About Classic
Manhattan West Commercial Waste Zone
Classic Recycling is a DSNY-authorized Manhattan West Commercial Waste Zone Awardee.
Partner with Classic Recycling to lock in great rates, or the Department of Sanitation will automatically assign you a carter!
Manhattan West Commercial Waste Zone Implementation Timeline
Partner with Classic Recycling to lock in great rates, or the Department of Sanitation will automatically assign you a carter!
- StartingApril 1, 2027The transition period to contract with an authorized waste hauler begins in Manhattan West for all waste and recycling services.Find My Zone
- ByMay 31, 2027Every business in Manhattan West must have a written contract with an authorized waste hauler by the end of the transition period.
Reach out to Classic Recycling New York Corp. for all of your waste and recycling needs to ensure you're compliant!
What Are NYC's Commercial Waste Zones?
Under Local Law 199 of 2019, New York City is divided into 20 commercial waste zones. The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) awards each zone to up to three licensed carters.
Once a zone goes live, every business in it must contract with one of the carters awarded that zone. The program replaces the old open market with a smaller set of licensed, vetted haulers per neighborhood.
What Does the New Law Mean for Classic Customers?
Classic Recycling is an awarded carter for Manhattan West. Existing customers can keep their service and stay with Classic Recycling by signing a CWZ compliant service agreement! Your rate can never exceed our maximum rates.
New to Classic Recycling?
Reach out to Classic for all of your waste and recycling needs to ensure you're compliant!
Want a family business that answers the phone? We serve businesses across Manhattan West. Call us at 973-777-0600 or ask for a quote.
After Hours Emergency Contact lines:
- 1Find My Zone. Use the Find My Zone tool below to confirm you are eligible to be served by Classic Recycling.
- 2Check Classic's pricing. Your rate can never exceed Classic Recycling's maximum rates.
- 3Sign a written agreement. Start new service or call us. We provide a written service agreement.
- 4Post the DSNY decal. We issue the official DSNY green decal. Post it at your business.
Manhattan West Maximum Rate and Fee Schedule
Download PDFEffective July 1, 2026. This Schedule reflects the maximum rates and fees subject to the CWZ Award Agreement. The negotiated rates stated in the Customer Service Schedule may be lower but may not exceed these maximums.
Recycling and Organics are collected at rate discounted by 32%
A. Curbside Service: Maximum Charges
| Stream | 1 day | 2 days | 3 days | 4 days | 5 days | 6 days | 7 days | Per 100 lbs. | Per cubic yard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trash | $52.93 | $105.84 | $158.77 | $211.69 | $264.61 | $343.99 | $635.06 | $18.40 | $28.05 |
| Recycling | $52.93 | $105.84 | $158.77 | $211.69 | $264.61 | $343.99 | $635.06 | $12.51 | $19.07 |
| Organics | $52.93 | $105.84 | $158.77 | $211.69 | $264.61 | $343.99 | $635.06 | $12.51 | $19.07 |
The fixed monthly charges above are based on the stated number of overnight collections per week.
B. Containerized Service: Maximum Service Charge Per Pull (plus applicable volume rate)
| Open-top10–19 CY | Open-top20–29 CY | Open-top30–39 CY | Open-top40+ CY | Compactor10–19 CY | Compactor20–29 CY | Compactor30–39 CY | Compactor40+ CY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $370.46 | $370.46 | $370.46 | $370.46 | $370.46 | $370.46 | $370.46 | $370.46 |
C. Containerized Service: Maximum Monthly Rental Charge
| Open-top10–19 CY | Open-top20–29 CY | Open-top30–39 CY | Open-top40+ CY | Compactor10–19 CY | Compactor20–29 CY | Compactor30–39 CY | Compactor40+ CY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $158.77 | $211.69 | $317.53 | $370.46 | $264.61 | $370.46 | $476.30 | $582.14 |
D. Maximum Additional Fees
Pickup outside standard service hours
- Maximum charge
- 0.0% additional fee
- Trigger / condition
- Requested pickup outside standard service hours
Pickup within two hours
- Maximum charge
- 0.0% additional fee
- Trigger / condition
- Requested pickup window of less than two hours where a pickup window is specified
Container / compactor cleaning
- Maximum charge
- $300.00 per incident
- Trigger / condition
- Cleaning a container or compactor
Deliver, replace, or remove carts / containers
- Maximum charge
- $0.00 per incident
- Trigger / condition
- Delivering, replacing, or removing a cart or container
Rental of equipment
- Maximum charge
- $0.00 per incident
- Trigger / condition
- Equipment other than containers, compactors, or dumpsters
Return rate
- Maximum charge
- $0.00 per incident
- Trigger / condition
- Return required because of a customer-created condition, after required 16 RCNY § 20-24 procedures
Entry required for collection service
- Maximum charge
- $0.00 per incident
- Trigger / condition
- Entry inside a building other than loading-dock service
Pickup delays
- Maximum charge
- $0.00 per incident
- Trigger / condition
- Customer-created delay exceeding 15 minutes, documented by GPS technology
Container overfill
- Maximum charge
- $0.00 per incident
- Trigger / condition
- Subject to required 16 RCNY § 20-24 procedures
Recyclables / source-separated organic-waste contamination
- Maximum charge
- $0.00 per incident
- Trigger / condition
- At least 10% contamination, subject to required 16 RCNY § 20-24 procedures
Late-payment fee
- Maximum charge
- $100.00 monthly fee
- Trigger / condition
