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Agency Rules
A rule is a standard or requirement set by a City agency that can affect the public. Find upcoming hearings, make comments, read transcripts, and learn more about rules that have been adopted. Visit NYC Rules for more information about agency rulemaking.
Proposed Rules
Review proposed rules and provide comments before they are adopted into law.
Commercial Waste Zone Records and Reporting Requirements
Proposed Rule Relating to Commercial Waste Zone Records and Reporting Requirements
- June 10, 2024, 9:30 AM
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Amendment to Rule Relating to Mandatory Organics
- Proposed amendment to mandatory organics rule and notice of public hearing (April 3, 2024)
- Opening statement
- Public comments
- Hearing transcript
Amendment to Rule Relating to the Small Business Forward Initiative
- Proposed amendment and notice of public hearing to the rule relating to commercial recycling and organics in accordance with the Small Business Forward initiative (April 5, 2024)
- Opening statement
- Hearing transcript
Recently Adopted Rules
Initial Zone Rule for Commercial Waste Zones
Effective: May 19, 2024
- Proposed amendment to initial zone rule and AMENDED notice of public hearing (March 25, 2024)
- Opening statement
- Public comments
- Hearing transcript
Use of Certain Receptacles by Commercial Establishments
Effective: March 1, 2024
Requirement of Source Separation of Residential Organic Waste
Effective: October 21, 2023
Use of Certain Receptacles by Chain Stores
Adopted August 2, 2023
Use of certain receptacles by food-related businesses
Adopted: June 30, 2023
- Proposed rule and notice of public hearing (June 22, 2023)
- Opening statement
- Hearing transcript
- Public comments
Source separation of yard waste and commingling of organic waste
Adopted: June 30, 2023
- Mandatory Curbside Composting Implementation Plan, required pursuant to Local Law 85 of 2023 (July 9, 2023)
- Proposed rule and notice of public hearing (April 27, 2023)
- Hearing transcript
- Public comments
Times for placement of refuse and recyclables on the curb for pickup
Adopted: December, 2022
Submission of rulemaking petitions to the Department of Sanitation
Published: December 20, 2021
Effective: January 19, 2022
Building waste management plans for certain buildings
Published: December 20, 2021
Effective: April 1, 2022
Department of Sanitation's penalty schedule
Published October 15, 2021
Effective: November 14, 2021
Commercial Waste Zones Rules
Establishment of 20 Commercial Waste Zones
Adopted: February, 2020
NOTE: The rules become effective in each zone as the commercial waste zones get implemented.
Commercial Waste Zones Customer Service and Operations Rules
Adopted: November, 2021
NOTE: The rules become effective in each zone as the commercial waste zones get implemented.
Public Safety Requirements for Carters Operating in Commercial Waste Zones
Adopted: November, 2021
NOTE: The rules become effective in each zone as the commercial waste zones get implemented.
Commercial Waste Generation Audits
Adopted: November, 2021
NOTE: The rules become effective in each zone as the commercial waste zones get implemented.