NYC to Cover Cost of the Mandatory Trash Bins

By Y.M. Lowy

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced today that homeowners will get reimbursement checks to cover the cost of the city’s required official trash bins.

Owners of one- and two-family homes who receive the Basic or Enhanced School Tax Relief credit or exemption will automatically get a $59.30 check in the coming weeks. The Department of Finance will mail the checks, so homeowners do not need to do anything to receive them.

As of November 12, 2024, all properties with 1 to 9 residential units, including one- and two-family homes, must use bins with a capacity of 55 gallons or less and secure lids for trash disposal. If you're already using a similar-sized bin, you can keep using it until June 2026, when the official NYC Bin becomes required.

“Building a cleaner New York City is going to require all of us to work together to keep trash off our streets. To encourage everyone to do their part and to help put more money back into the pockets of working-class New Yorkers, we’ll be covering the cost of the NYC Bin for most one- and two-family homeowners,” said Mayor Adams. “Our ‘Trash Revolution’ is now not only making our city cleaner, but also more affordable. I encourage everyone who has not yet to order an NYC Bin to do so today.”

The Department of Finance will also send letters notifying homeowners about the refund. Those who have already purchased their bin online or by phone will automatically receive the $59.30 reimbursement.