New York bill S05202 mandates recycling of 50% of construction and demolition waste in cities with populations over one million.

The New York State Senate bill S05202 aims to reduce waste from construction and demolition activities in cities with populations exceeding one million. Contractors must recycle or reuse at least 50% of the waste generated on site. This applies to projects like new residential buildings, non-residential buildings, and demolitions of residential buildings with four or more units. Exemptions include projects requiring only plumbing or electrical permits.

New York bill S05202 mandates recycling of 50% of construction and demolition waste in cities with populations over one million.

The New York State Senate bill S05202 aims to reduce waste from construction and demolition activities in cities with populations exceeding one million. Contractors must recycle or reuse at least 50% of the waste generated on site. This applies to projects like new residential buildings, non-residential buildings, and demolitions of residential buildings with four or more units. Exemptions include projects requiring only plumbing or electrical permits.