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Waste Disposal in New York City - Related Legal Documents

Courtesy of the Wagner Archives at LaGuardia Community College

Resolution No. 40, 1992 [pdf]
Resolution calling upon the appropriate committee of the Council of the City of New York to hold prompt hearings concerning the issue of garbage incineration and the potential threat to public health and safety caused by incinerator emissions and ash residue landfills.
Introduction No. 48, 1992 [pdf]
To amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing civil penalties and criminal punishment for water pollution, drainage and sewer control violations.
Introduction No. 229, 1990 [pdf]
To amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to regulating the use, sale and recycling of air conditioner refrigerant.
Introduction No. 113, 1990 [pdf]
To amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the city from charging non-profit organizations for garbage removal.

For more New York City legislation on waste and the environment, visit the City Council Collection (lower left link) of the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives.