3 ADDITIONAL
Organics: Under the NYC Organics Law (LL146, 2013), designated establishments are required by law to separate their organic waste. For more information about specific designated establishments, follow this link. When implementing an organics program, install additional bins at waste disposal stations dedicated to the separate collection of organic waste. Containers must have a label and be included on all program signage. Textiles. If textiles, such as fabric scraps, clothing, linens, belts, bags, and/or shoes, represent 10% or more of your waste stream during any month, you are required by law to separate and recycle this material for the whole year. To check if you are eligible for a free NYC textile recycling program, visit nyc.gov/refashion. Yard and Plant Waste . If yard and plant waste, such as grass clippings, garden debris, leaves and/or branches, represent 10% of your waste stream during any month, you are required by law to separate and recycle this material for the whole year. This material must be set out separately from all other material. Construction and Demolition. Construction and demolition waste must be set out separately from trash and recycling. Check with BIC to ensure your hauler is authorized to collect this material.
WASTE DIVERSION PROGRAMS
Bulk Waste. Coordinate with a qualified recycling vendor for all bulk items over 50% metal or plastic.
4 KEEP REGULATED WASTE STREAMS OUT OF THE TRASH
Hazardous, Universal, and Electronic Waste
Electronics, batteries, spent bulbs/ballasts, and other products that contain harmful chemicals like mercury, are hazardous to the environment and are not legally permitted to be discarded with the regular trash or recycling streams.
Tenants must safely dispose of rechargeable, auto, or other hazardous batteries, thermostats, light bulbs, and electronics using specialty, licensed vendors. Property Management can assist in arranging safe storage and removal of these items.
5 BE MINDFUL OF
Commercial Waste Containerization. For businesses that handle their own waste hauling contract and set out waste loosely on the curb for collection: • Starting March 1, 2024, ALL businesses in NYC must use bins with secure lids when setting out trash for collection • As of September 5, 2023, ALL chain stores with five or more locations in NYC must use bins with secure lids when setting out trash for collection. • As of August 1, 2023, ALL food-related businesses in NYC must use bins with secure lids when setting out trash for collection. All trash, food, and food-soiled paper must be in a bin with a secure lid when set out at the curb for collection. The requirement does not apply to recyclables (metal, glass, plastic, or clean paper and cardboard).
OTHER SPECIALTY WASTE REGULATIONS
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