Queens Central Commercial Waste Zone Initiative Begins September 2024
In accordance with Local Law 199, passed on November 20, 2019, New York City is set to launch the Queens Central Commercial Waste Zone (CWZ) in September 2024. This law mandates the creation of twenty commercial waste zones city-wide, with Queens Central being a the first of these.
Key Features of the Queens Central CWZ
Designated Zone
Queens Central, including neighborhoods like Maspeth, Middle Village, Jackson Heights, Corona, and Elmhurst, will serve as a the pilot district for the CWZ program.
Authorized Carters
Businesses have a choice between 3 zone awardees authorized to provide curbside collection and 5 citywide containerized (or “dumpster/compactor”) awardees. Basin Haulage is one of the ones approved by the DSNY in your neighbourhood.
Mandatory Contracts
NYC commercial establishments within the zone will need to contract services from one of these authorized providers and cannot work with any other carter.
Contact us for pricing
You can contact Basin Haulage on (718) 366-6513 or fill out the form below and one of our friendly experts will contact you to help you transition away from your existing carter. All with zero fuss and no interruption.
Basin Haulage's Maximum Rates for Queens Central
| Recyclable Materials Discount | Organic Waste Discount | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 30% | 30% |
| Maximum Rate Schedule: Curbside Service | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Fixed Monthly Charge Based on Frequency of Collection | Maximum Weight/Volume Based Charge | |||||||
| 1 Day Overnight | 2 Days Overnight | 3 Days Overnight | 4 Days Overnight | 5 Days Overnight | 6 Days Overnight | 7 Days Overnight | Per 100 lbs Refuse | Per CY Refuse |
| $4.75 | $9.50 | $14.25 | $19.00 | $23.75 | $28.50 | $33.25 | $16.50 | $25.18 |
| Maximum Rate Schedule: Containerized Service | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Service Charge per Pull | |||||||||
| Open-Top Container | Compactor | ||||||||
| 10-19 CY | 20-29 CY | 30-39 CY | 40+ CY | 10-19 CY | 20-29 CY | 30-39 CY | 40+ CY | ||
| $797.50 | $923.60 | $1,175.40 | $1,427.20 | $867.75 | $1,017.00 | $1,464.75 | $1,673.70 | ||
| Maximum Monthly Rental Charge | |||||||||
| Open-Top Container | Compactor | ||||||||
| 10-19 CY | 20-29 CY | 30-39 CY | 40+ CY | 10-19 CY | 20-29 CY | 30-39 CY | 40+ CY | ||
| $290.00 | $290.00 | $290.00 | $290.00 | $295.00 | $295.00 | $295.00 | $295.00 | ||
| Maximum Rates Schedule: Additional Fees | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type of Service | Additional Information | |
| Premium Pickup Services | Additional % Fee | |
| Pickup Outside of Service Hours | 15% | Requested pick-up outside of standard service hours |
| Pickup within 2 Hours | 0% | Requested pick-up time within a window of less than two hours where a pick-up window is specified in the agreement |
| Cleaning | Charge per Incident | |
| Container/Compactor Cleaning | $350.00 | Cost of cleaning a container or compactor |
| Equipment | Charge per Incident | |
| Deliver, Replace, or Remove Carts / Containers | $150.00 | Cost of delivering, replacing, or removing a cart or container for a customer |
| Rental of Equipment | $290.00 | Cost of renting equipment other than containers, compactors, or dumpsters. If needed, append up to one page on equipment types. |
| Additional Service | Charge per Incident | |
| Return Rate if Carter Must Return to Provide Service | $75.00 | Cost of returning to a location for service based on a customer-created condition after following all applicable procedures set forth in RCNY section 20-24 |
| Entry Required for Collection Service | $0.00 | Cost of collection service that requires entry inside the building other than service in and out of a loading dock |
| Pickup Delays | $75.00 | Cost of driver waiting due to a customer-created delay in excess of 15 minutes, documented with GPS technology |
| Improper Setout Fees | Charge per Incident | |
| Container Overfill | $20.00 | Fee for Cart/Bin/Container overfill. Must be documented following all applicable procedures set forth in RCNY section 20-24 |
| Recyclable Materials / Source Separated Organic Waste | $50.00 | Designated recyclable materials or source separated organic waste with contamination of at least 10 percent after following all applicable procedures set forth in RCNY section 20-24 |
| Payment Fees | Charge per Incident | |
| Late Payment Fee | $25.00 | Monthly fee for late payment(s) |
| Insufficient Funds Fee | $40.00 | Fee for insufficient funds including but not limited to a bounced check or an electronic transfer that fails due to insufficient funds in the customer’s account |
| Credit Card Payment | 3.0% | Payment made by credit card if the following are met: (A) Must not exceed 3% of the amount charged; and (B) The awardee must offer an alternate form of electronic payment such as direct bank-to-bank transfer with no added fee for the customer |
Advancing Sustainability and Safety
The Queens Central CWZ represents a significant step in modernizing NYC’s commercial waste management system, promoting a greener and cleaner environment for all.
Strategic Reform
The CWZ is a strategic reform aimed at improving the efficiency and safety of waste collection, while also reducing traffic and pollution.
Alignment with Green Goals
The initiative supports NYC's sustainability goals and objectives, striving for a sustainable, zero-waste future.
Worker Welfare
Enhanced legal protections and training for workers in the commercial carting industry are integral to the CWZ program.
Basin Haulage
Basin Haulage shares the DSNY's values and leverages technology, training and talent to offer you seamless, environmentally responsible waste and recycling services tailored for your business.
Click here or call us at (718) 366-6513 to get started. Make the right choice for your business and for your community.