Manhattan Solid Waste Advisory Board
What is MSWAB?
The Manhattan Solid Waste Advisory Board, or MSWAB, is a volunteer citizens’ advisory board dedicated to helping Manhattan contribute to New York City’s zero waste goals, created in 1989 under Local Law 19. Its 26 members are appointed by the Manhattan Borough President to serve two-year terms. A 5-Person Executive Team, Steering Committee of Committee chairs, and 3 Members at Large govern the MSWAB. Learn more about the MSWAB and its work below.
Manhattan Solid Waste Advisory Board
The MSWAB is comprised of volunteer members, appointed by the Manhattan Borough President, working towards New York City’s zero waste goals. MSWAB members include solid waste management industry veterans, waste reduction consultants, sustainability professionals, academics, concerned citizens, and more. MSWAB tackles a range of waste management issues including textiles, reuse and recycling, organic waste, residential waste management, and more.
Committees
The work of the MSWAB is broken down into several issue-specific committees:
- Organics
- NYCHA Recycling
- Legislative Committee
- Data & Technology
- Residential Recycling and Reuse
- Waste Prevention and Reuse
- Textile Waste
- Long Range Planning
- Fundraising
- Social Media & PR
- Outreach
Resources
Track NYC Trash
Talk NYC Trash visualizes publicly available data to help residents better understand how waste is collected, exported, and diverted in their neighborhoods. All data comes from public sources and is used solely for educational and advocacy purposes. Learn more here.
Donate, Reuse & Repair Map/Database
A searchable resource on the MSWAB website for finding opportunities to donate, reuse, and repair materials. Learn more here.
MSWAB Primer on Zero Waste
An introduction to Zero Waste and its application in New York City. Learn more here.
Recycling and Mandatory Curbside Organics Guides
MSWAB resources for residential recycling, reuse, and mandatory curbside organics. Learn more here.
Learn More
Visit the MSWAB website to dive deeper into their work on Manhattan’s zero waste goals. Click here to learn more about MSWAB.