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NY S09562
Bill
Status
9/23/2022
Primary Sponsor
Peter Harckham
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AI Summary
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Lowers the annual average food scraps generation threshold for "designated food scraps generators" from 2 tons per week (2022-2023) to 1 ton per week (2024-2025) to 0.5 tons per week (2026 and beyond).
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Removes the requirement that designated food scraps generators only comply with recycling mandates if located within 25 miles of an organics recycler with available capacity.
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Applies the scaled thresholds to supermarkets, large food service businesses, higher educational institutions, hotels, food processors, correctional facilities, and sports or entertainment venues.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Expands the food donation and food scraps recycling program by scaling down the annual average tonnage requirement every two years until 2026; removes exceptions regarding recycler capacity.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
9/23/2022