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NY S05029

NY S05029
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
02/22/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 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 composting programs in their owned, occupied, or operated buildings. The agencies can arrange for private collection of compostable waste, transport it themselves, or process it on-site. The bill also requires agencies to report annually on the costs and effectiveness of their composting programs, and the Department of Environmental Conservation to publish a report on the statewide composting efforts.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION (on 01/05/2022)

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