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NYC Trash Academy is a free eight-week educational series, offered online with in-person events, tailored for New Yorkers who are passionate about creating a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable city. The program explores the far-reaching impacts of waste management on our environment, society, and economy.

The program walks you through some of the everyday questions we all have about waste like what really happens to our food scraps, old clothes, or broken electronics, and how companies and communities can help reduce what ends up in the trash. You’ll explore the systems that shape how New York City manages waste, and by the end, you’ll feel more informed, more confident, and ready to take meaningful action in your home, on your block, and across the city we all love.

NYC Trash Academy 2026 begins Tuesday, January 27 and runs through Wednesday, March 18. 

Participation is FREE, but the application window is only open for a limited time! Secure your spot: apply by January 12, 2026. 

Below, you’ll find a kit of assets to help recruit the Class of 2026!