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S 6293

Requires state agencies and contractors to recycle 50% of the waste generated on public works construction and demolition sites

2025 Regular Session Introduced by James Sanders

Requires state agencies and contractors on construction and demolition sites to recycle 50% of waste, boosting landfill diversion and shaping project costs and procurement.

REFERRED TO FINANCE
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Bill Summary · S 6293

Summary of S 6293 (New York State)

Overview

S 6293 is a proposed bill introduced on March 10, 2025 and currently referred to the Senate Finance Committee. The primary sponsor is James Sanders Jr. The bill's stated aim is to require state agencies and contractors to recycle 50% of the waste generated on public works construction and demolition sites.

Purpose and intent

  • Promote environmental stewardship by increasing recycling of construction and demolition (C&D) waste on public works projects.
  • Potentially reduce landfill burden and advance state-wide waste reduction goals through mandatory recycling practices on projects funded or undertaken by state agencies.

Key provisions (as disclosed)

  • Target recycling rate: 50% of waste generated at public works construction and demolition sites must be recycled.
  • Applicability: Applies to state agencies and contractors engaged in public works construction and demolition activities.
  • Compliance framework: Specific requirements for achieving the 50% target (e.g., how recycling is counted, accepted materials, on-site vs. off-site processing) are not detailed in the information available.
  • Enforcement, reporting, exemptions, financing, and implementation timelines: Not specified in the provided summary.

Note: The full text would be required to confirm detailed provisions such as methods for calculating recyclables, acceptable materials, project size thresholds, timelines for achieving the target, penalties or incentives, and reporting requirements.

Scope and affected parties

  • Primary entities: state agencies and contractors involved in public works construction and demolition.
  • Secondary effects: construction waste management firms, recycling/processing facilities, local communities near project sites, and state procurement practices.

Procedural status and timeline

  • Introduced: March 10, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to Finance (listed twice in the provided actions on the same date, indicating referral to the Senate Finance Committee for consideration).
  • Next steps: If advanced, the bill would move through committee deliberations, potential amendments, and floor votes. Timeline depends on committee review and legislative calendar.

Related and companion legislation

  • Related Senate bills from prior sessions: S 1388, S 6875, S 3147, S 4826, S 5392.
  • Companion: A 1930 (noted as a companion bill in the provided information).
  • These related bills suggest ongoing interest in C&D waste recycling and procurement policy across sessions.

Potential impacts (high-level)

  • Environmental: Possible reductions in construction and demolition waste sent to landfills; increased recycling rates on public projects.
  • Economic: Potential changes in project costs due to recycling requirements, buy-recycled material use, and waste-diversion logistics; may influence contractor bidding and procurement practices.
  • Administrative: New compliance, reporting, and verification requirements for state agencies and contractors.

For a detailed understanding, the full bill text is needed to outline exemptions, enforcement mechanisms, funding, and exact compliance procedures. If you’d like, I can incorporate those specifics once the language is available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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