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Local law · Int 0736-2026

The removal of solid waste and recyclable materials and reducing distribution of single-use items at street activities…

New York City Council

Latest action May 19, 2026

Sponsor: James F. Gennaro (Council Member, District 24, Democratic)

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the removal of solid waste and recyclable materials and reducing distribution of single-use items at street activities, and to repeal section 16-326 of such code, relating to definitions applicable to sponsor responsibilities concerning solid waste and recyclable materials at street events

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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 codify a requirement that a sponsor of any street activity permitted by the Street Activity Permit Office (SAPO) perform solid waste disposal and recycling practices. The sponsor would also have to ensure that food vendors at street activities, not including food service establishments, provide beverage stirrers, beverage splash sticks, straws, eating utensils, eating containers, condiment packets, and napkins only upon request. The items would have to be compostable, except for straws and condiment packets. As applicable, sponsors would be required to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use plastic beverage straws that are not compostable and display signs indicating straw availability. SAPO and the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) would have enforcement power. Sponsors would have to submit compliance plans to SAPO, SAPO would have to notify sponsors of the responsibilities, and SAPO and DSNY would have to include information on allowed items on their websites.

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

Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  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

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

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Full history

  1. May 19, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

  2. May 19, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

  3. Mar 10, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  4. Mar 10, 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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