Committee Approves Local Law on Stationary On-Street Containers for Residential Refuse
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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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- Approved Int 1123-2024-B to amend the administrative code regarding stationary on-street containers for residential refuse storage and collection.
- Set authorization and restrictions for the Department of Sanitation to require buildings with 10 or more units to use stationary on-street containers (SOSCs).
- Allowed smaller buildings to share SOSCs but not require them individually.
- Included amendments and committee-proposed changes before approval.
- Vote results: 7 in favor, 3 opposed, 3 absent.
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