Int 1942-2020

Be it enacted by the Council as follows: Section 1. Title 16 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new section 16-308.1 to read as follows: � 16-308.1 Organic waste drop off sites. a. The commissioner shall ensure that at least three drop off sites for food waste and yard waste are established and operational in each community district no later than June 1, 2021. Each such site shall have a minimum of 20 hours available per week for residents to drop off food waste and yard waste, and shall be located in a geographic area that is easily accessible, including for persons with disabilities, and in close proximity to public transportation. Notice of a site's hours of operation shall be clearly displayed on such site and on the department's website. b. The commissioner shall make available on the department's website information about each of the drop off sites, including its address, contact information, hours of operation and services provided. c. The commissioner, in consultation with any agencies identified by the mayor, shall establish and engage in outreach and education efforts to inform residents about the drop off sites, including their locations, contact information, hours of operation and the services they provide. d. The commissioner shall, beginning January 1, 2022 and every six months thereafter, submit a report to the mayor and the speaker of the council regarding the operation of the drop off sites established pursuant to this section. Such report shall include, but not be limited to, the following information for the prior six-month period, disaggregated by drop off site: (i) the amount of material collected at such site; (ii) the number of individuals utilizing such site; (iii) the number of full-time and part-time staff persons working at such site, if any; and (iv) where the food waste and yard waste collected at such site was sent. � 2. This local law takes effect immediately. NKA LS 13724 5/7/2020