N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 16-312: § 16-312 Processing recyclable materials.

The commissioner shall establish procedures and standards for processing recyclable materials designated pursuant to section 16-305 of this chapter in city owned or operated recycling centers, city owned or operated transfer stations or any city owned or operated facility that renders recyclable materials suitable for reuse or marketing and sale. The commissioner shall annually review such procedures and standards and make any changes necessary to conform to the requirements of the marketplace.