NYC Council Introduction 896

intro.nyc/0896-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Prohibiting city agencies from procuring non-compostable, single-use cups.
Status: Committee Committee on Contracts
Sponsored by Harvey D. Epstein
Introduced: May 14, 2026

This bill would bar all city agencies from purchasing non-compostable, single-use cups, unless the purchase of those cups was necessary for the protection of public health or safety, emergencies, or for contracts that predate the bill’s effective date.