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NY S00727
Bill
Status
1/6/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jose Serrano
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AI Summary
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Establishes a mandatory recyclable materials collection program in cities with populations of one million or more at parks, playgrounds, historic sites, and other recreational facilities.
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Requires installation of collection bins for metal, plastic, glass, and paper recyclables at these facilities, with regular collection and recycling by the city department of sanitation.
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Mandates posting of signs in park areas without trash receptacles instructing users to carry away trash until reaching a receptacle.
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Makes cities with approved recyclables recovery programs eligible to apply for state assistance under the environmental conservation law.
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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
SUBSTITUTED BY A3933A
6/5/2023