Environment (Waste Management)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2412: Requires N.Y. city to collect discarded recyclable materials at city parks, playgrounds, historic sites and other facilities

Requires local solid waste management plans for cities over one million to include a plan for litter control including provision for placement of an adequate number of receptacles for trash and recyclables in commercial and business zones and in public recreational areas.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires recyclable collection in public spaces, promoting waste reduction and recycling, directly supporting environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5062: Relates to producer responsibility

Enacts the affordable waste reduction act"; defines terms; provides for registration of producer responsibility organizations and service providers; establishes the producer responsibility advisory board; provides for department of environmental conservation responsibilities; provides for producer responsibility advisory board, organization, producer and service provider responsibilities; creates a recyclable or compostable covered materials lists and exempt materials list; establishes producer fees; provides for service provider reimbursement; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEnacts waste reduction act with producer responsibility, establishing recyclable materials lists and advisory board to promote environmental protection through waste management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Recycling Waste Management

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6125: Relates to declaring the goal of the state of New York to source reduce, reuse, recycle, or compost no less than eighty-five percent of the solid waste generated by the year 2035

Relates to declaring the goal of the state of New York to source reduce, reuse, recycle, or compost no less than eighty-five percent of the solid waste generated by the year 2035.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentSets 85% waste diversion target by 2035, advancing recycling/composting to reduce landfill pollution and conserve resources.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1930: Requires state agencies and contractors to recycle 50% of the waste generated on public works construction and demolition sites

This bill requires state agencies and contractors to recycle or reuse 25% of construction and demolition waste on public works sites for projects starting within one year of the law's effective date, and 50% for projects starting one year later. After project completion, contractors and state agencies must submit documented proof - including notarized affidavits from waste haulers or recyclers - to the state comptroller within 30 days to verify compliance. The law applies to state departments, universities (excluding community colleges), and specific state authorities managing public construction and demolition projects. It focuses on reducing landfill waste through mandatory recycling targets and clear reporting requirements.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates 25-50% recycling of construction/demolition waste, directly reducing landfill use and promoting resource conservation per environmental protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1802: 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.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates 50% waste recycling for construction projects, reducing landfill use and promoting resource conservation in large cities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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in committee · New York · Senate May 18, 2026

S 6931: Directs state agencies to adopt a waste diversion plan

This bill requires New York state agencies (including SUNY, CUNY, and other entities overseen by the governor) to create waste diversion plans aimed at reducing landfill waste. Agencies must achieve a 10% annual reduction in waste disposal every five years, targeting a 75% overall decrease from 2018-2019 levels by 2033. Plans must detail strategies for diverting recyclables, compostables, and organics from landfills, eliminating single-use plastics where safe, and implementing dual-stream recycling where feasible. The GreenNY Council will oversee implementation and review plans, which must be publicly posted online.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates 75% landfill waste reduction by 2033 via diversion plans, targeting pollution control and conservation through recyclables/compostables and single-use plastic elimination.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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died · New York · Senate May 20, 2026

S 5759: Establishes a moratorium on the sale and use of biosolids

This bill (S 5759) imposes a 5-year moratorium on spreading or selling biosolids - treated sewage byproducts used as fertilizer or soil amendment - on farmland, parks, or other non-crop areas. It directly affects wastewater treatment facilities, farmers, and businesses that sell or use biosolids for agricultural purposes. The law bans land application, permits for such use, and sales of biosolids or products containing them, with exceptions for landfill disposal and compost made from food waste, manure, or other non-biosolids materials. The ban applies statewide and includes penalties for violations, such as fines up to $2,500 per offense.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans biosolids land application to prevent soil/water contamination, directly protecting environmental quality and pollution control.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Waste Management

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6192: Establishes a moratorium on the sale and use of biosolids

This bill (A 6192) establishes a 5-year moratorium on the land application, sale, and distribution of biosolids and products containing them for agricultural or landscaping use (like fertilizer or soil amendment). It directly affects wastewater treatment facilities, farmers, and businesses using biosolids-derived products, banning their use on crops, parks, golf courses, and similar non-crop lands. The moratorium excludes landfill disposal of biosolids and certain composts made from food waste, manure, or crop residues (not biosolids). Violations carry fines up to $2,500 per offense plus daily penalties.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill bans biosolids use to prevent soil/water contamination, directly protecting environmental resources and reducing pollution risks.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Waste Management

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 3, 2026

S 1187: Authorizes certain local municipal agencies to use surveillance cameras to combat illegal dumping

This bill allows local municipal agencies responsible for waste management to install and use surveillance cameras to identify people illegally dumping waste. It directly affects towns and cities with authority over sanitation, enabling them to review camera footage as evidence. The key provision authorizes these agencies to deploy cameras in areas prone to illegal dumping and use the footage to track down violators. The law takes effect immediately upon passage, focusing solely on expanding local enforcement tools for waste management.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill targets illegal dumping (a pollution source) by enabling enforcement via surveillance cameras, directly reducing environmental pollution through waste management enforcement.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2536: Directs the department of environmental conservation to undertake a review of the regulations governing the permitting of landfills and transfer stations

Directs the department of environmental conservation to undertake a review of the regulations governing the permitting of landfills and transfer stations to ensure that such regulations integrate the latest scientific information.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates review of landfill regulations to integrate latest scientific data, strengthening environmental oversight and regulatory standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Recycling Waste Management

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