by Action | Mar 20, 2026 | Recycling
Your business may be required to comply with NYC’s Commercial Organics Law (Local Law 146). The law requires some businesses to separate their organic waste (food scraps, food-soiled paper, and plant waste) from the rest of their waste. Establishments that may be...
by Action | Mar 20, 2026 | Recycling
Organics recycling is the process of diverting natural materials like food scraps, yard waste, and soiled paper from landfills. Acceptable organic waste includes: compostable products, biodegradable food containers, utensils, cups, plant waste (trimmings and leaves),...
by Action | Mar 20, 2026 | Recycling
For curbside service in NYC, 16 RCNY § 1-02.1 requires that all garbage and organics must be placed out in bins with lids that close completely. All regular garbage should be placed in a black bag and put in your tote, container, or bin. All paper, plastics, metals,...
by Action | Mar 20, 2026 | Recycling
Your method of recycling collection will dictate how many bins you need to maintain at your business. If you have a single-stream or comingle recycling services (you do not separate paper/carboard from other recyclables) You need one bin for trash, and one bin for all...
by Action | Mar 20, 2026 | Recycling
Yes, co-mingling recyclables and waste in the same container is PROHIBITED. All recyclable material must be kept separate from all garbage at all times. All garbage and recycling containers must be labeled with the designated material type. You should have separate...
