AGENCY TESTIMONY
DSNY's support for Intro 697 on waste characterization studies
0:18:33
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20 sec
DSNY expresses support for Intro 697, which mandates continued waste characterization studies. The department recognizes the importance of these studies in informing waste reduction and diversion efforts.
- The bill requires waste characterization studies in 2028 and 2032
- DSNY acknowledges the usefulness of past studies in guiding their efforts
- Understanding waste composition is crucial for developing effective reduction and diversion strategies
Joshua Goodman
0:18:33
The final bill interest 697, sponsored by council member nurse as well, renews the existing mandate to conduct waste characterization studies, specifically requiring 1 in 2028 and 1 in 2032.
0:18:43
We appreciate the council members' forethought on this, only by knowing what is in our ways can we hope to reduce and divert it, and we have certainly found past studies to be useful.
0:18:51
Thank you, and we look forward to taking your questions.
