organics services
In order to ensure that our customers are in compliance with New York City Organics Laws, we offer customers Organics Pickup Services. Following the Organics Laws is also good for the environment.
reduce waste
improve
soil health
less water pollution
NYC ORGANICS RULES
If you are a business that must comply with the NYC Composting Laws, here is what you need to do:
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Must separate staff-handled, back-of-house food scraps, plant trimmings, food-soiled paper, and certified compostable products from garbage and other recyclables.
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Provide labeled containers for the collection of organic waste in any area where organic waste is handled or set out by employees. “Label” means a display of words.
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Post and maintain signs with instructions on identifying and separating organic waste from garbage and recyclables. The signs must be visible to employees in areas where organic waste is handled.
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Ensure that employees place organic waste in appropriately labeled containers and do not mix organics with garbage or recyclables.
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Ensure that containers for source-separated organic waste are latched at the time of storage or set-out.
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Arrange for organic waste to be transported and/or processed separately from garbage and recycling.
nyc organics law
The NYC Composting Laws have actually been in effect since July 2016, but the DSNY will now be strictly enforcing the law. Below is the criteria for commercial establishments who must comply with the NYC Composting Laws or face steep fines:
Food Service Establishments (such as restaurants, delis, coffee shops, cafeterias, etc.)
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Food Service Establishments having 7,000 to 14,999 square feet
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Chain Food Service Establishments of 2 to 99 NYC locations with combined floor area 8,000 square feet or more
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Food Service Establishments in Hotels having 100 to 149 guest rooms
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Food Service Establishments with a combined floor area 8,000 square feet or more in the same building or location
Retail Food Stores (such as supermarkets and grocery stores)
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Retail food Stores having 10,000 to 24,999 square feet
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Chain Retail Food Stores of 3 or more NYC locations with a combined floor area 10,000 square feet or more
Food Preparation Locations having 6,000 square feet or more
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Catering Establishments hosting on-site events to be attended by more than 100 people
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Temporary Public Events to be attended by more than 500 people
Food Service Establishments
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Food Service Establishments with a floor area of at least 15,000 square feet
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Food Service Establishments that are part of a chain of 100 or more locations in the city of New York
Retail Food Stores with a floor area of at least 25,000 square feet
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Food Service Establishments in hotels with 150 or more rooms
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Arenas and Stadiums with a seating capacity of at least 15,000 people
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Food Manufacturers with a floor area of at least 25,000 square feet
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Food Wholesalers with a floor area of at least 20,000 square feet
To learn more about the NYC Commercial Organics Law click on the links below:
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NYC Commercial Organics Law
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NYC Commercial Organics Rules
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