2023-06-26 11:48:00
New York prepares to compulsory food waste separation and composting to reduce greenhouse gas emissions After the New York City Council passed a new bill with the goal of eliminating recyclable and organic waste by 2030, reducing the burden of waste disposal costs.
Composting from food waste is currently voluntary in New York City, but the New York City Council recently approved a bill requiring New York City residents to separate food waste from their general bins for composting. The same applies to the sorting of trash and recyclable items that were already done before.
Initially, this policy will be implemented in some jurisdictions. It will start in Brooklyn and continue with Queens in October this year. before moving on to the Bronx and Staten Island in March 2024 and Manhattan in October 2024. The goal is to reduce the amount of organic waste the city sends to landfills. which causedgreenhouse gasesthe so-called “methane” by the former mayor of New York This rule was issued on a voluntary basis, but the upcoming new rule is compulsory.
The municipality will set up organic waste collection centers for making fertilizer in each district. Including the e-waste collection center The goal is to be able to dispose of recyclable waste. and organic waste to be gone by 2030, which the report reveals. About half of New York City’s residential waste is organic and solid waste. which accounts for the largest share of New York City’s waste. According to a 2021 report from the New York City Independent Budget Office. It reveals that the proportion of organic waste accounts for 37 percent of all waste in New York City. which requires more money to manage than general waste
Although some experts believe that enforcing the above policies will be key to financial sustainability. But the administration believes New Yorkers will need time to adjust to the new regime. For this rule will apply to people who live in buildings, condominiums, houses, except for those who live in public housing. because it is not under the rules of this municipality
It marks another important step for the United States in eliminating food waste. San Francisco started eliminating food waste in 2009, while California did.
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