Our MissioN
The Transform Don’t Trash NYC coalition is dedicated to transforming New York City’s commercial trash industry to reduce waste and pollution, foster clean and healthy communities for all New Yorkers, and create good jobs.
ABOUT US
The Transform Don’t Trash coalition formed in 2013 to wage a campaign to transform the commercial waste industry in NYC to create good jobs and clean and safe communities for all New Yorkers.
In 2019, we won NYC’s Commercial Waste Zones legislation, which regulates private waste companies notorious for exploiting workers, wreaking havoc on our streets, and polluting our neighborhoods. Now we're fighting for urgent and equitable rollout of the full zone system.
By implementing Commercial Waste Zones, increasing recycling, creating better jobs, and more fairly dealing with waste in the five boroughs, New York City can become more environmentally and economically sustainable—and a much better place to work and live.
The coalition continues to do work in ensuring that the city implements an equitable Solid Waste Management Plan, expanding marine transfer stations, increasing composting, and engaging City Council leadership.
CAMPAIGNS
ComMERCIAL WASTE ZONES
We won historic legislation to transform Commercial Waste zones in 2019. Now we’re fighting for urgent and equitable rollout of the full zone system for safe working conditions, safe streets, and clean air.
mARINE TRANSFER STATIONS
We’re calling for the expansion of marine transfer station facilities in New York City and for current facilities to be used at their maximum capacity including the acceptance of commercial waste at certain facilities. These facilities will help to ease the pollution and noise in Black and brown communities.
sOLID wASTE mANAGEMENT pLAN
14 million tons of waste is generated every year in NYC, affecting communities, workers, and the environment. The People’s Solid Waste Management Plan shows how we transform our waste system to advance equity, safety, and public health for all New Yorkers.
cOMPOSTING AND FOOD RESCUE
We’re advocating to make composting the centerpiece of the city’s organics waste policy, pushing for funding for neighborhood-based composting, expanding in-city composting capacity at Rikers Island, and stopping plans to send more and more organics to wastewater treatment plants.
Steering Committee
