New York City: Mandatory Composting or Just More Waste?

Starting October 6th, New Yorkers will have to compost their food scraps at home. Fines for non-compliance begin in April next year. Supporters say this will tackle the city's rat problem and help fight climate change. But is it worth the effort? Our recycling program is already struggling, and the city has bigger fish to fry—like the rising crime rates and the high cost of caring for migrants. Critics argue that the city's resources could be better spent addressing these pressing issues instead of focusing on food scraps. It's clear that composting can benefit home gardens, but is it enough to justify a new waste management system? Especially when our leaders seem more interested in handing out freebies than enforcing laws. Crime rates have been climbing, with murders up 13% since 2019 and robberies surging by 32%. It's time for our politicians to focus on what really matters.