Environment (Recycling)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7041: Relates to the application of special rebates and discounts to certain eligible energy users

Relates to the application of special rebates and discounts to certain eligible energy users that conduct a manufacturing activity within the city which produces new goods primarily from waste paper or other recyclables collected from residential sources in the city.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes recycling of residential waste via energy rebates, reducing landfill use and conserving resources through manufacturing incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 2091: Establishes standards for the reuse of deconstructed building materials

Establishes standards for the reuse of deconstructed building materials; requires the uniform building code to set standards for salvage lumber; requires the secretary of state to develop a program for grading salvage lumber for structural purposes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes reuse of building materials, conserving natural resources (forests) and reducing waste, aligning with environmental conservation goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 15, 2026

A 6193: Establishes extended producer responsibility for textiles

Establishes extended producer responsibility for textiles; requires a producer, either individually or cooperatively in a group or with a representative organization to submit to the department of environmental conservation a plan for the establishment of a collection program for textile covered products.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires textile producers to establish collection programs via environmental department, reducing landfill waste and promoting resource conservation per EPR principles.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Recycling

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 12, 2026

A 8937: Requires certain landlords and property managers to provide notice to tenants on proper protocols for recycling

Requires landlords and property managers of public and private multifamily buildings in cities with a population of a million or more to provide notice to tenants on proper protocol for recycling including information on materials that are acceptable; requires the division of sanitation to develop an example notice and make it available on its website for use by landlords and property managers.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates recycling protocols for landlords to promote proper waste management and resource conservation, aligning with environmental protection goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3059: Relates to recycling electronic cigarettes

Relates to recycling electronic cigarettes; requires electronic cigarette manufacturers to submit plans regarding the collection, transportation and recycling of electronic cigarettes to the commissioner of environmental conservation.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires e-cigarette recycling plans to reduce pollution and protect environment via conservation commissioner's oversight95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Recycling

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in committee · New York · Senate May 14, 2026

S 3217: Establishes extended producer responsibility for textiles

Establishes extended producer responsibility for textiles; requires a producer, either individually or cooperatively in a group or with a representative organization to submit to the department of environmental conservation a plan for the establishment of a collection program for textile covered products.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires textile producers to establish collection programs, reducing landfill waste and promoting recycling per environmental conservation goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Recycling

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6191: Relates to producer responsibility

Enacts the affordable waste reduction act"; defines terms; provides for registration of producer responsibility organizations and service providers; establishes the producer responsibility advisory board; provides for department of environmental conservation responsibilities; provides for producer responsibility advisory board, organization, producer and service provider responsibilities; creates a recyclable or compostable covered materials lists and exempt materials list; establishes producer fees; provides for service provider reimbursement; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes waste reduction framework via producer responsibility, creating recyclable materials lists and conservation-focused advisory board, directly advancing environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Recycling

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8032: Requires further source separation of certain waste in cities with a population of one million or more

Requires further source separation of certain waste which is eligible to be redeemed under the provisions of the environmental conservation law relating to beverages which are redeemable for cash in cities with a population of one million or more.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates increased source separation for redeemable beverage waste, promoting recycling, reducing landfill waste, and aligning with environmental conservation law provisions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Recycling

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1340: Expands the types of batteries included in the rechargeable battery recycling program

Expands the types of batteries included in the rechargeable battery recycling program to include certain car batteries and requires consumers to pay a five dollar incentive payment when purchasing a new rechargeable battery if the consumer does not return an old rechargeable battery for recycling.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands battery recycling program to include car batteries with $5 incentive for returns, reducing waste and pollution per environmental protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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died · New York · Senate Apr 21, 2026

S 1574: Establishes the electric landscaping equipment rebate program; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

Establishes the electric landscaping equipment rebate program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and reduce noise pollution by promoting the adoption of quieter, zero-emission landscaping equipment; provides for rebates at the point of sale for applicants purchasing or leasing certain equipment; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates state-funded rebate program requiring budget allocation for environmental initiative, aligning with fiscal support for program funding.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes zero-emission landscaping equipment to reduce emissions, aligning with renewable energy adoption goals and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes rebates for zero-emission landscaping equipment to reduce greenhouse gases, improve air quality, and cut pollution - directly advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Air Quality Climate Change Recycling

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