive an email approximately two days before your order is delivered.

Check the status of your order.

Types of Official NYC Bins

The following NYC Bins are available for purchase:

• Black waste bins are for household trash (anything that cannot be recycled or composted).  
• Blue recycling bins are for disposing glass, metal, and plastic. 
• Green recycling bins are for disposing paper and cardboard pieces. 
• Brown compost bins are for disposing leaf and yard waste, food scraps, and food-soiled paper. 

Get Help

You can contact BinsNYC Customer Support to:

• Order an official NYC Bin and get pricing information
• Check order status
• Ask questions about an order
• Report an issue with a bin you purchased

Please note that BinsNYC representatives can only help with official NYC Bin orders.

BinsNYC Customer Support cannot help you with:

• Requests for the free compost bins provided by DSNY.
• Questions about DSNY containerization rules. Visit the Residential Waste Containerization page instead.
• Stolen bins. If the bin you purchased was stolen, file a police report with the NYPD.

Online

Contact BinsNYC Customer Support online.

By Email

info@bins.nyc

By Phone