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NYC to Enforce Mandatory Composting by 2025

3/27/2025

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Beginning April 1, 2025, New York City will implement mandatory composting, compelling residents to sort food scraps and yard waste from their trash. With fines starting at $25 for small buildings and soaring to $300 for larger ones, the city faces a daunting challenge, as fewer than 5% of residents currently comply, raising alarms about potential violations and low engagement.

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Story summary

Beginning April 1, 2025, New York City will implement mandatory composting, compelling residents to sort food scraps and yard waste from their trash. With fines starting at $25 for small buildings and soaring to $300 for larger ones, the city faces a daunting challenge, as fewer than 5% of residents currently comply, raising alarms about potential violations and low engagement.