In response to widespread confusion and public backlash, New York City has rolled back strict composting penalties just weeks after they were implemented. Under the new guidelines, only buildings with over 30 units may face fines for failing to compost, and these properties will receive multiple warnings prior to incurring a $100 fine. This adjustment aims to enhance compliance while maintaining the mandatory nature of composting. Officials emphasize ongoing education to improve participation across the city, particularly in smaller residences that will face fines in the future.
These fines are getting trashed. The city is backing off on heavy monetary penalties for those who fail to compost their garbage, marking a major rollback less than three weeks after the mandatory program went into effect.
Effective immediately, only buildings with more than 30 units can be fined for refusing to compost. Larger properties will also have plenty of time to clean up their acts under the relaxed rules - four warnings will be issued before they are slapped with a $100 fine.
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