Local law · Int 0781-2024
Organic waste recycling by city agencies
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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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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the Commissioner of Sanitation to designate organic waste as a recyclable material for city agencies. The bill also defines organic waste.
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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
Cosponsors
James F. Gennaro, Alexa Avilés and 18 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic19
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- James F. Gennaro
- Alexa Avilés
- Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
- Yusef Salaam
- Pierina Ana Sanchez
- Nantasha M. Williams
- Sandra Ung
- Chris Banks
- Lincoln Restler
- Lynn C. Schulman
- Diana I. Ayala
- Shekar Krishnan
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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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- Apr 11, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Apr 11, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
NYC Council