Bill > A01802

This bill requires contractors in cities with populations of one million or more to recycle a significant portion of construction and demolition site waste, with a phased approach to implementation. Specifically, contractors must recycle or reuse 25% of construction and demolition debris for projects permitted within the first year, and 50% for projects permitted a year or more after the law's effective date. The bill applies to larger construction and demolition projects, including new residential buildings with four or more units, most non-residential building projects over 4,000 square feet, and significant rehabilitation or demolition efforts. Contractors must submit documentation within 30 days of project completion, detailing their recycling efforts, and can apply for waivers if they cannot meet the requirements. The city is authorized to conduct audits, withhold permits or certificates of occupancy, and impose fines for non-compliance - ranging from $500 per day for documentation failures to $500 per percentage point for large projects and $250 per percentage point for smaller projects that fall short of recycling targets. The law aims to reduce waste and promote recycling of construction materials like metals, cardboard, drywall, glass, wood, concrete, brick, and asphalt, while excluding materials contaminated by hazardous substances.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1802