Lower Manhattan Zone Hauler Assignment

Have you recently received notice of hauler assignment under NYC’s Commercial Waste Zone Program?

Your Action is Required!

DSNY’s implementation of the new Commercial Waste Zoning Law (Local Law 199) in the Lower Manhattan zone is currently in progress: April 1 – May 31, 2026.

Visit www.nyc.gov/cwz for program information and authorized haulers

Action Carting is an authorized hauler in the Lower Manhattan Zone and can continue to provide full-service for this zone, including curbside collection, off-street dumpsters, compactors, and containers of ALL SIZES under a DSNY-approved service agreement.

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What you need to know about CWZ implementation in the Lower Manhattan zone:

Between April 1, 2026 through May 31, 2026 all commercial establishments operating in the Lower Manhattan Zone will be required by Rule to contract with an authorized hauler in their zone for waste and recycling services (visit www.nyc.gov/cwz for program information and authorized haulers).

After May 31st, if you have not signed a new contract with an authorized hauler under the CWZ program, the DSNY will assign your business to an authorized hauler at the maximum legal rates, as required by law.

What DSNY assignment means for your business:

The DSNY will select a hauler for your business with service beginning June 1, 2026.

Per the NYC rules, your assigned hauler is required to service your business at the minimum levels of collection, two times per week for trash and once per week for recycling.

Under assignment, you will be charged the highest legal rate for every single service instance, as required by law.

DO NOT RISK ASSIGNMENT – It may cost your business $100s or $1,000s more per month.

What’s next:

Contact us with questions or to discuss service levels, equipment, price and all your waste and recycling needs. Alternatively, you can see information for all CWZ haulers on nyc.gov/cwz.
Be sure to reach out to us before the May 31st deadline to ensure you negotiate the best rate possible for your service needs ahead of potential assignment.