Bill > A01679

This bill extends and modifies provisions of New York's food donation and food scraps recycling program by adjusting the implementation timeline and defining "designated food scraps generator". Specifically, the bill changes the dates when different levels of food scraps generation trigger regulatory requirements, pushing back the compliance dates by one year. A "designated food scraps generator" now includes entities like supermarkets, large food service businesses, universities, hotels, food processors, correctional facilities, and sports venues that generate specific amounts of food scraps. For locations with multiple independent food service businesses (such as malls or college campuses), the entity responsible for waste hauling services will be accountable for managing food scraps from those independent businesses. The bill delays the effective date of certain sections from 2026 to 2027, gradually phasing in requirements for food scraps recycling: by 2026-2027, generators must produce two tons of food scraps per week; by 2027-2028, one ton per week; and by 2029 and onwards, half a ton per week. These changes aim to provide businesses with a more gradual transition to food scraps recycling requirements.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1679