NEW YORK CITY (PIX11)—Property owners who don’t separate their trash could soon face fines of up to $300.
As of October, New York City requires all property owners to separate food scraps and yard waste from their trash . The new rule started with a grace period with only warnings for unseparated trash.
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Starting April 1, property owners will be fined if they don’t separate compostables, like food waste and greasy pizza boxes, from regular trash.
Here’s what you need to know about the city’s mandatory composting rules:
How much are the fines if you don’t separate your trash?
Buildings with 1 to 8 units:
- $25 for the first offense
- $50 for the second offense
- $100 for the third and subsequent offenses
Buildings with 9 or more units:…