Requires contractors in certain large cities to recycle 50% of the waste generated on construction and demolition sites
This bill requires contractors working on qualifying construction or demolition projects in cities with over 1 million residents to recycle at least 50% of the waste generated (by weight), measured after the law takes effect. It applies specifically to projects like multi-unit residential buildings, larger commercial structures, and major demolitions, excluding hazardous materials like asbestos or lead-contaminated waste. Contractors must document compliance within 30 days of project completion and face fines for non-compliance, with a phased approach starting at 25% for projects permitted within one year of enactment. The law aims to reduce landfill use by integrating recycling requirements into existing waste management systems for large urban projects.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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The bill was amended to reflect its progression through the legislative process, including committee reports and amendments. The substantive policy content regarding construction recycling requirements remains unchanged from the previous version.
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Bill number updated from A1802 to A1802-A to reflect committee actions including reporting, referral to Codes Committee, discharge, amendment, and recommitment.
New sponsor STECK was added to the list of sponsors.
Original sponsors list was modified to include STECK and remove the multi-sponsored by section formatting was adjusted.
Page number and document identifier updated from LBD04814-01-5 to LBD04814-02-5.
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Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Amendments
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 1802A
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
lower
Feb 11, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Jan 14, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
1 primary · 18 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
William Colton
DDemocratic
Co
Anna Kelles
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Chris Burdick
DDemocratic/Independence/Working Families
Co
Dana Levenberg
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Emily Gallagher
DDemocratic
Co
Harvey Epstein
DDemocratic
Co
Jaime Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Jeffrey Dinowitz
DDemocratic
Co
Jo Anne Simon
DDemocratic
Co
Jon Rivera
DDemocratic
Co
Karines Reyes
DDemocratic
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