The DSNY began enforcing the city’s new composting mandate, violators charged a fine
The DSNY began enforcing the city’s new composting mandate, violators charged a fine ( Photo: @nycsanitation Instagram)

Composting, the separation of foodstuffs from other trash, became mandatory on April 1 and in the first ten days, the Department of Sanitation handed out 2,400 summonses to violators. Some city council members want to repeal the law, calling it another money grab.

Over 2,400 Fines Handed out by Sanitation for Compost Violations; Some Council Members Object
11 Apr 2025 | 05:52
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The city appears to be escalating its crackdown efforts against building owners who violate the new composting law even as some city council members are pushing a bill to scrap the law governing food scraps.

The Department of Sanitation as of April 11, had issued 2,463 summonses citywide, DSNY spokesperson,...

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