Bill > A05119

This bill requires waste haulers (companies that transport and dispose of solid waste) to provide customers with detailed cost information and invoices for waste removal services. Specifically, waste haulers must inform customers of an estimated full cost in a price range before providing services, issue an invoice immediately after completing the service, and provide an itemized receipt after payment. The bill defines key terms like "full cost" as the total price including all service charges and additional fees, and "waste removal services" as the proper removal and disposal of solid waste on a one-time basis. For violations, waste haulers will face civil penalties of up to $500 for a first offense and up to $2,500 for subsequent violations. All penalties collected under this new law will be deposited into the state's environmental protection fund, which supports various environmental conservation and protection efforts. The bill aims to increase transparency in waste removal pricing and provide consumers with more comprehensive information about the services they are purchasing.

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

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5119