Local law · Int 1236-2025
Converting the mandatory residential curbside organics collection program to a voluntary program
Official titleShow
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to converting the mandatory residential curbside organics collection program to a voluntary program
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) to remove organic waste from the city’s list of designated recyclable materials, to repeal agency rules mandating participation in and facilitation of the City’s residential organic waste recycling program, and to repeal any mandatory organic waste recycling program and replace it with a similar voluntary program.
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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
Vickie Paladino, Inna Vernikov and 6 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Republican4
- Democratic2
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- Vickie Paladino
- Inna Vernikov
- Susan Zhuang
- Joann Ariola
- Kristy Marmorato
- Robert F. Holden
- Mercedes Narcisse
- Frank Morano
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Apr 10, 2025
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Apr 10, 2025
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
NYC Council