Bill > S08032

This bill requires cities with a population of one million or more residents to implement a new waste separation mandate by September 1, 2029. Specifically, the bill amends the general municipal law to require that solid waste left for collection must be further separated to isolate waste items that are eligible for cash redemption under the environmental conservation law. This means that in large cities like New York City, residents and waste collectors will need to create an additional sorting process to separate out beverage containers and other items that can be redeemed for a cash deposit. The goal appears to be improving recycling efforts and ensuring that redeemable items are more effectively identified and processed separately from other waste streams. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage, though cities will have until 2029 to develop and implement the required local laws or ordinances to achieve this new waste separation requirement.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8032