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City Adds New Recycling Rules

Enforcement of Commercial Organics Rules Starts July 31 – The following NYC establishments are now required by law to separate their organic waste. Businesses covered by these rules must separate staff-handled, back of house food scraps, plant trimmings, food-soiled paper and certified compostable products from garbage and other recyclables. Enforcement of these requirements begins on July 31, 2022.

  • Food Service Establishments (such as restaurants, delis, coffee shops, cafeterias, etc.)
  • Food Service Establishments having 7,000 to 14,999 square feet
  • Chain Food Service Establishments of 2 to 99 NYC locations with combined floor area 8,000 square feet or more
  • Food Service Establishments in Hotels having 100 to 149 guest rooms
  • Food Service Establishments with combined floor area 8,000 square feet or more in the same building or location
  • Retail Food Stores (such as supermarkets and grocery stores)
    • Retail food Stores having 10,000 to 24,999 square feet
    • Chain Retail Food Stores of 3 or more NYC locations with combined floor area 10,000 square feet or more
  • Food Preparation Locations having 6,000 square feet or more
  • Catering Establishments hosting on-site events to be attended by more than 100 people
  • Temporary Public Events to be attended by more than 500 people

More information can be found at nyc.gov/commercialorganics.

https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/dsny/site/services/food-scraps-and-yard-waste-page/commercial-requirements