PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Lewis Dubuque, Northeast Regional Vice President of National Waste And Recycling Association on Idling Fines for Private Refuse Haulers
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Lewis Dubuque, representing the National Waste And Recycling Association, expresses opposition to increased idling fines for private refuse haulers in New York City. He argues that the citizen idling complaint program is problematic for commercial refuse trucks and that the proposed increase in fines could lead to negative consequences.
- Dubuque highlights the crucial role of sanitation workers and the challenges they face in their work.
- He questions why commercial refuse collections are not exempt from idling violations, given their similarity to residential collections under the commercial waste zone program.
- The testimony strongly opposes Intro 291, which would increase idling fines up to $6000 for a third offense, arguing it could promote reckless behavior by citizen videographers.
Lewis Dubuque
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Thank you, Chairman.
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My name is Lou De Beau, Northeast Regional Vice President of the National Waste And Recycling Association, and I'm here today to express our concerns and opposition to the imposition of increased idling fines for private refuse haulers operating in New York city.
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Sanitation workers play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of our communities.
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Their job is demanding, and their work often involves complex and challenging conditions.
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Imposing fines on sanitation trucks for Ireland could have several negative consequences that outweigh the intended environmental benefits.
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It's important to note that DSNY trucks at pickup residential refuse are exempt from idling violations.
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With the implementation of the commercial waste zone program, Private refuse collection is more like a franchise system run by the city of New York where all aspects of commercial refuse collection are determined by DSNY.
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This reality minimizes the differences between residential and commercial collections and begs the question why commercial refuse collections are not exempt from idling violations.
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Of greater concern is the disturbing and problematic method of enforcing of idling laws for commercial refuse trucks as part of the citizen idling complaint program.
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While we wholeheartedly support initiatives aimed at reducing emissions and promoting a healthier environment, we believe that the program, particularly as it pertains to commercial sanitation, creates several negative impacts that need to be addressed.
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NWRA is strongly opposed to intro 291 that would adopt a progressive idling fine schedule, increasing idling fines to $6000 for a 3rd offense.
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This significant increase will promote more reckless behavior by citizen videographers who can receive 25% of the fine paid.
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Sanitation trucks are equipped the specialized equipment that needs to remain operational while the vehicle is stationary.
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Idyllian allows crucial systems such as compaction mechanisms and hydraulic lifts to function properly and efficiently.
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Without idling these systems could fail or perform suboptimal.
Aaron Jacobs
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Thank you for your testimony.
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Your time has expired.
James F. Gennaro
3:47:34
Okay.
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Thank you.
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We just submitted
Lewis Dubuque
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our testimony already, so you can you can read that it's your own lecture.
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Thank you.
