Requires cities with a population of one million or more to collect discarded recyclable materials at city parks, playgrounds, historic sites and other recreational facilities; requires the posting of signs on facilities without trash receptacles stating that trash must be retained until you reach a trash can; provides state assistance for such programs.
NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
BILL NUMBER: A6097
SPONSOR: Colton TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the general city law, in relation to
requiring the collection of recyclable materials at parks, playgrounds,
historic sites and other recreational facilities in cities with a popu-
lation of one million or more; and to amend the environmental conserva-
tion law, in relation to providing state assistance therefor to munici-
palities
PURPOSE OF THE BILL: The bill would reduce waste management costs for
cities of one million or more by requiring recycling in parks, historic
sites and other facilities, as well as encouraging users of these facil-
ities to carry out the waste they generate.
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: The bill amends the General Cities Law to
require the establishment of recycling programs in all city parks,
historic sites and recreational facilities for cities with more than one
million population. In addition, such cities are required to post signs
in these facilities encouraging users to carry out their waste. The
bill also allows these cities to apply to grants from the Environmental
Protection Fund to support their recycling programs.
JUSTIFICATION: Large cities should set the standard for recycling in
facilities, thereby encouraging others to do the same. Not only will
this reduce garbage generated in the facilities, but reduce costs of
garbage removal for such cities. Although some voluntary recycling
programs have occurred, this bill would ensure that these recycling
programs continue, regardless of changes in policy or management.
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: The bill should cover waste management costs for
state and local governments in facilities they operate and encourage the
removal of garbage generated by users of these facilities.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This act would take effect the thirtieth day after it
law.
