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NYC suspends composting fines just weeks after rollout, citing public pushback

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Apr. 21, 2025 By Colum Motherway Just weeks after launching strict enforcement of New York City’s mandatory composting program, the Adams administration has abruptly suspended most fines, signaling a major policy shift from penalties to education and outreach. The abrupt change, announced just weeks after strict enforcement began, marks a significant reversal in the…

Avoid fines: New NYC trash container rules now enforced

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Jan. 2, 2025 By Colum Motherway In an effort to reduce the piles of black trash bags lining city streets, New York City residents have been required since Nov. 12 to place their curbside trash in secure containers. The NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) mandate applies to all properties with one to nine residential…

Your guide to NYC’s ‘Trash Revolution’ as key changes come this November

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Oct. 10, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan As the city is set to take the next step in the “Trash Revolution,” many New Yorkers wonder what these new mandates and initiatives will mean for their households.  “Trash Revolution” is New York City’s latest initiative to improve waste management, reduce trash visibility, and combat rat infestations.…