NY S03583

Excludes post-use polymers and recovered feedstocks converted at advanced recycling facilities from the definition of "disposal" and "waste" under environmental conservation law.

Defines "advanced recycling" as a manufacturing process converting post-use polymers and recovered feedstocks into raw materials and chemicals through pyrolysis, gasification, depolymerization, catalytic cracking, and similar technologies, explicitly excluding incineration and waste-to-energy processes.

Establishes that advanced recycling facilities are manufacturing facilities subject to applicable air, water, waste, and land use regulations but are not considered solid waste disposal, processing, or recovery facilities.

Exempts advanced recycling facilities from permitting and regulatory requirements applicable to solid waste management facilities under 6 NYCRR Parts 360, 361, and 362.

Adds definitions for specific advanced recycling processes (pyrolysis, gasification, depolymerization, solvolysis), post-use polymers, recovered feedstocks, recycled plastics, mass balance attribution, and third-party certification systems; takes effect immediately.