NYC Administrative Code

§ 16-129.1 — Rate for the use of department compost facilities.

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What is NYC AC § 16-129.1?

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This section authorizes the commissioner to collect fees for the disposal of yard waste and organic waste at department compost facilities. The fees are established through rules set by the commissioner. Applies to entities utilizing compost facilities for waste disposal.

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§ 16-129.1 Rate for the use of department compost facilities.

AC § 16-129.1

The commissioner is authorized to collect fees for the disposal of yard waste and organic waste at department compost facilities. Such fees shall be set by rule promulgated by the commissioner. For purposes of this section, the terms "yard waste" and "organic waste" have the same meanings as set forth in section 16-303 and the term "compost facilities" means facilities operated by the department and used for the aerobic and thermophilic decomposition of organic constituents of solid waste to produce a stable, humus-like material. (Am. L.L. 2023/085, 7/9/2023, eff. 7/9/2023)

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