Organic waste recycling by city agencies.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to organic waste recycling by city agencies” Read the full text
Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
What it does
This bill would designate, for City agencies, organic waste as a recyclable material, and require DSNY to establish rules governing the source separation of organic waste that is generated by City agencies in the preparation and service of meals.
Summary written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Hearing Held by Committee · Apr 6, 2026
Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
Laid Over by Committee · Apr 6, 2026
Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
Hearing Held by Committee · Apr 16, 2026
Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
Amendment Proposed by Comm · Apr 16, 2026
Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
Amended by Committee · Apr 16, 2026
Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
Approved by Committee · Apr 16, 2026
Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
Approved by Council · Apr 16, 2026
Sent to Mayor by Council · Apr 16, 2026
City Charter Rule Adopted · May 16, 2026
Administration
Returned Unsigned by Mayor · May 18, 2026
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 355-A
officialSummary of Int. No. 355
officialInt. No. 355
officialJanuary 29, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 1-29-26
officialCommittee Report 4/6/26
officialHearing Testimony 4/6/26
officialHearing Transcript 4/6/26
officialProposed Int. No. 355-A - 4/10/26
officialProposed Int. No. 355-A - Fiscal Impact Statement - City Council
officialCommittee Report 4/16/26
officialHearing Transcript 4/16/26
officialCommittee Report - Stated Meeting
officialApril 16, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialInt. No. 355-A (FINAL)
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 4-16-26
officialLDU Letter to City Legislative Affairs
officialLocal Law 88
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
12
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Sandy NurseFarah N. LouisAlthea V. StevensRita C. JosephCrystal HudsonSelvena N. Brooks-PowersShahana K. HanifGale A. BrewerHarvey D. EpsteinChris BanksJennifer GutiérrezJames F. Gennaro
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Returned Unsigned by Mayor (May 18, 2026).