Superior Waste Removal in New York City
City Waste Services has been a cornerstone of waste management since April 1999, born from the merger of CT Carting (est. 1936) and O’Brien Sanitation Inc. (est. 1945). With principals boasting over 100 years of combined experience, our family-run business traces its roots to the early 20th century, when our ancestors navigated New York’s streets with horse-drawn wagons. Today, we proudly carry forward that legacy, delivering unmatched waste removal and recycling services across the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Riverdale, and Nassau County
Keeping New York Clean
Our team of over 50 dedicated professionals operates a fleet of nearly 40 waste collection, recycling, and customer service vehicles. We serve more than 3,500 customers, from iconic New York institutions to local corner grocers. Whether it’s regular trash collection in Upper Manhattan, Bronx West, or Southeast Queens, or citywide roll-off and compactor services, we ensure every property stays clean, sanitary, and compliant with NYC’s regulations. Our blue trucks and containers are a familiar sight, symbolizing reliability and community trust.
Extensive Reach: Serving residential, commercial, and industrial clients across four boroughs and beyond.
Market Strength: Holding 10% of NYC’s remaining commercial waste slots, a testament to our expertise.
Personal Touch: Unlike large corporations, we offer direct access to decision-makers who prioritize your needs.
No Job Too Big or Too Small
From small cleanups to large-scale projects, we provide and service containers of all sizes to handle regular waste, quarantine waste, household items, office furniture, or construction debris. Our dumpster rentals (10, 20, 30, and 40 yards) and roll-off containers, including compactor services, are tailored for residential cleanouts, commercial renovations, or industrial demolitions. We secure permits for street placements and offer flexible rental durations on private property, ensuring seamless waste management for any project.
Versatile Solutions: Handling everything from basement cleanouts to heavy-duty construction debris.
Permit Expertise: We manage street permits to keep your project on track.
Safe Disposal: Prohibited items include hazardous waste, electronics, tires, and flammable materials.
Committed to Sustainability
Recycling is at the heart of our mission to keep New York green. We partner with two global leaders in sustainability to maximize the impact of your recycling efforts:
Cellmark Recycling: With a network spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, Cellmark employs over 1,000 specialists and recycles approximately 5 million tons of paper products annually. Their expertise ensures your paper waste is transformed into valuable resources.
Covanta Energy: A leader in waste-to-energy, Covanta processes 5% of America’s waste, generating enough electricity to power every home in Philadelphia. By reducing reliance on fossil fuels, they save the equivalent of 20 million barrels of oil each year.
Our specialized recycling programs, in collaboration with these partners, ensure your waste contributes to a cleaner, more sustainable future. We provide guidance on proper recycling practices to make it easy for you to do your part.
Our Legacy, Your Trust
From our great-uncle, an original Teamster who drove horse teams, to our modern fleet of blue vehicles, our family’s story is woven into New York’s history. We’ve grown from a single wagon to a trusted name in waste management, serving over 3,500 customers with the same dedication. Our commitment to simple, effective service and a cleaner city drives everything we do. Contact us to learn how we can meet your waste management needs with the care and expertise only a century of experience can provide.
