Who funds the Office of Recycling Outreach and Education (OROE)?

What is the purpose of OROE?

How will OROE accomplish its goals?

Who should I contact to learn more?

How can I get involved?

How can I start recycling in my building?

Are the services rendered by the Office of Recycling Outreach and Education really free?

OROE was funded as part of New York City's Solid Waste Management Plan that was passed in December 2006. It is housed at Council on the Environment of New York City. Since they are paid for by the City of New York, OROE's services are delivered without charge to city residents.

What is the goal of the Office of Recycling Outreach and Education?

OROE's goal is to increase the level of recycling in New York City

How will the Office of Recycling Outreach and Education acomplish its mission?

OROE will help to achieve the goals that are described in the NYC Twenty Year Solid Waste Management Plan by focusing on waste prevention, composting and recycling outreach and education

Contact the Office of Recycling Outreach and Education

Each borough has a dedicated Recycling Outreach Coordinator. Use our handy contact form to email your recycling coordinator, or call them directly:

Manhattan: (212) 788 7989
Brooklyn: (212) 788 7973
Queens: (212) 788 7963
Bronx: (212) 788 7990
Staten Island: (212) 788 7931
Director: (212) 788 7964

People from across the city are looking for an opportunityto learn what they can do to slow climate change and increase the level of recycling in our city.

Recycling Volunteer Training sessions for people who want to take action to increase recycling in New York City are held monthly. We welcome your participation. See the Recycling Events Page for more information

Starting with the building where you live is the best way to have a positive impact on the environment. The Office of Recycling Outreach and Education can give you the knowledge, tools and technical support that you need to make a difference.

Talk with your recycling coordinator

Attend the next OROE volunteer training

Volunteer at one of OROE's outreach activities and learn what people want to know first hand

Investigate the Department of Sanitation Apartment Building Recycling Initaitive

These are are four easy steps you can take to learn what you need to know to increase recycling in your building.