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Is New York City Getting Its Composting Program Right?
Since enforcement began in April 2025, NYC issued nearly 4,000 tickets but the city still captures just 10% of organic waste, far below the 30% target needed for success.
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Is New York City getting its composting program right?
This story is a partnership between Floodlight and Sentient, with visual reporting by Floodlight's Evan Simon. Sign up for Floodlight’s newsletter here.On ground that was once the Fresh Kills landfill on Staten Island, trucks unload food scraps and yard waste, filling the air with the sharp tang of decaying garbage. Machines hum as they separate plastics and other contaminants from fruit and vegetable peels, leftovers and leaves, while speakers …
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