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NY S01917
Bill
Status
1/14/2011
Primary Sponsor
Jose Serrano
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AI Summary
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Cities with populations of one million or more must establish and implement programs to collect recyclable materials (metal, plastic, glass, and paper) from parks, playgrounds, historic sites, and other recreational facilities.
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Cities must install collection bins for recyclable materials at these facilities and have the Department of Sanitation regularly collect and recycle the gathered materials.
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Cities must post signs in portions of parks, playgrounds, historic sites, and recreational facilities without trash receptacles instructing visitors to retain trash until reaching a disposal receptacle.
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Cities establishing recyclables recovery programs under this law are eligible to apply for state assistance for recycling projects under the Environmental Conservation Law.
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The act takes effect 30 days after becoming law.
Legislative Description
Requires cities with a population of one million or more to collect discarded recyclable materials at city parks, playgrounds, historic sites and other recreational facilities; requires the posting of signs on facilities without trash receptacles stating that trash must be retained until you reach a trash can; provides state assistance for such programs.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CITIES
1/4/2012