"In April 2025, New York City got serious about composting, as the Department of Sanitation implemented its first-ever mandatory curbside composting program. The program aimed to divert food and yard waste generated in residential buildings from landfills, as organic materials make up a third of the City's waste stream."
"The DSNY program initially included fines aimed at tamping out noncompliance. According to an Independent Budget Office report, the push worked, but it worked best when those fines were actually being handed out."
"Enforcement of the fines was halted three weeks into the program by former Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro, which significantly impacted the program's effectiveness."
In April 2025, New York City launched its first mandatory curbside composting program to reduce organic waste in landfills. The Department of Sanitation aimed to divert food and yard waste, which constitutes a third of the city's waste stream. Initially, the program included fines for noncompliance, which proved effective. However, enforcement was halted three weeks into the program by former Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro, impacting its success.
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