Establishing a pilot program for collecting dog feces at dog runs for the purpose of composting

Summary

This bill would require the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation to establish a pilot program to collect dog feces from dog runs under the Department of Parks and Recreation’s jurisdiction for composting. At dog runs, the Commissioner would install dog feces collection bins, provide compostable dog feces bags, and post a sign at each bin recommending that individuals deposit dog feces in the bins. The Commissioner would transport the dog feces and bags collected in the bins to appropriate compost facilities. This bill would also require the Commissioner to report to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council and post online on the amount of dog feces collected and composted, where the compost was used, the efficacy of dog feces composting efforts, program implementation challenges, and potential program expansion. The Commissioner would have to make best efforts to coordinate with compost facilities to obtain the information required in the report.

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Committee on Parks and Recreation

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Recorded votes

• Vote: Approved by Committee

  Committee on Parks and RecreationAug 13, 2026Result: passed

  Voted yes (9)Voted no (1)Voted present (0)Absent (1)

  See member positions for the vote on Aug 13, 2026 (Approved by Committee)

• Vote: Approved by Council

  NYC CouncilAug 13, 2026Result: passed

  Voted yes (37)Voted no (4)Voted present (1)Absent (9)

  See member positions for the vote on Aug 13, 2026 (Approved by Council)

Full history

1. Sep 14, 2026

   Returned unsigned by the Mayor

   This Introduction was Returned Unsigned by Mayor

   NYC Council

2. Sep 12, 2026

   Adopted

   This Introduction was City Charter Rule Adopted

   Administration

3. Aug 13, 2026

   Committee vote

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

   Committee on Parks and Recreation

4. Aug 13, 2026

   Passed a chamber

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

   NYC Council

5. Aug 13, 2026

   Amended

   This Introduction was Amended by Committee

   Committee on Parks and Recreation

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