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

Wish-cycling occurs when residents place non-recyclables in the bin hoping they qualify, which contaminates entire batches and increases processing costs.

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

NYC law prohibits placing e-waste in regular garbage; electronics must be brought to DSNY drop-off sites or manufacturer take-back programs.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Local Law 199

Answer

Local Law 199 of 2019 expanded NYC's mandatory organics collection to cover large residential buildings, requiring them to separate food scraps.

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

Used cooking oil must be brought to DSNY designated drop-off sites or participating locations; pouring it down the drain clogs sewers.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Send zero waste to landfills

Answer

NYC's zero waste goal aims to divert all waste from landfills by 2030 through expanded recycling, composting, and waste reduction programs.

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