Street Cleaning Information for Film Productions

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) cleans streets for film productions. Film production/event sponsors and vendors must arrange for:

• Trash collection
• Separation and collection of recyclable materials

New York City is not responsible for trash and recycling collection after film productions or street events.

Permitting agencies provide relevant information about cleaning rules and private waste carters when permits are issued. They can also provide more information about hiring DSNY to assist with cleanup for a fee.

The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) works with permitting agencies to make sure NYC’s cleanliness rules are followed.

Film companies and street event organizers can call thecontact DSNY’s Public Affairs Cleaning Operations Office to ask for more information about street cleaning. The film company will pay for this service. Services at cleaning_operations@dsny.nyc.gov. Film productions and street events must clean sweep their location after their location after activities.

Film productions must:

• Keep sidewalks, tree pits and grass strips free of trash
• Clean the gutter areas around the site
• Clean 18 inches from the curb into the street
• Remove all notification letters, and No Parking/Towing signs and tape
• Make sure nothing is left behind

All trash must be put in containers with secure lids for a waste carter to collect. Do not use DSNY trash bins.

If the street is left dirty, the permit holder may be fined.