NYC issues nearly 2,000 tickets in first week of composting enforcement
Officials say the summonses led to a 240% increase in the collection of compostable material.
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Apr 9, 2025, 10:20 AM
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Updated 3 days ago
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60ds agoNew York City has issued almost 2,000 tickets to alleged violators during the first week of composting enforcement.
The rule has been in effect since October. However, on April 1, the sanitation department began giving out fines starting at $25.
Officials say those summonses led to a 240% increase in the collection of compostable material.
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