Borough President's Office Proposes New Curbside Composting Rules
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Unchanged: Brooklyn Borough President's office unveiled a proposal Wednesday to expand mandatory curbside composting to all residential buildings by spring 2027.
Unchanged: The proposal would require the Department of Sanitation to distribute brown compost bins to every household not already enrolled in the program.
Unchanged: Supporters say the expansion could divert up to 200,000 tons of organic waste from landfills annually.
Added: Buildings that fail to comply after a six-month grace period would face fines starting at $25 per violation, rising to $100 for repeat offenses, according to the updated proposal text.
Unchanged: A spokesperson said the office is still finalizing enforcement details ahead of a City Council hearing next month.