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|  Recycling in New York City Every building in New York City is required by law to recycle — including every residence, city agency, school, institution, and business. Recycling refers to the collection and reprocessing of waste materials into new products. Recycling regulations depend on the type of collection service you receive:
To request free recycling literature and
decals: All street events, including block parties and street fairs, are required to recycle. Non-compliance with recycling regulations is punishable by fines starting at $25 and increasing to $500 for repeat violations. Find out how to recycle at your event. NYC Agencies are responsible for ensuring that outside vendors recycle any designated materials produced by their work for the Agency. Recycling requirements must be included in all contract and concession agreements where recyclables are generated as part of the operation of the vendor service(s). ALSO SEE what happens to recyclables, reports for detailed descriptions and analyses of NYC’s recycling and waste prevention programs. Read a brief history of recycling in NYC. Watch videos about NYC's recycling program. See TV clips to view ads the NYC Department of Sanitation developed to promote recycling. To learn about successful recycling programs established in City Agencies, visit waste prevention and recycling case studies. Find vendors for additional materials you can recycle. See the laws and directives governing recycling and solid waste management. For additional links on recycling, go to recycling resources. | |
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