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CB2 hears that organics program uptake is low in CD2; DSNY fines to begin April 1

2698786 · March 19, 2025
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A Manhattan Solid Waste Advisory Board representative told Community Board 2's executive committee that only about 6—% of organic waste in the district is being diverted into the city's organics program. The representative said fines will begin April 1 and committee members discussed outreach and bin size concerns.

A representative from the Manhattan Solid Waste Advisory Board reported to the Community Board 2 executive committee that the borough's organics collection program has low participation in the district, with roughly 6 to 8 percent of organic waste entering the organics stream so far.

The presenter said a broader majority of organic material remains headed to…

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