New York State Bag Waste Reduction Act
Prohibits all persons required to collect New York State sales tax from providing plastic carryout bags to customers, with specific exemptions for produce or pharmacy bags.
Waste Management
Laws filed under this category in plain English.
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Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Law
Businesses generating an average of 2 tons of food scraps per week must donate excess edible food and recycle all remaining scraps if a recycler is within 25 miles.
Organic Waste Methane Emissions Reduction (SB 1383)
Requires all businesses to subscribe to organic waste collection services or self-haul organic waste to a recycling facility to reduce methane emissions from landfills.