Residential curbside organics collection.

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to residential curbside organics collection, and to repeal subdivision a of section 16-308 of such code, in relation to pilot programs for the diversion of organic waste

This bill would require the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) to create a citywide curbside organics program for residential buildings by October 2, 2023, for residential properties at least 30 sanitation districts, as determined by the DSNY commissioner and by October 7, 2024, for residential properties in all remaining sanitation districts. The bill would also require that the Department of Sanitation develop outreach and education materials, and post such materials on its website, to inform residents about the program and instruct residents on how to properly source separate organic waste.