Sanitation
If you are a resident, building manager or property owner interested in reducing the impact of residential waste in Lower Manhattan, please refer to our Residential Sanitation Resource Guide here.
In 2013, the Downtown Alliance deployed "BigBelly" solar powered trash compactors and accompanying recycling receptacles throughout our district. These compactors dramatically cut down on the number of trash bags placed along the district's narrow public sidewalks awaiting pick-up from the City. To date, we operate and maintain over 340 of these units.
The Alliance maintains a variety of street furniture throughout the district. Our crews are responsible for cleaning and repairing these elements as needed, and repainting them seasonally to keep them looking fresh and clean.
Downtown Alliance crews regularly remove graffiti, stickers and illegal advertisements around Lower Manhattan. Always on the lookout for graffiti or other vandalism we welcome alerts from building owners and local merchants. Once alerted, we'll head to the spot promptly for removal. To report graffiti or other vandalism, e-mail ContactUs@DowntownNY.com.
Following snowfall, Alliance staff gets to work clearing bus stops, fire hydrants, all corner caps, plaza surfaces, sidewalks, and crosswalks to create clear and accessible pathways. In addition to coordinating with the Department of Sanitation, our crews prioritizes areas by taking into account pedestrian traffic and the entrance/egress of public transportation nodes.
When the storm passes, our crews are quick to identify and assist the City in remediating any unsafe conditions, and perform a thorough cleaning and clearing of debris to get the district back to "business as usual" in a timely manner.
