Environment (Recycling)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1802: Requires contractors in certain large cities to recycle 50% of the waste generated on construction and demolition sites

This bill requires contractors working on qualifying construction or demolition projects in cities with over 1 million residents to recycle at least 50% of the waste generated (by weight), measured after the law takes effect. It applies specifically to projects like multi-unit residential buildings, larger commercial structures, and major demolitions, excluding hazardous materials like asbestos or lead-contaminated waste. Contractors must document compliance within 30 days of project completion and face fines for non-compliance, with a phased approach starting at 25% for projects permitted within one year of enactment. The law aims to reduce landfill use by integrating recycling requirements into existing waste management systems for large urban projects.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates 50% waste recycling for construction projects, reducing landfill use and promoting resource conservation in large cities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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in committee · New York · Senate May 18, 2026

S 6931: Directs state agencies to adopt a waste diversion plan

This bill requires New York state agencies (including SUNY, CUNY, and other entities overseen by the governor) to create waste diversion plans aimed at reducing landfill waste. Agencies must achieve a 10% annual reduction in waste disposal every five years, targeting a 75% overall decrease from 2018-2019 levels by 2033. Plans must detail strategies for diverting recyclables, compostables, and organics from landfills, eliminating single-use plastics where safe, and implementing dual-stream recycling where feasible. The GreenNY Council will oversee implementation and review plans, which must be publicly posted online.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates 75% landfill waste reduction by 2033 via diversion plans, targeting pollution control and conservation through recyclables/compostables and single-use plastic elimination.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4059: Relates to prohibitions on single-use food service items

Provides that restaurants and third-party food delivery service may provide single-use food service items to customers when explicitly requested by the customer; prohibits certain plastic single-use items.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits plastic single-use items, reducing plastic pollution and waste in line with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 3, 2026

S 1187: Authorizes certain local municipal agencies to use surveillance cameras to combat illegal dumping

This bill allows local municipal agencies responsible for waste management to install and use surveillance cameras to identify people illegally dumping waste. It directly affects towns and cities with authority over sanitation, enabling them to review camera footage as evidence. The key provision authorizes these agencies to deploy cameras in areas prone to illegal dumping and use the footage to track down violators. The law takes effect immediately upon passage, focusing solely on expanding local enforcement tools for waste management.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill targets illegal dumping (a pollution source) by enabling enforcement via surveillance cameras, directly reducing environmental pollution through waste management enforcement.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2536: Directs the department of environmental conservation to undertake a review of the regulations governing the permitting of landfills and transfer stations

Directs the department of environmental conservation to undertake a review of the regulations governing the permitting of landfills and transfer stations to ensure that such regulations integrate the latest scientific information.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates review of landfill regulations to integrate latest scientific data, strengthening environmental oversight and regulatory standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Recycling Waste Management

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6762: Prohibits the sale of used oil and establishes civil and criminal penalties

This bill prohibits the sale of used oil (from vehicles) to anyone except oil rerefining facilities. It directly affects auto shops, mechanics, and businesses that collect or handle used oil, banning their sale to the general public or for disposal in landfills. Key provisions include civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation for selling used oil and criminal penalties for knowing violations, including fines up to $18,000 or up to one year in jail. The law also bans selling "used oil disposal kits" meant for trash disposal, requiring proper recycling instead.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits improper used oil disposal, preventing pollution and requiring proper rerefining, directly advancing environmental protection by reducing contamination risks.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8924: Establishes a recycling program for containers of adult-use cannabis sold in New York

Establishes a recycling program for containers of adult-use cannabis sold in New York; requires such containers to be made of at least fifty percent recycled materials.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires 50% recycled materials in cannabis containers and establishes recycling program, directly conserving resources and reducing waste per environmental indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 25, 2026

S 7553: Relates to establishing extended producer responsibility for tires

Relates to establishing extended producer responsibility for tires; provides that no later than June 30, 2027 a producer shall submit a plan for the establishment of a collection program for tires; establishes the tire extended producer responsibility fund.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes tire EPR program requiring producer-funded collection, reducing landfill pollution and promoting recycling of tire waste.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5489: Relates to declaring the goal of the state of New York to source reduce, reuse, recycle, or compost no less than eighty-five percent of the solid waste generated by the year 2035

Relates to declaring the goal of the state of New York to source reduce, reuse, recycle, or compost no less than eighty-five percent of the solid waste generated by the year 2035.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentSets 85% waste diversion goal by 2035, directly advancing waste reduction and resource conservation per environmental protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6293: Requires state agencies and contractors to recycle 50% of the waste generated on public works construction and demolition sites

S 6293 requires New York state agencies and contractors working on public construction or demolition projects to recycle or reuse at least 50% of the construction and demolition debris generated on-site, measured by weight. This applies to projects starting one year or more after the law takes effect (January 1, 2026), with a lower 25% requirement for projects starting within the first year. Contractors must submit documented proof of compliance, including notarized affidavits from the agency, contractor, and waste hauler, to the state comptroller within 30 days of project completion. The law excludes hazardous materials like lead or asbestos-contaminated debris from the recycling mandate.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates 50% recycling of construction/debris waste, reducing landfill use and conserving resources, directly advancing environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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