Committee on Parks and Recreation

Thursday, August 13, 2026 · 10:30 AM AM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 3

TL;DR

The Committee on Parks and Recreation held hearings on and approved two bills related to dog waste management at city dog runs. One bill establishes a pilot program to collect dog feces for composting purposes, while the other amends city code to require signage about dog waste removal responsibilities.

Key Decisions

  • Dog feces composting pilot program Passed
  • Dog waste removal signage requirement Passed
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Agenda

  1. Int 0864-2026 A Local Law in relation to establishing a pilot program for collecting dog feces at dog runs for the purpose of composting
    Introduction
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

  2. Int 0880-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the posting of signs regarding dog waste removal
    Introduction
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

  3. Int 0864-2026 A Local Law in relation to establishing a pilot program for collecting dog feces at dog runs for the purpose of composting
    Introduction
    Action: Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

  4. Int 0864-2026 A Local Law in relation to establishing a pilot program for collecting dog feces at dog runs for the purpose of composting
    Introduction
    Action: Amended by Committee

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee

  5. Int 0864-2026 A Local Law in relation to establishing a pilot program for collecting dog feces at dog runs for the purpose of composting
    Introduction
    Action: Approved by Committee Passed

    A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.

  6. Roll Call
  7. Int 0880-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the posting of signs regarding dog waste removal
    Introduction
    Action: Amended by Committee

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee

  8. Int 0880-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the posting of signs regarding dog waste removal
    Introduction
    Action: Approved by Committee Passed

    A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.

  9. Int 0880-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the posting of signs regarding dog waste removal
    Introduction
    Action: Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

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