Bill > A08160

This bill directs state agencies and authorities under the governor's executive control to develop comprehensive waste diversion plans aimed at reducing waste disposal by 10% every five years, with an ultimate goal of achieving a 75% overall waste reduction from a 2018-2019 baseline. The bill establishes a multi-agency GreenNY Council composed of high-level state officials who will oversee and coordinate these efforts. The waste diversion plans must categorize waste types (including recycled materials, compostable materials, landfill waste, and special waste), and include specific elements such as routine waste audits, strategies for diverting organic waste, plans to eliminate single-use plastics where safe to do so, and consideration of dual-stream recycling. The council will be responsible for reviewing and potentially updating these goals every five years, and all waste diversion plans must be publicly posted on the Department of Environmental Conservation's website. The bill applies to a wide range of state entities, including SUNY and CUNY, and is designed to create a systematic approach to reducing waste across New York state government.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8160