Bill > A06125

This bill establishes a statewide environmental goal for New York to source reduce, reuse, recycle, or compost at least 85% of its solid waste by the year 2035 and continue doing so annually thereafter. The legislation amends the environmental conservation law by adding a new section that formally declares this waste management objective. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to advise and cooperate with planning units to help achieve this goal, and mandates that the DEC submit a report to the governor and legislature by January 1, 2028, detailing strategies for meeting the 85% waste diversion target. The term "source reduce" refers to minimizing waste generation at its origin, while "reuse," "recycle," and "compost" represent different methods of managing waste to prevent it from entering landfills. This bill represents a significant commitment to sustainable waste management and environmental conservation in New York State, setting an ambitious long-term target for waste reduction and resource recovery.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6125