Westchester County Source Separation Law (Chapter 825) mandates dual-stream recycling countywide: paper/cardboard separate from bottles/cans/plastic. Applies to all residents, businesses, and institutions in all 43 municipalities.
Chapter 825 requires source separation of: (1) newspaper, office paper, cardboard, magazines; (2) glass bottles, metal cans, plastic bottles/containers #1-#7. Enforced by the County Department of Environmental Facilities and municipalities. Commercial generators must arrange separate recyclables collection.
Civil penalties up to $500 first offense, $1,000 subsequent. Haulers face license suspension for persistent noncompliance.
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