Mandatory recycling under Orange County Local Law and NY ECL 27-0717. Source-separated: paper, cardboard, glass, metal, plastics 1-2. Commercial generators must have recycling plan.
Orange County Solid Waste Management Plan requires source-separated recycling countywide. NY General Business Law Art 27 bans disposal of designated recyclables. Residents separate fiber (paper/cardboard) from containers (glass, metal, plastic 1-2) in most programs. Contamination can result in rejected pickup. Commercial generators must file recycling plans with County DPW.
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Orange County, NY
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