AGENCY TESTIMONY
Universal curbside composting program
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Commissioner Tisch introduces the universal curbside composting program, highlighting its accessibility and success across New York City.
- Describes the program as allowing all New Yorkers to set out food scraps and yard waste weekly on their recycling day
- Reports a 65% increase in compostable waste diverted from landfills over the last two years
- Mentions high enthusiasm for the program, with Staten Island residents requesting more brown bins than any other borough
- Emphasizes that this program is now citywide and easy to access for all residents
Jessica Tisch
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This sweeping change to waste set out in collection is only one of several major new initiatives taking place at DSNY.
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After decades of attempts, we now have a universal easy accessible in citywide curbside composting program allowing all New Yorkers to set out their food scraps and yard waste every week on their recycling day.
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The response to this program has been astounding.
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Compostable waste diverted from landfill has risen 65% over the last 2 years, and enthusiasm is unabated with Staten Island residents requesting more brown bins this summer and fall than any other borough.
