Are You Required to File a Solid Waste Annual Report?
Do you own or operate a Solid Waste Management Facility (SWMF), such as a Construction and Demolition Debris Handling and Recovery (C&D) Facility, mulch processing, or compost facility? These facilities are regulated in accord with 6 NYCRR (New York Codes, Rules,...
The Route to Healthy Schools
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on April 22, 2022, that $59 million in funding through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is now available for the Clean Green School Initiative. The NYSERDA initiative aims to help...
The Recycling Market Rebound
Recently, the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) reported encouraging news and developments in the recycling market. SWANA is the largest member-based solid waste association in the world with more than 10,000 public and private sector professionals. In...
New York City Department of Sanitation to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Rules
The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) will be holding an online public hearing on proposed rules that relate to waste carters operating in commercial waste zones at 9:30 am on September 15, 2021. Overall, the proposed rules aim to accomplish the following:...
New Proposed Rule by DSNY
The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is proposing a new amendment to rules to tighten up on trash and recycling being left on curbsides and sidewalks stating that “mountains” of bags have been attracting rats and impacting quality of life in the...
Five Things to Know About New York State’s Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Law
Almost 40% of food produced in the United States currently goes uneaten, while an estimated 2.8 million New Yorkers are considered food insecure. Looking to reduce food waste and aid its hungry residents, New York State passed the Food Donation and Food Scraps...