Environment (Recycling)

died · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 1464: Enacts the "packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act"

Enacts the "packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act" to require companies selling, offering for sale, or distributing packaging materials and products to register with a packaging reduction organization to develop a packaging reduction and recycling plan; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires companies to develop packaging reduction/recycling plans, directly reducing waste and pollution per environmental protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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signed · New York · Senate Feb 14, 2025

S 759: Extends provisions of law relating to expanding the food donation and food scraps recycling program

This bill extends existing requirements for large food generators to participate in food donation and recycling programs. It sets tiered annual waste thresholds: businesses generating 2+ tons/week of food scraps (2023-2026), 1+ ton/week (2027-2028), or 0.5+ ton/week (2029 onward) must manage food scraps recycling. The law specifically affects supermarkets, large food service businesses, colleges, hotels, food processors, and venues like sports stadiums. It clarifies that entities managing waste for multi-tenant locations (e.g., malls) are responsible for coordinating recycling from all businesses within those sites. The extension takes effect January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates food scraps recycling for large generators, reducing landfill waste and methane emissions per tiered waste thresholds.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 6949: Relates to food service item waste reduction

Prohibits public food service establishments operating in the state from providing excess food service items including single-use utensils, condiments, napkins and extra containers, to any customer except upon, and in accordance with, the express request of that customer.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits unnecessary single-use items, reducing waste and conserving resources - direct environmental benefit through waste reduction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 281: Establishes a ride clean rebate program for bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters

Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to establish a ride clean rebate program for electric assist bicycles and electric scooters; defines terms; provides a fifty percent rebate for eligible purchases.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes electric transportation via rebates, reducing fossil fuel dependence and advancing clean energy infrastructure through direct state funding.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRebates for e-bikes/scooters promote zero-emission transportation, reducing vehicle emissions and supporting clean energy adoption per bill's direct purpose.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes sustainable transportation by incentivizing e-bike/scooter adoption via 50% rebates, directly aligning with sustainable transport indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Recycling Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 5119: Relates to solid waste removal invoices and directs certain penalties and fines related to such invoices to be deposited into the environmental protection fund

Requires any waste hauler providing waste removal services to provide to customers certain estimated costs and invoices; includes penalties for initial and subsequent violations; requires moneys collected from penalties and fines to be deposited into the environmental protection fund.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDirects waste hauler penalty fines to environmental protection fund, explicitly funding environmental efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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in committee · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 6316: Relates to solid waste removal invoices and directs certain penalties and fines related to such invoices to be deposited into the environmental protection fund

Requires any waste hauler providing waste removal services to provide to customers certain estimated costs and invoices; includes penalties for initial and subsequent violations; requires moneys collected from penalties and fines to be deposited into the environmental protection fund.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDirects penalties/fines from waste hauler violations into environmental protection fund, explicitly funding conservation efforts per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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signed · New York · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 73: Relates to rechargeable battery recycling

Relates to rechargeable battery recycling; adds a battery used as the principal electric power source for an electric scooter or bicycle with electric assist to the definition of "rechargeable battery"; provides that a battery manufacturer may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute rechargeable batteries in the state unless the battery manufacturer is implementing or participating under an approved plan; allows a city with a population of one million or more to enforce through its own agencies.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires battery manufacturers to implement recycling plans, reducing waste and promoting resource conservation through mandatory recycling programs for rechargeable batteries.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

in committee · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 1209: Establishes extended producer responsibility for mattresses

This bill establishes an extended producer responsibility program for mattresses, requiring manufacturers and importers to manage the disposal and recycling of their products. Producers must submit a detailed plan to the state department outlining how they will collect discarded mattresses, with specific goals to ensure collection sites are accessible to the majority of residents within a few years. The program defines recycling as separating materials for reuse while excluding incineration, chemical conversion, or landfill disposal. Retailers and consumers are also involved, with retailers responsible for facilitating the return of old mattresses and consumers able to discard them at designated collection sites. The legislation creates an advisory board to oversee the program and sets up enforcement measures and penalties for non-compliance.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates mattress recycling, reducing landfill waste and conserving resources - directly advancing environmental protection through pollution control.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7860: Includes spirit-based ready-to-drink cocktails in the definition of beverage and includes ready-to-drink cocktail containers under the state's bottle deposit system

Adds spirit-based ready-to-drink cocktails to the definition of beverage; includes ready-to-drink cocktail containers in the state bottle deposit incentive program.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpanding bottle deposit systems to include ready-to-drink cocktail containers promotes recycling and waste reduction, aligning with environmental conservation goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3993: Allows certain reusable beverage containers in sports venues

This bill allows attendees at professional or collegiate sports events to bring certain reusable beverage containers (aluminum or stainless steel bottles/cups) into sports venues. Venues cannot ban these containers but may require them to be empty, without caps, or holding no more than 24 ounces. Sports venues violating the law face civil penalties of up to $500 for a first offense and $750 for subsequent violations. The bill directly affects sports venues and event attendees by changing container policies at games.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAllows reusable containers to reduce single-use plastic waste, directly supporting pollution control and conservation efforts in venue operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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