- Late payment(s)
Insufficient-funds fee
- Maximum charge
- $0.00 per incident
- Trigger / condition
- Bounced check or failed electronic transfer due to insufficient funds
Credit-card payment
- Maximum charge
- 3.0%
- Trigger / condition
- Only if Classic offers a no-fee alternative electronic payment method and the fee otherwise complies with law
Early termination fee
- Maximum charge
- Maximum permitted under 16 RCNY § 20-21(c)(2)(xvi)
- Trigger / condition
- May not be charged within the first 30 calendar days after the Agreement’s effective date or where law provides a fee-free termination right
| Fee category | Maximum charge | Trigger / condition |
|---|---|---|
| Pickup outside standard service hours | 0.0% additional fee | Requested pickup outside standard service hours |
| Pickup within two hours | 0.0% additional fee | Requested pickup window of less than two hours where a pickup window is specified |
| Container / compactor cleaning | $300.00 per incident | Cleaning a container or compactor |
| Deliver, replace, or remove carts / containers | $0.00 per incident | Delivering, replacing, or removing a cart or container |
| Rental of equipment | $0.00 per incident | Equipment other than containers, compactors, or dumpsters |
| Return rate | $0.00 per incident | Return required because of a customer-created condition, after required 16 RCNY § 20-24 procedures |
| Entry required for collection service | $0.00 per incident | Entry inside a building other than loading-dock service |
| Pickup delays | $0.00 per incident | Customer-created delay exceeding 15 minutes, documented by GPS technology |
| Container overfill | $0.00 per incident | Subject to required 16 RCNY § 20-24 procedures |
| Recyclables / source-separated organic-waste contamination | $0.00 per incident | At least 10% contamination, subject to required 16 RCNY § 20-24 procedures |
| Late-payment fee | $100.00 monthly fee | Late payment(s) |
| Insufficient-funds fee | $0.00 per incident | Bounced check or failed electronic transfer due to insufficient funds |
| Credit-card payment | 3.0% | Only if Classic offers a no-fee alternative electronic payment method and the fee otherwise complies with law |
| Early termination fee | Maximum permitted under 16 RCNY § 20-21(c)(2)(xvi) | May not be charged within the first 30 calendar days after the Agreement’s effective date or where law provides a fee-free termination right |
Find My Zone
What the law requires of every business
- Sign a written agreement with a zone carterWhen Manhattan West rolls out, every business must sign a new written service agreement with one of the three zone-authorized carters. A business that has not signed by the end of sign-up is assigned a carter by DSNY, at the maximum allowable rate.
- RecycleEvery business must keep metal, glass, rigid plastic, mixed paper and cardboard out of the trash, and post a sign showing what is recycled.
- Use bins with secure lidsTrash, food and food-soiled paper go to the curb in bins with secure lids, 1 hour before closing or after 8:00 PM. Keep enough bins for 72 hours of waste.
- Separate food waste if the organics rules cover youLarger food service, retail food, food preparation, catering and event businesses must separate organics. Our Organic Waste Regulations sheet lists who is covered.PDF
Questions about the zone
What are NYC Commercial Waste Zones?
Under Local Law 199 of 2019, New York City is divided into 20 commercial waste zones. DSNY awards up to three carters per zone, and every business must contract with one of the carters awarded its zone.
Commercial Waste Zone informationWhich zone does Classic Recycling serve?
Manhattan West: West 14th Street to West 110th Street, from the Hudson River east to 6th Avenue below West 26th Street, 8th Avenue from West 26th to West 59th, and Central Park West from West 59th to West 110th. Businesses on both sides of Central Park West are in Manhattan West.
Find My ZoneWhen does the Manhattan West sign-up window open?
Customer sign-up for Manhattan West runs from April 1 to May 31, 2027, and the zone is fully in effect on June 1, 2027. It is Phase 8 of DSNY's rollout. Existing customers can keep their service and stay with Classic Recycling by signing a CWZ compliant service agreement!
What does Classic Recycling charge for service?
Classic services clients for less than the DSNY-agreement set maximum rates.
Classic Recycling's maximum ratesMy business is outside Manhattan West. Can you still service me?
Not once your zone takes effect. Classic Recycling is a DSNY-authorized Manhattan West Commercial Waste Zone Awardee and serves that zone only, so after the zone program starts in your area you'll need one of the carters DSNY awarded there. Check your address with our Find My Zone tool.
Customer Resources
- Rates
Manhattan West Maximum Rate and Fee Schedule
- Recycling
Recycling Guidelines Flyer
- Organics
Organic Waste Regulations
- Containerization
Tote Sizes
- Safe disposal
Safe Disposal Information
How can we help?
- Scheduling and serviceExisting customers: a missed pickup, an extra pickup, or a change to your pickup days, containers or totes.
- Report a problemA complaint: a damaged container, a spill, or a driver or billing issue. You get a reference number.
- Start new serviceNew customers in Manhattan West. You can also request a quote.
Questions and feedback
A general question, a comment, or a kind word about our team. For a pickup or a change to your service, use Scheduling and service; to make a complaint, report a problem.