New Yorkers will be Required to Separate Compost From Trash — or Expect A Fine
The City Council signed off on a slew of bills on Thursday that will mandate New Yorkers to separate their food and yard scraps from the trash as lawmakers attempt to cut down on the amount of garbage being sent to landfills.
The legislation effectively takes the voluntary composting program Mayor Eric Adams announced earlier this year and puts teeth in it, which supporters say will help the Big Apple meet its goals to slash trash that needs to get hauled.
“This Zero Waste package will not only greatly expand accessibility to composting and recycling across our city, but will also make it easier for New Yorkers to incorporate environmental action into their routines,” said Council Majority Leader Keith Powers (D-Manhattan).
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