On February 1, 2023, NYC Mayor Eric Adams and Commissioner Jessica Tisch introduced a comprehensive composting plan that makes composting food scraps mandatory from April 1, 2023. This initiative aims to enhance environmental sustainability and manage the city's rat population. All five boroughs are now equipped with designated compost bins, and failure to adhere to this requirement will lead to fines after a warning period. Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar highlighted the importance of composting, noting that compostable waste significantly contributes to residential waste and greenhouse gas emissions.
Local Law 89 was passed by the City Council in 2023, making composting mandatory. The need to curb rat populations and improve environmental sustainability motivated lawmakers to support a comprehensive citywide composting system.
Compacting organic waste accounts for 34% of our residential waste and 20% of our greenhouse gas emissions, stated Queens Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar.
Starting April 1, New York residents must compost all household food and organic scraps in city-designated compost bins. With curbside composting now in all five boroughs, we will reach our goal of reducing food-based emissions 33% by 2030.
As of April 1, composting food scraps in city-designated bins will be mandatory, with fines for non-compliance. The new bins were distributed throughout the borough and reached all parts of the city.
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