NY Wa$teMatch manages a citywide materials exchange, provides technical assistance with solid waste reduction and environmentally preferable purchasing, and conducts informal research and development projects. Our program’s participants include New York City businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies.

NY Wa$teMatch is operated by the NYC Materials Exchange Development Program (MEDP) at the City College of New York. MEDP aims to improve the effectiveness and sustainability of materials exchange and reuse activities in New York City, and to increase access to these innovative waste prevention services.

Funding for general support of MEDP and NY Wa$teMatch is provided by the New York City Department of Sanitation’s Bureau of Waste Prevention, Reuse and Recycling. NY Wa$steMatch has also received general funding from Empire State Development's Environmental Services Unit and project-specific funding from the US Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA), Region 2. The US EPA's Region 2 office provided support for the development of the NY Wa$teMatch Web site and funded the program's former deconstruction and green building project.

From 1997 to 2006 NY Wa$teMatch was operated by the Industrial & Technology Assistance Corporation (ITAC), a non-profit organization providing productivity, profitability, and growth solutions to the manufacturing and technology sectors in New York City.

In addition, NY Wa$teMatch has conducted a number of research projects related to materials efficiency and resource recovery strategies for specific industries, as well as environmentally sound business development opportunities. Learn more about NY Wa$teMatch's research capabilities.

MaryEllen Etienne, Program Director, metienne@ce.ccny.cuny.edu
Adanna Roberts, Program Administrator wmadmin@ce.ccny.cuny.edu
Jessica Miller, Business Development Associate jmiller@ce.ccny.cuny.edu

NYC Materials Exchange Development Program

NY Wa$teMatch is operated by the NYC Materials Exchange Development Program (MEDP), a project of the City College of New York (CCNY). City College is a college within the City University of New York system and has provided administrative support to NY Wa$teMatch since the program’s inception.

MEDP aims to improve the effectiveness and sustainability of materials exchange and reuse activities in New York City, and to increase access to these innovative waste prevention services.

MEDP looks to research, develop, and promote the recovery and reuse of materials resources for the benefit of all New Yorkers. To do so, MEDP will provide the public and regional reuse organizations a range of programs and services, including general informational resources, technical assistance, educational and networking opportunities, and research and development services.

NYC Materials Exchange Development Program City College of New York Steinman Hall, Rm 102 140th Street & Convent Avenue NY, NY 10031 t) 212-650-5832 f) 212-650-6272 info@wastematch.org

New York City Department of Sanitation

NY Wa$teMatch is sponsored by the New York City Department of Sanitation's Bureau of Waste Prevention, Reuse and Recycling. The Department of Sanitation provides critical services encompassing collection and disposal of refuse; collection, handling, and marketing of recyclables; clearing of litter, snow, and ice from 6,000 miles of streets; removal of debris from vacant lots; removal and recycling of derelict vehicles; and the enforcement of health and administrative code provisions.

To learn more about Department of Sanitation programs, services, and regulatory requirements, call 311 or visit their website. For more information on cost-effective waste reduction and energy conservation strategies, visit the Department of Sanitation’s NYCWasteLe$$ website.