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Local law · Int 0355-2026

Organic waste recycling by city agencies

New York City Council

Latest action May 18, 2026

Sponsor: Sandy Nurse (Council Member, District 37, Democratic)

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to organic waste recycling by city agencies

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Aug 1, 2026. About our data

Summary

This bill would designate, for City agencies, organic waste as a recyclable material, and require DSNY to establish rules governing the source separation of organic waste that is generated by City agencies in the preparation and service of meals.

Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries

Where it stands

Became law without the Mayor's signature.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

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Cosponsors

11

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

  • Democratic11

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Recorded votes

  • Vote: Approved by Council

    NYC CouncilApr 16, 2026Result: passed

    (49) (0) (0) (1)

  • Vote: Approved by Committee

    Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste ManagementApr 16, 2026Result: passed

    (9) (0) (0) (0)

Full history

  1. May 18, 2026

    Returned unsigned by the Mayor

    This Introduction was Returned Unsigned by Mayor

    NYC Council

  2. May 16, 2026

    Adopted

    This Introduction was City Charter Rule Adopted

    Administration

  3. Apr 16, 2026

    Committee vote

    A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.

    Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

  4. Apr 16, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Council approved by consent Roll Call.

    NYC Council

  5. Apr 16, 2026

    Amended

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee

    Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

Show full history (7 earlier events)
  1. Apr 16, 2026

    This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

  2. Apr 16, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

  3. Apr 16, 2026

    Sent to the executive

    This Introduction was Sent to Mayor by Council

    NYC Council

  4. Apr 6, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

  5. Apr 6, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

  6. Jan 29, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  7. Jan 29, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

    NYC Council

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