Compost Facility Usage Rates

RCNY tit. 16, ch. 22

in effect

16 RCNY § 22-01 Definitions.

§ 22-01 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings: Compost Facility. “Compost facility” has the same meaning as in § 16-129.1 of the New York City Administrative Code. CPI. “CPI” means the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers, as defined by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, for the twelve months ended on June 30th. Department. “Department” means the Department of Sanitation. Organic Waste. “Organic waste” has the same meaning as in § 16-303 of the New York City Administrative Code, except for plant trimmings which may be considered yard waste if they contain no other organic wastes. Yard Waste. “Yard waste” has the same meaning as in § 16-303 of the New York City Administrative Code. (Added City Record 9/13/2024, eff. 10/13/2024)

16 RCNY § 22-02 Rates of Charge.

§ 22-02 Rates of Charge. a. Pursuant to § 16-129.1 of the Administrative Code, the following rates will be charged and collected by the Commissioner from any person or entity depositing organic waste and/or yard waste at Department compost facilities: 1. The rate for the disposal for leaf and yard waste will be $12 per cubic yard beginning October 15, 2024, and will be adjusted annually after July 1 thereafter in accordance with any change in the CPI. 2. The rate for the disposal for organic waste will be $85 per ton beginning October 15, 2024, and will be adjusted annually after July 1 thereafter in accordance with any change in the CPI. b. The Department will publish the new rates, if any, in the City Record and on the Department’s website on or about August 1 every year with such rates becoming effective as of September 1 of such calendar year. (Added City Record 9/13/2024, eff. 10/13/2024)

Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCrules/0-0-0-147659Fetched: 10/24/2026