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NY A06664

NY A06664
Relates to establishing state and municipal composting programs; requires all state and municipal agencies to establish a composting program in buildings owned, occupied or operated by such agencies; allows such agencies to arrange for collection of compostable waste by a private carter, transport such waste itself or process such waste on-site; requires reports on the costs and effectiveness of such programs.


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Introduced
03/14/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Relates to establishing state and municipal composting programs; requires all state and municipal agencies to establish a composting program in buildings owned, occupied or operated by such agencies; allows such agencies to arrange for collection of compostable waste by a private carter, transport such waste itself or process such waste on-site; requires reports on the costs and effectiveness of such programs.

AI Summary

This bill relates to establishing state and municipal composting programs. It requires all state and municipal agencies to set up a composting program in buildings they own, occupy, or operate. The agencies can arrange for the collection of compostable waste by a private company, transport it themselves, or process it on-site. The bill also requires the agencies to report annually on the amount of compostable waste collected and the costs associated with the program. Additionally, the Department of Environmental Conservation must post an annual report on the effectiveness and costs of the agency composting programs.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to environmental conservation (on 01/08/2020)

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