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NY S01426
Bill
Status
2/24/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jose Serrano
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AI Summary
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Cities with a population of one million or more must establish and implement programs to collect recyclable materials (metal, plastic, glass, and paper) discarded in city parks, playgrounds, historic sites, and other recreational facilities.
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Each covered city must install bins for recyclable material collection in these facilities and have the sanitation department regularly collect and recycle the materials.
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Cities must post signs in park and recreational facility areas without trash receptacles instructing visitors to take any trash they generate with them for disposal at a trash receptacle.
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Cities establishing recyclables recovery programs under this law are eligible to apply for state assistance for recycling projects under Title Seven of Article 54 of 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 environmental conservation
2/15/2022