Report: New York Has a Solid Waste Management Problem

NY's recycling data is a dumpster fire, according to state comptroller report

A pile of about 300 tons of inbound single stream recyclable trash is delivered for sorting. An audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli of Department of Environmental Conservation's records from 2021 to 2023 shows nearly a third of the reports from refuse facilities were missing. [ more › ]

Report: New York has a solid waste management problem

According to the audit, the state DEC did not receive a third of the required annual reports from recycling facilities.

New York failed to maximize housing spending for veterans

A state comptroller's report exposed shortcomings in a state housing program serving New York veterans with disabilities.

DINAPOLI: AUDIT FINDS NEW YORK CAN'T RELIABLY MEASURE HOW MUCH WASTE IS RECYCLED

Better Oversight of Recycling Facilities’ Activities and Reporting Needed to Help State Meet Solid Waste Management Goals An audit by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) lacks reliable information on how much material is recycled across New York state. Auditors found missing reports, inaccurate data and inconsistent oversight of recycling facilities […]