You can request the removal of a large amount of trash or bulk items (enough to fill one bathtub) dumped on public property. The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) will respond within 5 business days.

DSNY may help with the removal of unusually large items dumped in the street or sidewalk, but it doesn't remove items from private property, including community driveways and parking lots.

If you're a property owner or manager, you're responsible for the removal of small amounts of trash from public sidewalks next to your property, even if it was dumped and you filed a report. You may get a ticket for trash you should have cleared but did not.

You can report illegal dumping from a vehicle that has happened repeatedly at the same location.

When reporting trash dumped from a vehicle, it is helpful to provide:

• The vehicle's license plate number 
• A description of the vehicle 
• The type and amount of material dumped 
• The time, date, and location of the dumping

What Happens Next

The Department of Sanitation will monitor the location within 3 to 7 business days and try to catch the person in action but will not remove the trash.

You can report electronics that were illegally dumped on a sidewalk.

If you are reporting a mattress or box spring that has been illegally dumped on a sidewalk, you do not have to cover it in a sealed plastic bag for collection.

If you provide information about illegal dumping that leads to a fine or civil penalty, you may be eligible to receive up to half of the payment. To earn the reward, you must complete the Illegal Dumping Award Program Affidavit.