New York City has implemented various organic waste laws and programs to encourage waste reduction and promote recycling and composting.
For example, many businesses are mandated to separate their organic waste for beneficial use, if they generate a certain amount of waste per week. There are also recycling requirements for large food waste generators, such as food courts and arenas.
These laws aim to increase the recycling of organic waste, reduce the amount of trash placed in landfills, and lower New York City’s greenhouse gas emissions.