Directs state agencies to adopt a waste diversion plan to reduce waste disposal.
The bill mandates state agencies to develop a waste diversion plan aimed at reducing waste disposal by 10% every five years, starting from a baseline of fiscal years 2018-2019, with a goal of achieving a 75% overall reduction. The plan must include a schedule for waste audits, a strategy for diverting organic waste from landfills, a strategy to eliminate single-use plastics, and consideration of transitioning to dual-stream recycling. The plan must be filed with the Department of Environmental Conservation and posted on its website.
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