NYPSC Updates

New York Needs Sensible Packaging EPR Policy Yesterday

The Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (S4246B / A5322B) – if enacted – would save New York local governments more than $250 million[…]

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New York Enacts Carpet EPR Law; Amends to Ensure Smooth Implementation

On December 28, 2022, when Governor Hochul signed A.9279-A/S.5027-C, New York became the second[…]

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2022 Was a Record-Setting Year for EPR Bills in NYS and Nationally

Surpassing all other states across the U.S., twelve unique EPR bills were considered by NYS legislators during the 2022 session[…]

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Niagara County, New York Passes First in the Nation Local EPR Ordinance on Solar

On June 15, Niagara County became the nation’s first local government, and only the second jurisdiction in the[…]

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Packaging Stewardship Bills Gain Momentum

New York’s two EPR for packaging bills (S 1185and A 9790) remain active. The NY PSC began advancing packaging EPR in 2020. Early in the year, two[…]

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September 2020

• Packaging Stewardship Bills Introduced in New York State Legislature: The NY PSC began advancing packaging EPR in the wake of the recycling market crisis in 2019. Working directly with Senator[…]