Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
TL;DR
The Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management reviewed the city's 10-year solid waste management plan and advanced legislation to expand organic waste recycling requirements for city agencies and state universities. The committee also called on state lawmakers to mandate composting programs at SUNY and CUNY facilities.
Key Decisions
- 2026-2036 Solid Waste Management Plan - Oversight Finalized for advancement
- Local Law to amend administrative code regarding organic waste recycling by city agencies Introduced
- Resolution supporting S.5713/A.3249 for SUNY and CUNY composting programs Adopted
Agenda
- T2026-1476 Oversight - Finalizing the City’s Draft 2026-2036 Solid Waste Management Plan.Oversight
- Int 0355-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to organic waste recycling by city agenciesIntroduction
- Res 0125-2026 Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.5713/A.3249, to require the establishment of a composting program at dormitories, dining facilities, and other facilities owned, occupied, or operated by the State University of New York, the City University of New York, and institutions subject to their jurisdictionResolution