Passage of this law will ensure that weekly recycling is no longer part of the annual budget process. Now, we will make sure by law that all New Yorkers receive this essential service. People want to recycle, and we should make it easier for them to do so. Expecting them to store recyclables for two weeks at a time is unrealistic. To ensure that recycling participation continues to expand and the Fresh Kills landfill closes on schedule, this law is a must.
Recycling is both environmentally and economically sound.
We passed the landmark 1989 recycling law, and we know that we need recycling to make sure that the Fresh Kills landfill closes by January 1, 2002. And we will now bring weekly recycling to all of New York City.