Overview
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Monday that trash collection is running about 24 hours behind following last weekend’s heavy snowfall and deep freeze.
- Sanitation officials say limited collection continues with trash and compost prioritized, and they ask residents to hold recycling where possible.
- DSNY reports roughly 2,500 sanitation workers on 12‑hour shifts and hundreds of trucks in service, with the mayor adding that about 1,500 workers from other agencies are supplementing snow‑clearing at bus stops and crosswalks.
- An 8‑foot trash mound near Gracie Mansion was cleared Monday, though other large piles lingered nearby, fueling criticism over perceived preferential cleanup around the mayor’s residence.
- Residents across several neighborhoods report days‑long to nearly two‑week delays, citing rat activity and torn bags as public‑health and quality‑of‑life concerns.