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Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management holds oversight hearing on street cleanliness; multiple introductions heard and laid over
New YorkMay 19, 20262 min read
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On May 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM the New York City Council Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management, chaired by Justin E. Sanchez, met at 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1. Members present: Sanchez, Hanif, Hankerson, Maloney, Santosuosso, Thomas-Henry, Ung, Wilson and Zhuang. Members absent: Louis and Vernikov. Other Council Member attending: Brewer. The committee held an oversight hearing on street cleanliness (T2026-1842) and considered multiple introductory bills (Int. Nos. 31, 92, 736, 857, 872, 883, 899, 906); most introductions were heard and then laid over for further consideration. Int. No. 883 includes a report requirement and other appointment requirement.
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- T2026-1842 (Oversight - Street Cleanliness in NYC): Hearing held by committee; oversight filed by committee.
- Int. No. 31 (0031-2026): Hearing held by committee; laid over by committee.
- Int. No. 92 (0092-2026): Hearing held by committee; laid over by committee.
- Int. No. 736 (0736-2026): Hearing held by committee; laid over by committee.
- Int. No. 857 (0857-2026): Hearing held by committee; laid over by committee.
- Int. No. 872 (0872-2026): Hearing held by committee; laid over by committee.
- Int. No. 883 (0883-2026): Hearing held by committee; report required and other appointment required; laid over by committee.
- Int. No. 899 (0899-2026): Hearing held by committee; laid over by committee.
- Int. No. 906 (0906-2026): Hearing held by committee; laid over by committee.
- Roll call recorded attendance: Present - Sanchez, Hanif, Hankerson, Maloney, Santosuosso, Thomas-Henry, Ung, Wilson, Zhuang; Absent - Louis, Vernikov; Other Council Member attending - Brewer.
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Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
May 19, 2026, 12:00 AM250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1scheduled
Agenda
- Oversight - Street Cleanliness in NYC.
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding the categories of businesses that may be subject to requirements regarding the disposal of commercial organic waste
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to repealing section 19-163.2 of such code, relating to limiting the use of adhesive stickers on motor vehicles to enforce alternate side parking rules
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the removal of solid waste and recyclable materials and reducing distribution of single-use items at street activities, and to repeal section 16-326 of such code, relating to definitions applicable to sponsor responsibilities concerning solid waste and recyclable materials at street events
- Jointly with the Committee on Parks and Recreation
- A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to establishing an office of sidewalk and roadway cafe sanitation within the department of sanitation
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removal of dog waste
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of sanitation to install and fill dog waste bag dispensers on public litter baskets
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a public education and outreach campaign regarding the removal of dog waste
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to trade waste management and disposal for construction, alterations, and demolition
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- Oversight - Street Cleanliness in NYC.
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding the categories of businesses that may be subject to requirements regarding the disposal of commercial organic waste
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to repealing section 19-163.2 of such code, relating to limiting the use of adhesive stickers on motor vehicles to enforce alternate side parking rules
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the removal of solid waste and recyclable materials and reducing distribution of single-use items at street activities, and to repeal section 16-326 of such code, relating to definitions applicable to sponsor responsibilities concerning solid waste and recyclable materials at street events
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of sanitation to install and fill dog waste bag dispensers on public litter baskets
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a public education and outreach campaign regarding the removal of dog waste
- A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to establishing an office of sidewalk and roadway cafe sanitation within the department of sanitation
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to trade waste management and disposal for construction, alterations, and demolition
- A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to removal of dog waste
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