Ulster County, NY Trash & Recycling: Mandatory Organics Recycling (2026)

Large food scraps generators shall be subject to the requirements of § 304-51 as of the following dates:

A. Beginning January 1, 2021, a large food scraps generator whose acts or processes produce more than two tons per week of food scraps;

B. Beginning January 1, 2022, a large food scraps generator whose acts or processes produce more than one ton per week of food scraps;

C. Beginning January 1, 2023, a large food scraps generator whose acts or processes produce more than 0.75 ton per week of food scraps; and

D. Beginning January 1, 2024, a large food scraps generator whose acts or processes produce more than 0.5 ton per week of food scraps.

§ 304-51. Requirements for large food scraps generators. [Amended 6-15-2021 by L.L. No. 4-2021; 12-21-2021 by L.L. No. 1-2022]

A. A large food scraps generator shall separate excess edible food for donation for human consumption to the maximum extent practicable, and in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations related to food donation.

B. A large food scraps generator shall manage food scraps that cannot be donated for human consumption as follows:

(1) Separate its remaining food scraps from other solid waste;

(2) Ensure proper storage for food scraps on site which shall preclude such materials from becoming odorous or attracting vectors, such as a container that has a lid and a latch that keeps the lid closed and is resistant to tampering by rodents or other wildlife and has sufficient capacity;