NYC Recycling and Waste Diversion in NYC 2

Question 1

What is 'wish-cycling' and why is it harmful to NYC's recycling program?

Accepted Answer

Placing non-recyclable items in the recycling bin hoping they will be recycled, which contaminates batches

Answer

A program for donating old bicycles

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A seasonal recycling drive

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Recycling items only when convenient

Question 2

E-waste (electronics) in NYC must be disposed of through which channel?

Accepted Answer

DSNY e-waste drop-off sites or manufacturer take-back programs

Answer

Regular garbage bags at the curb

Answer

Blue recycling bin

Answer

Incinerator facilities

Question 3

Which NYC local law significantly expanded the organics collection mandate to large buildings?

Accepted Answer

Local Law 199

Answer

Local Law 11

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Local Law 80

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Local Law 40

Question 4

How should NYC residents dispose of used cooking oil from households?

Accepted Answer

Bring it to DSNY drop-off sites or participating locations

Answer

Pour it down the drain

Answer

Place in the blue recycling bin

Answer

Freeze it and place in regular garbage

Question 5

What does NYC's 'zero waste' goal aim to achieve by 2030?

Accepted Answer

Send zero waste to landfills

Answer

Eliminate all recycling programs

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Stop all street cleaning

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Remove all curbside bins

Question 6

Which material is banned from NYC landfills and requires separate recycling or disposal?

Accepted Answer

Foam polystyrene (Styrofoam)

Answer

Paper grocery bags

Answer

Wax-coated cardboard

Answer

Biodegradable cups