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Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

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Aug 4, 2026

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Sanitation refuse-placement rules approved

Published Aug 4, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 1, 2026

Sanitation committee reviews waste bills

The Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management held hearings on several proposed local laws and laid them over for later action. One proposal was amended by the committee before being laid over.

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Briefing

Jun 30, 2026

Sanitation committee approves two measures

The Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management held a vote meeting and approved two amended introductions after hearing both items.

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Briefing

Jun 4, 2026

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management meeting summary

The committee held a joint oversight hearing with the Committee on Finance to review the Department of Sanitation's Fiscal Year 2027 executive budget; the hearing record was filed.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management holds oversight hearing on street cleanliness; multiple introductions heard and laid over

On May 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM the New York City Council Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management, chaired by Justin E. Sanchez, met at 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1. Members present: Sanchez, Hanif, Hankerson, Maloney, Santosuosso, Thomas-Henry, Ung, Wilson and Zhuang. Members absent: Louis and Vernikov. Other Council Member attending: Brewer. The committee held an oversight hearing on street cleanliness (T2026-1842) and considered multiple introductory bills (Int. Nos. 31, 92, 736, 857, 872, 883, 899, 906); most introductions were heard and then laid over for further consideration. Int. No. 883 includes a report requirement and other appointment requirement.

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Briefing

Apr 16, 2026

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management Approves Amended Organic Waste Recycling Introduction (Int. 0355-2026-A)

On April 16, 2026, the Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management held a hearing and approved by roll call an amended introduction identified as Int 0355-2026-A, described in the agenda as a local law to amend the administrative code regarding organic waste recycling by city agencies.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management — Meeting Minutes (April 6, 2026)

Meeting held April 6, 2026 at 250 Broadway, 8th Floor Hearing Room 3. Chair Justin E. Sanchez presided. Present: Sanchez, Hanif, Hankerson, Maloney, Thomas‑Henry, Ung, Vernikov, and Zhuang. Member Santosuosso listed as Medical; Council Member Brewer attended. Agenda items included an oversight on the City’s Draft 2026–2036 Solid Waste Management Plan, Int 0355‑2026 (organic waste recycling by city agencies), and Res 0125‑2026 (calling on the State Legislature to require composting programs at SUNY/CUNY facilities). Committee actions recorded: hearings held, filings, and items laid over as noted below.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management — Meeting Minutes (March 16, 2026)

The Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management met March 16, 2026 at 10:30 AM in Hearing Room 2, 250 Broadway. Chair Justin E. Sanchez presided. The session convened as part of T2026-1360: Budget and oversight hearings on the Preliminary Budget for FY2027, the Preliminary Capital Plan for FY2027–2030, and the Fiscal 2026 Preliminary Mayor’s Management Report; the Department of Sanitation presented. Roll call recorded Sanchez, Hanif, Hankerson, Maloney, Thomas-Henry, Ung, Vernikov and Zhuang as present; Kayla Santosuosso absent. Minutes note Department of Sanitation attachments and state the oversight hearing was held and filed.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

New York City Council Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management hears and approves Proposed Int. No. 416-A (Int. 0416-2026-A)

Held at 250 Broadway (8th Floor, Hearing Room 1). Roll call: Sanchez, Hankerson, Maloney, Santosuosso, Thomas-Henry, Ung, Vernikov, Zhuang present; Hanif absent. The committee held a hearing on Proposed Int. No. 416-A, amended it, and approved it. The minutes reference Int. 0416-2026-A as report required.

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Briefing

Feb 27, 2026

Committee holds oversight on pedestrian and transit accessibility during winter weather

On February 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM the New York City Council Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management, chaired by Justin E. Sanchez, held a joint oversight hearing (T2026-1246) with the Committee on Disabilities and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on 'Pedestrian and Transit Accessibility During Winter Weather Events.' The hearing was held and the oversight was filed; attachments include a Committee Report and Hearing Testimony. Attendance and conflicts were recorded in the minutes.

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Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Committee approves Proposed Int. No. 18-A (power washing pilot program)

The Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management held a meeting on February 11, 2026 at 1:15 PM at 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 3. The committee held a hearing on Int. 0018-2026, amended it to Proposed Int. No. 18-A, and approved the amended introduction. Roll call shows all listed members present except Virginia Maloney (absent).

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Briefing

Jan 30, 2026

New York City Council Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management meeting (Jan. 30, 2026)

Scheduled committee meeting at 250 Broadway, 8th Floor, Hearing Room 1. Roll call recorded members present/absent and two local law items listed for consideration on the agenda (T2026-0159 and T2026-0158). Minutes excerpt also notes Int 0018-2026 and Int 0416-2026-related actions/attachments.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

Sanitation refuse-placement rules approved

The committee approved Intro 1279-B unanimously, 9-0, creating a local law concerning supplemental sanitation service providers placing out refuse or recycling.

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Briefing

Nov 12, 2025

Committee Approves Local Law on Stationary On-Street Containers for Residential Refuse

On November 12, 2025, the New York City Council Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management approved Int 1123-2024-B, a local law amending the administrative code to regulate stationary on-street containers for residential waste collection. The measure sets conditions for the Department of Sanitation's containerization program, focusing on buildings with 10 or more units.

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Briefing

Sep 18, 2025

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management Meeting - September 18, 2025

The Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management held a hearing on September 18, 2025, chaired by Shaun Abreu. The committee considered four introductions and one oversight matter, including provisions for food donation notices at retail stores, supplemental sanitation service provider regulations, medical waste generator exemptions, and online citizen complaint submission for dumping violations. All items were laid over or hearings were held without votes recorded in the minutes.

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Briefing

Jun 30, 2025

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management Meeting Minutes – June 30, 2025

The New York City Council Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management met on June 30, 2025, to consider legislation related to the removal of derelict vehicles. The committee voted to approve the amended bill, with several members present and others absent or excused.

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