If your building has nine or more residential units, the Jan. 31 deadline to enroll in DSNY’s Multiunit Collection Program is approaching. This initiative provides an alternate trash setout window—from 4 a.m. to 7 a.m. on collection days—aimed at reducing curbside clutter and fostering cleaner streets. Currently, residential buildings with one to nine units must place trash out after 6 p.m. in a bin of 55 gallons or less with a secure lid. And residential buildings with 10+ units must place trash out after 6 p.m. in a bin of 55 gallons or less with a secure lid, or place trash out after 8 p.m., if putting bags directly on the curb.

The context: The Multiunit Collection Program is part of DSNY’s larger effort to enhance street cleanliness and shorten the time trash sits on sidewalks. This plays a critical role in the fight against rodents and improving pedestrian safety. Buildings with nine or more residential units can opt into this program.

Applications must be submitted by Jan. 31, and DSNY will inform applicants of their status by March 1. For approved buildings, the new setout window begins April 1. Enrollment is automatically renewed each year, but properties can choose to opt out during future January application periods. It’s important to note that DSNY reserves the right to remove noncompliant buildings from the program with 30 days’ notice if they violate rules or create a public nuisance.

What you need to know: To enroll, building owners or their representatives must complete an application by Jan. 31. Compliance is essential—participants are required to set out trash only between 4 a.m. to 7 a.m. on collection days. Setting trash out at other times, including the night before, may result in fines. If you receive two such fines, your property may be removed from the program.

If your building is already enrolled, no action is needed, as participation will renew automatically. If you’re looking to join, you can access the online application form here.