DSNY Community Cleanup Guidelines
Volunteer Cleanups are intended to clean public streets and sidewalks, excluding parks and beaches. Tools may not be used to clean private property, such as vacant lots, yards, abandoned or occupied houses.
Trash is to be bagged and placed at an intersection or address on your cleanup route. The local offices will be notified of your event and bag placement. If the pickup location changes, you must notify us by email immediately.
It is your responsibility to pick up and return the tools borrowed from DSNY. DSNY loans one tool per volunteer. You will receive a tool loan confirmation email with the location and contact information.
Any damaged or missing equipment must be replaced by your group. Return replacement items along with the tools borrowed on your scheduled tool return date. Bags and gloves do not need to be returned.