Bill > S08307

This bill authorizes municipalities in New York to adopt local laws that require residents to use in-vessel composting for disposing of organic waste from their homes. In-vessel composting is a controlled composting method where organic waste is placed in an enclosed container like a drum, silo, bin, or reactor, which allows for precise management of temperature, moisture, and air-borne emissions. The bill defines "organic waste" broadly to include materials commonly found in household waste streams that can be broken down into compost, such as food scraps, soiled paper, and plant trimmings. By enabling local governments to mandate this composting method, the bill aims to promote more sustainable waste management practices at the municipal level, potentially reducing the amount of organic waste sent to landfills and encouraging environmentally friendly waste disposal techniques. The legislation would take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8307