NY Recycling in the Dark | Albany News

New York’s recycling system is in chaos—new audit reveals the state has been flying blind for three years, with recycling facilities failing to report data or lying about what they send to landfills. Without accurate numbers, it’s impossible to measure progress, especially on plastic waste that’s supposed to be recycled but often ends up buried. Environmental groups demand systemic change: cut plastic at the source. The Department admits fault but downplays the severity, while a key plastic pollution bill stalled in the Assembly, leaving New Yorkers wondering when—or if—their efforts will make a difference. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0f2594a3d1421283