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Garbage and litter reports in New York
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Track uncollected garbage, illegal dumps and litter hotspots in New York, United States. Photos are mapped publicly so collection routes can be improved and recurring problem spots become visible.
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OpenStreetProblem tracks community-reported civic issues in New York, United States. Be the first to report an issue here. Report potholes, garbage, flooding, broken lights, and more. Help make New York better.
FAQ — Garbage & litter in New York
How do I report uncollected garbage in New York?
Take a photo of the garbage pile, open OpenStreetProblem, hit "+", confirm your location and submit. If the bin is overflowing, capture the bin in the frame so it's clear which collection point is missed.
Can I report illegal dumping?
Yes — illegal dumping is a critical category. Photograph the dump from a distance, do not include any people in frame, and add a brief description (when you noticed it, whether it's recurring). Reports are forwarded to United States environmental enforcement where partnerships exist.
Will my garbage report be visible to the council?
Yes. Council and contractor accounts in New York subscribed to Garbage alerts get a real-time notification. Even where no council partnership exists, the public map creates pressure for collection improvements.
What if the garbage is on private property?
OpenStreetProblem focuses on public-space issues. If garbage is clearly on private land, mark it as such in the description — the report still helps residents, but enforcement is limited. For public roads, sidewalks, parks and waterways, full enforcement applies.