NY S06228

Applies to cities with populations of one million or more and requires contractors to recycle or reuse construction and demolition debris including metals, cardboard, drywall, glass, wood, concrete, brick, and asphalt.

Sets a 25 percent recycling requirement for projects with permit applications within one year of the law's effective date, increasing to 50 percent for projects with applications one year or more after the effective date, measured by weight.

Covers new residential buildings with four or more units, new non-residential buildings over 4,000 square feet, non-residential rehabilitation over 4,000 square feet requiring a certificate of occupancy, and demolition of residential or non-residential buildings meeting specified criteria.

Requires contractors to submit documentation within 30 days of project completion; allows the city to withhold building permits and certificates of occupancy from non-compliant contractors and to conduct compliance audits.

Imposes fines of $500 per day for failure to submit required documentation and $250-$500 per percentage point of shortfall on recycling requirements, with city authority to modify penalties for extenuating circumstances.