A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the removal of solid waste and recyclable materials and reducing distribution of single-use items at street activities, and to repeal section 16-326 of such code, relating to definitions applicable to sponsor responsibilities concerning solid waste and recyclable materials at street events

Summary

This bill would codify a requirement that a sponsor of any street activity permitted by the Street Activity Permit Office (SAPO) perform solid waste disposal and recycling practices. The sponsor would also have to ensure that food vendors at street activities, not including food service establishments, provide beverage stirrers, beverage splash sticks, straws, eating utensils, eating containers, condiment packets, and napkins only upon request. The items would have to be compostable, except for straws and condiment packets. As applicable, sponsors would be required to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use plastic beverage straws that are not compostable and display signs indicating straw availability. SAPO and the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) would have enforcement power. Sponsors would have to submit compliance plans to SAPO, SAPO would have to notify sponsors of the responsibilities, and SAPO and DSNY would have to include information on allowed items on their websites.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council