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Common Sense Caucus pushes back on NYC’s mandatory composting law, call for voluntary participation

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Common sense caucus on composting regulations

Apr. 8, 2025 By Colum Motherway A group of City Council Members known as the “Common Sense Caucus” is gearing up to introduce legislation next week aimed at making New York City’s recently implemented mandatory household composting program voluntary.  The caucus, which includes Council Members Robert Holden, Kristy Marmorato, Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, Susan…

Composting crackdown begins in NYC April 1st with $25 fines for violations

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Apr. 1, 2025 By Colum Motherway New York City’s waste reduction efforts are entering a new phase this week, as the city’s sanitation agency begins enforcing mandatory composting laws with fines for non-compliance.  Starting today, April 1, residents must separate food waste from regular trash or risk a $25 fine from the Department of…