Trucks of Art Litter Cleanup

Description

Come celebrate our city and give back at the Trucks of Art reveal and community festival. You can view the newest collection trucks, transformed by local artists to highlight the amazing work of our Sanitation Department. Then take to the streets with other New Yorkers for a facilitated community litter cleanup.  


Trucks of Art

Led by the NYC Department of Sanitation and the Sanitation Foundation, Trucks of Art invited artists to transform active collection trucks into moving works of art using reclaimed paint.

On May 19 in Union Square, five different artist-designed DSNY collection trucks will be unveiled to the public for the first time. After the event, they’ll go into to service and travel through neighborhoods across NYC.


Big Spring Clean

Join the Sanitation Foundation and help power one of NYC’s biggest volunteer litter cleanups ever. Participate in over 150 cleanups and activities throughout the five boroughs in April and May as part of NYC Big Spring Clean.

The Sanitation Foundation is joining forces with partners citywide - including community groups, schools, corporations and non-profit organizations to help create a cleaner and more sustainable city for all New Yorkers.


MEETING LOCATION
Union Square
@ E 17th Street
New York, NY 10003

PUBLIC TRANSIT 

  • N, Q, R, W Train | 14th St - Union Square
  • 4, 5, 6, Train | 14th St - Union Square
  • L Train | 14th St - Union Square

WHAT TO WEAR 

  • We encourage you to wear comfortable clothing that can get dirty & closed-toe shoes. 
  • Hats and sunglasses are also recommended.

WHAT TO BRING

  • Please bring your own water bottle & sunscreen.
  • There is no onsite storage for valuables, please only bring necessities. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

PROVIDED MATERIALS 

The Sanitation Foundation will provide all necessary tools and gloves, as well as extra sunscreen and water.

Details

Get Connected Icon Is Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Warning Requires: Sanitation Foundation Volunteer Waiver 2026

Location

Location Dot Shift Union Square East & E17th Street
Manhattan, NY  10003

Shifts

Begins Duration Open Spots Sign Up
Tue May 19, 2026 @ 2:00pm
to 3:30pm ET
1.50 hours 97 of 100
Tue May 19, 2026 @ 3:30pm
to 5:00pm ET
1.50 hours 97 of 100