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- Referred to cities
- Referred to cities
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Requires N.Y. city to collect discarded recyclable materials at city parks, playgrounds, historic sites and other facilities
In Assembly Committee · Environmental Conservation · Sponsor William Colton
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BILL NUMBER:S1161
Title of bill
An act to amend the general city law, in relation to requiring the collection of recyclable materials at parks, playgrounds, historic sites and other recreational facilities in cities with a population of one million or more; and to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to providing state assistance therefor to municipalities
Purpose of the bill
The bill would reduce waste management costs for cities of one million or more by requiring recycling in parks, historic sites and other facilities, as well as encouraging users of these facilities to carry out the waste they generate.
Summary of provisions
The bill amends the General Cities Law to require the establishment of recycling programs in all city parks, historic sites and recreational facilities for cities with more than one million population. In addition, such cities are required to post signs in these facilities encouraging users to carry out their waste. The bill also allows these cities to apply to grants from the Environmental Protection Fund to support their recycling programs.
Justification
Large cities should set the standard for recycling in facilities, thereby encouraging others to do the same. Not only will this reduce garbage generated in the facilities, but reduce costs of garbage removal for such cities. Although some voluntary recycling programs have occurred, this bill would ensure that these recycling programs continue, regardless of changes in policy or management.
Prior legislative history
2009-2010: Senate referred to Cities & Assembly referred to Environmental Conservation 2011-2012: S.1917- Referred to Cities 2013-2014: S.929- Referred to Cities
Fiscal implications
The bill should cover waste management costs for state and local governments in facilities they operate and encourage the removal of garbage generated by users of these facilities.
Effective date
This act would take effect the thirtieth day after it law.
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