N.Y.C. Admin. Code § L.L. 2002/011: L.L. 2002/011

Enactment date: 7/1/2002

Int. No. 201-A

By Council Member McMahon (at the request of the Mayor)

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the collection of designated recyclable materials.

Be it enacted by the Council as follows:

Section 1. Legislative findings and intent. The Council finds that the short term suspension of glass, plastic, and beverage cartons recycling is necessary at this time on an emergency basis due to the budget deficit arising out of the September 11 tragedy and the accompanying economic downturn. This temporary suspension does not change, amend, modify or repeal the goals or purposes of Local Law 19 of 1989. The Council reaffirms and reiterates its full declaration of legislative intent and findings of Local Law 19 of 1989.

The Council finds that the City is faced with a solid waste management crisis and must find innovative ways to reduce the amount of solid waste sent to out-of-state landfills. The Council declares its unyielding commitment to provide the residents of the City with an environmentally sound, efficient and viable recycling program. During this temporary suspension period, a joint task force will be created to develop a plan to implement a more environmentally sound, effective and viable recycling program. The Council finds that the Mayor and Council must work together to ensure that the recycling program removes as much recyclable material from the solid waste stream as possible.

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[Consolidated provisions are not included in this Appendix A]

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§ 3. This local law shall take effect immediately and shall expire on June 30, 2004.