NYC Route Management and Collection Operations

Question 1

In NYC, which day-of-week restriction applies to placing bulk items (e.g., furniture) on the curb for collection?

Accepted Answer

Only on designated bulk collection days assigned per district

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Any day of the week

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Every Sunday only

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Mondays and Thursdays only city-wide

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of the DSNY 'section route' system used in NYC collection operations?

Accepted Answer

To divide the city into manageable geographic areas for systematic waste collection

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To determine which supervisors work which shifts

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To schedule employee vacations

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To assign truck maintenance intervals

Question 3

Under NYC Sanitation rules, how many hours before collection is allowed for residential garbage to be placed at the curb?

Accepted Answer

No earlier than 4 PM on the day before, or after 4 PM the evening before overnight collection

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12 hours before midnight on the collection night

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Any time the night before

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24 hours before pickup

Question 4

Which DSNY code section prohibits placing refuse containers further than a specified distance from the curb line?

Accepted Answer

Containers must be placed directly on the curb, within 18 inches

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Containers may be placed anywhere on the sidewalk

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Containers must be placed at the building entrance

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No placement restrictions exist

Question 5

What should a DSNY collection crew do when they encounter an address that has excessive amounts of refuse beyond normal limits?

Accepted Answer

Collect only the permitted amount and leave a notice of violation for the excess

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Collect everything regardless of the amount

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Skip the address entirely

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Call the police

Question 6

During a snowstorm, what is the DSNY protocol regarding residential refuse collection routes?

Accepted Answer

Routes may be suspended and crews reassigned to snow removal operations

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Collection continues normally regardless of snow depth

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Only recyclables are collected during snow events

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All overtime is prohibited during storms