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NY S09562

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/23/2022

Primary Sponsor

Peter Harckham

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • Applies the scaled thresholds to supermarkets, large food service businesses, higher educational institutions, hotels, food processors, correctional facilities, and sports or entertainment venues.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules9/23/2022

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