DEC regulates waste streams produced by residents, businesses, and other organizations across New York State. Reduction, reuse and recycling are always preferred to disposal. Learn more about reduction, reuse, recycling and composting programs in New York State.
New York State Solid Waste Management Plan: Building the Circular Economy Through Sustainable Materials Management (2023 - 2032)
To protect communities and mitigate the effects of climate change, the New York State Solid Waste Management Plan builds upon sustained efforts to reduce waste and advance the state's transition to a circular economy, helping to change New Yorkers' understanding of waste and their relationship to it. The Plan sets forth six major Focus Areas with goals and action items to move the circular economy and materials management industry forward in New York State:
- Waste Reduction and Reuse
- Recycling and Recycling Market Development and Resiliency
- Product Stewardship and Extended Producer Responsibility
- Organics Reduction and Recycling
- Toxics Reductions in Products
- Advanced Design and Operation of Solid Waste Management Facilities and Related Activities
Learn more about the New York State Solid Waste Management Plan.
Local Solid Waste Management Planning
Local governments are responsible for developing and implementing successful Local Solid Waste Management Plans (LSWMP) or Comprehensive Recycling Analyses (CRA) tailored for the specific needs of their communities.. The active participation of local governments is critical for reaching the State's materials management goals.
Learn more about Solid Waste Management Planning in New York State.
