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Commercial organic waste separation legislation
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Intro 1228, sponsored by Chair Ibrau, addresses the issue of commercial organic waste separation in New York City.
- The bill aims to update requirements for businesses to source-separate compostable materials
- It aligns commercial requirements with the city's commitment to diversion of compostable waste on the residential side
- The Adams administration supports this bill, recognizing that the CWZ system will improve commercial diversion through financial incentives
Javier Lojan
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Intro twelve twenty eight, sponsored by Chair Ibrau, takes on the issue of commercial organic separation.
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The Adams administration and this council have worked closely on residential composting over the last several years, but requirements for businesses have lagged behind being covered by the arcane and outdated local law one forty six of twenty thirteen.
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We agree with the council member that requirements for businesses to source separate compostable materials should match the city's commitment to the version of compostable waste on the residential side.
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Particularly given that the commercial waste zone system will improve commercial diversion by providing financial incentives to businesses, we support this bill.