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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PR- 199-03
July 16, 2003

MAYOR MICHAEL R. BLOOMBERG SIGNS LEGISLATION IMPROVING RECYCLING

Remarks by Mayor Bloomberg at a Public Hearing on Local Law

“The next bill before me is Introductory Number 485-A, sponsored at my request by Council Member McMahon.  This bill will amend the City’s Administrative Code by temporarily reducing the frequency of the Department of Sanitation’s collection of designated recyclable materials from once a week collection to alternate week collection beginning this month.  In addition, this bill allows for the recycling of Plastic materials.  By collecting recyclables on an alternate week basis the savings to the City will be approximately $9 million dollars.

“Intro. 485-A also provides for an earlier return of the collection of glass recyclables beginning on April 1st, 2004. Prior to signing this bill, glass recycling was to be reinstituted by July 1st, 2004.  The bill also codifies the suspension of the collection of yard waste until June 30, 2004 and resumes the collection of Christmas trees. 

“This Administration is committed to environmental protection through a fiscally responsible recycling program.  While it is increasingly difficult in these fiscal times to balance the need for environmental conservation with other budgetary priorities confronting the City, we believe that Intro. 485-A reflects the appropriate balance.”





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