NYC Landlords Face Rising Fines as Mandatory Composting Enforcement Hits Full Swing
New York City apartment owners hit with over 1,100 summonses as DSNY ramps up enforcement of mandatory composting rules. Landlords and experts call for more education.
By: AXL Media
Published: Mar 24, 2026, 11:43 AM EDT
Source: Bisnow
The Enforcement Timeline and Fine Structure
Mandatory composting became citywide in October 2024, but the road to enforcement has been "tumultuous." After a brief pause in 2025 by the previous administration to allow for more outreach, the city is now strictly enforcing the rules across all building sizes.
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