Environment (Recycling)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4234: Requires the establishment of electronics and hazardous waste recycling programs in towns within Nassau and Suffolk counties

This bill requires all towns in Nassau and Suffolk counties to create a one-year pilot program for recycling electronics (like old phones and computers) and hazardous waste (such as batteries and chemicals). Each town must establish a public drop-off location for residents within 180 days of the bill taking effect and run the program for at least one year. Towns must also report to state leaders after two years, detailing how much waste was collected, how it was handled (recycled, disposed, or treated), and participation rates compared to the population. The program is temporary, set to expire three years after the bill becomes law.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates electronics/hazardous waste recycling programs to reduce pollution and promote proper disposal of harmful materials, directly advancing environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hazardous Materials Recycling

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 602: Relates to prohibitions on single-use plastic straws and stirrers in restaurants

Provides that restaurants may provide single-use plastic straws to customers when explicitly requested by the customer; prohibits single-use plastic stirrers.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits plastic stirrers and restricts plastic straws to requests, reducing plastic pollution per environmental protection goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 7552: Establishes extended producer responsibility for gas cylinders

Establishes extended producer responsibility for gas cylinders; provides that no later than December 31, 2029 a producer shall submit a plan for the establishment of a collection program for gas cylinders.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes extended producer responsibility for gas cylinders, requiring producer-led collection programs to reduce waste and pollution, aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6071: Creates the "Pennies for Parks" program providing funds for capital expenditures at state parks and historic sites; imposes a fee on single use plastic carryout bags

Creates the "Pennies for Parks" program providing funds for capital expenditures at state parks and historic sites; imposes fee of five cents on single use carryout bags; establishes the pennies for parks fund to hold funds received from the fee on single use carryout bags.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes 5¢ plastic bag fee to fund state park capital projects via dedicated 'Pennies for Parks' fund, creating new revenue stream for public infrastructure.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFee on single-use plastics reduces pollution; dedicated fund supports park conservation and historic site preservation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Parks & Recreation Recycling

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 27, 2026

A 1749: 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 plans and recycling infrastructure, directly reducing waste and pollution while conserving natural resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · New York · Assembly Dec 8, 2025

A 2379: Establishes state and municipal composting programs

Establishes state and municipal composting programs; requires all state and municipal agencies to establish a composting program in buildings owned, occupied or operated by such agencies; allows such agencies to arrange for collection of compostable waste by a private carter, transport such waste itself or process such waste on-site; requires reports on the costs and effectiveness of such programs.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires state/municipal composting programs to reduce landfill waste and methane emissions, directly advancing environmental protection through waste diversion.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1459: Establishes extended producer responsibility for household appliances and refrigerants

Establishes extended producer responsibility for household appliances and refrigerants; provides that no later than December 31, 2027, producers shall submit a plan to the department of environmental conservation for the establishment of a collection program for certain covered products.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes extended producer responsibility for appliances/refrigerants, requiring collection programs to reduce waste and prevent pollution from hazardous materials.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Recycling

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5072: Relates to the paper carryout bag reduction fee

Implements a one year phase-in period for a local law, ordinance or resolution imposing a paper carryout bag reduction fee where forty percent of such fees are returned to such county or city for the purpose of purchasing and distributing reusable bags, with priority given to low- and fixed-income communities, and after the first year, such forty percent of fees shall be remitted to the person who collected the fees.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill imposes bag fee with 40% funds directed to purchase reusable bags, reducing single-use plastic/paper waste and promoting conservation in low-income communities.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2164: Establishes extended producer responsibility for household appliances and refrigerants

Establishes extended producer responsibility for household appliances and refrigerants; provides that no later than December 31, 2027, producers shall submit a plan to the department of environmental conservation for the establishment of a collection program for certain covered products.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires producers to establish collection programs for appliances/refrigerants by 2027, reducing waste and preventing pollution from improper disposal, aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Recycling

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6886: Provides for the provision to consumers of information concerning household hazardous products at the point of retail sale by labels and pamphlets

Establishes a program to provide information to consumers concerning household hazardous products; provides such information be available at the point of retail sale by labels and pamphlets; provides such information should disclose hazards and inform people of environmentally safer alternatives; provides for the establishment of a hazardous product list by the department of environmental conservation.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires retail disclosure of hazards and safer alternatives, promoting reduced use of hazardous products and supporting environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Recycling

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