NYC NYC Sanitation Department History and Structure

Question 1

In what year was the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) officially established in its modern form?

Accepted Answer

1895

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1881

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1929

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1950

Question 2

Who is credited with professionalizing NYC's sanitation workforce in the 1890s?

Accepted Answer

George Waring

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Theodore Roosevelt

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John Lindsay

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Fiorello La Guardia

Question 3

What is the DSNY's nickname often used by NYC residents and workers?

Accepted Answer

New York's Strongest

Answer

The Green Team

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The Clean Crew

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The Sanit Squad

Question 4

How many sanitation districts does NYC divide its five boroughs into for collection purposes?

Accepted Answer

59

Answer

5

Answer

15

Answer

Over 100

Question 5

Which borough has the most DSNY collection districts due to its geographic size?

Accepted Answer

Queens

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Manhattan

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Brooklyn

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The Bronx

Question 6

What does DSNY's Office of Management and Budget primarily oversee?

Accepted Answer

Budget allocation and financial management for the department

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Hiring and HR processes

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Equipment procurement and vehicle maintenance contracts

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Training programs for new sanitation workers