NYC requires official bins for 1–9 unit buildings by June 2026; city to issue $14 million in reimbursements, DSNY says

The New York City Department of Sanitation told the City Council at a committee hearing that all 1- to 9-unit residential buildings must use the official NYC bin by June 2026 and that the city will issue reimbursements to eligible property owners beginning in October.

In testimony, Chief Pitts, Department of Sanitation, said the city has already seen widespread uptake: “To date, New Yorkers have purchased over 900,000 of these bins at www.bins.nyc or at NYC Home Depot locations.” Pitts said the bins have helped reduce visible trash and contributed to declines in rat sightings over eight consecutive months.

The reimbursement program announced the same morning commits $14,000,000 to provide either a free bin or a rebate for owners of eligible properties, Pitts said. The department said eligible property owners are those in one- or two-unit buildings who received the STAR or E‑STAR tax exemption in tax year 2024 or 2025; owners who bought a bin through bins.nyc or by phone will receive a check automatically in…