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NY Recycling Data Is a Mess | New York City News
New York State’s recycling program is in chaos, according to a damning new audit—its data is riddled with holes, wrong numbers, and outright gaps, leaving officials unable to measure success. The DEC admits flaws but disputes the severity, while advocates warn the state is flying blind without reliable stats. With no verification of reports, inspections skipped on over a third of facilities, and recycling rates stuck at 15–21% despite widespread access, the state’s goal of slashing waste by 85% by 2050 looks wildly out of reach without fixing its broken tracking system. Listen in comfort:Get…
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