Bill > A06262

This bill enacts the "New York State Waste Recycling and Reduction Act" to require each commercial building in the state to recycle paper products and single-use plastic products produced or used on site. The bill defines key terms such as "commercial building," "recycle," and "single-use plastic products." It establishes a commercial recycling program to be implemented by the Department of Environmental Conservation, including requirements for commercial property owners and building management to provide collection and educational resources for their workforce, tenants, and the public. The bill also allows local governments to adopt more stringent or comprehensive recycling requirements. The act will take effect 180 days after becoming law.