Local law · Int 0057-2024
Penalties for failure to store waste in a satisfactory manner in required receptacles and for placing waste at the curb or on the street or sidewalk prior to…
New York City Council
Sponsor: Chi A. Ossé (Council Member, District 36, Democratic)
Introduced in conjunction with the Brooklyn Borough President.
Official titleShow
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to penalties for failure to store waste in a satisfactory manner in required receptacles and for placing waste at the curb or on the street or sidewalk prior to the specified time for collection
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Summary
This bill would increase the penalties for failure to store waste in a satisfactory manner in required receptacles and placing waste at the curb or on the street or sidewalk prior to the time that waste can be placed at the curb for collection, as specified in the rules of the Department of Sanitation. The penalties would vary by the number of violations and the number of units in the building, up to a maximum penalty of $3,500 for buildings with at least 51 units and at least 15 violations in a 12-month period.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
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Cosponsors
16
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic14
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- Sandy Nurse
- Lincoln Restler
- James F. Gennaro
- Jennifer Gutiérrez
- Erik D. Bottcher
- Julie Won
- Christopher Marte
- Sandra Ung
- Crystal Hudson
- Pierina Ana Sanchez
- Shekar Krishnan
- Shaun Abreu
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- Nantasha M. Williams
- Farah N. Louis
- Tiffany L. Cabán
- Justin L. Brannan
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Nov 20, 2024
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Contracts
- Nov 20, 2024
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
- Nov 20, 2024
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Contracts
- Nov 20, 2024
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
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- Feb 8, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 8, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
NYC Council
Read the record
- Official record (opens in a new tab) The authoritative record on the NYC Council's Legistar.
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