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Solid Waste & Recycling Newsletter 

NYS Food Donation & Food Scraps Recycling Law Update

Effective Jan. 1, 2022, businesses and institutions that generate an annual average of two or more tons of wasted food per week must donate excess edible food to the maximum extent practicable and recycle all remaining food scraps if they are located within 25 miles of an organics recycler with capacity (e.g. composting facility, anaerobic digester, etc.).

View list of Designated Food Scraps Generators (DFSG) and their requirements for compliance with the law.

  • DFSG Waiver Form (PDF): This form may be used by DFSG who would like to apply for a waiver from a portion or all requirements of the Law for the 2022 calendar year. If applicable, submit this form by October 1, 2021.

Learn more about the law, adopted Part 350 regulations, compliance requirements, and additional resources. Contact FoodScrapsLaw@dec.ny.gov with any questions.

 2021 NYS Recycling Leadership Awards - Accepting Nominations

New York State Association for Reduction, Reuse and Recycling (NYSAR3) has opened their annual NYS Recycling Leadership Awards nomination period. These awards acknowledge those who have worked tirelessly for recycling, composting, reuse and waste reduction initiatives in New York State. Nominees do not have to be a NYSAR3 member. 

Award Categories:

  • Lifetime Achievement
  • Citizen
  • Public Sector
  • Private Sector
  • Educational Institution
  • Innovation

Submit your nomination for the 2021 NYS Recycling Leadership Awards by Wednesday, September 8, 2021.

EPA Sustainable Materials Management Project Funding Available

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 2 Sustainable Materials Management Section is announcing the availability of $150,000 for sustainable materials management program support. Applicants may submit one or more proposals and each may address one or both of the following:

  • Sustainable Food Management or
  • Sustainable Packaging

Learn more about the grant opportunity. Submit your application by October 1, 2021. 

Conferences, Workshops & Webinars

Funding/RFP Opportunities - Application Deadlines

We Want To Hear From You!

Is there a topic you'd like to learn more about or a public event or workshop related to recycling (organics, textiles, traditional recyclables, etc.) you'd like the greater community to know more about? E-mail us at organicrecycling@dec.ny.gov and it could be featured in an upcoming Solid Waste & Recycling Newsletter.