Recycling Newslinks - Rochester, NY area
RochesterEnvironment.com
These NewsLinks represent a decade of ferreting out local online
NewsLinks to the issue of Recycling in our area.
The more recent stories are on the top and oldest at the bottom of
this list. Looking for something specific. Use
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And, although many of these links no longer work, I believe that it
is important to be able to find that these stories have existed for
ferreting out existing or impending environmental problems. The
repercussions of pollution or overuse of a resource often takes a long
time for us to recognize and when we finally do, it is invaluable to be
able to track the history of various issues before they found a tipping
point and became a crisis. Students, scientists, historians, and
citizens alike should benefit from being able to follow the thread of an
issue back through time.
2010
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Committee approves monthly recycling in Canandaigua -
Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Canandaigua, N.Y. — After deeming the
city’s four-month experiment into monthly recyclable collection a
success, the Environmental Committee endorsed the concept Tuesday night.
(March 12, 2010) Home - Canandaigua, NY
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Henrietta recycler eases vexing chore |
democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The Henrietta
Redemption Center takes in between 40,000 and 50,000 recyclables each
week. | The Henrietta Redemption Center takes in between 40,000 and
50,000 recyclables each week. (February 23, 2010) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news,
community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving
Rochester, New York [more on
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Great Appliance Swap Out extended |
democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle If you couldn't
get to an appliance store before Sunday and thought you missed out on a
rebate for upgrading to an energy-efficient appliance, don't fret. The
state extended its Great Appliance Swap Out, originally a two-week
program slated to end on Sunday. (February 22, 2010)
democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news,
community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving
Rochester, New York [more on Recycling
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Appliance swap at $4M in four days |
democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle New York energy
officials say about 30,000 people around the state have claimed rebates
in the first four days of the state's Great Appliance Swap Out.
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority said
Monday that residents had claimed about $4 million in rebates. (February
15, 2010) democratandchronicle.com
| Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment,
yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more
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Waterloo resident: Board members are ‘addicted’ to landfill
(February 14, 2010) Finger Lakes
Times Online - Front [more on Recycling
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New York program offering rebates to swap clunker appliances for
efficient models kicks off today | News from The Post-Standard
- Albany, NY -- Today New York starts handing out $16.8 million to
people who buy Energy Star appliances. It’s part of a $300 million
federal effort to save energy and stimulate the economy. But economists
are skeptical the program will do much to increase sales or create jobs.
(February 12, 2010) Syracuse NY Local
News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - syracuse.com [more on
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New York's Great
Appliance Swap Out The New York State Energy-Efficient
Appliance Rebate Program Your eligible appliance(s) must be purchased
between February 12th through 21st, 2010 to qualify
Welcome to "New York’s Great Appliance Swap Out" website which will
provide all the information you need in order to participate. This
rebate program, administered by the New York State Energy Research and
Development Authority (NYSERDA), is available to residential consumers
replacing existing appliances of the same type with new ENERGY STAR®
qualified appliances or High Efficiency ENERGY STAR appliances. A larger
rebate will be granted to consumers who recycle their discarded
appliances. (February 11, 2010)
New York's Great Appliance
Swap Out [more on Recycling in our
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Casella seeks on-site mine | Operation would be
much smaller than one proposed by Seneca Meadows SENECA — Casella Waste
Management officials have asked Ontario County to seek a modification of
their landfill permit to allow the mining of soil from a nine-acre site
on the landfill property. (February 9, 2010)
Finger Lakes Times Online - Front
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Heat rises for mercury recycling -- Page 1 -- Times
Union - Albany NY ALBANY -- Millions of homes in New York state
likely have a tiny blob of toxic mercury on the wall, hidden in the
control for the thermostat. So far, efforts have been lagging to get
that dangerous heavy metal recycled when an old thermostat is replaced,
according to a report issued by environmental and public health groups.
(February 6, 2010) Albany NY News -
Times Union - Serving Albany, Saratoga, Schenectady, Troy [more on
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Seneca Falls OKs landfill audit Town will get $2.7M
from Seneca Meadows in '10 SENECA FALLS — The Town Board Tuesday set in
motion the process that will result in the town receiving more than $2.7
million from Seneca Meadows landfill in 2010. SENECA FALLS — The Town
Board Tuesday set in motion the process that will result in the town
receiving more than $2.7 million from Seneca Meadows landfill in 2010.
(February 4, 2010) Home - Canandaigua,
NY - MPNnow [more on Recycling in our
area]
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Going Green: Food for thought | We're all pretty
familiar with Christmas trees, tree limbs, leaves, and grass being
turned into mulch or compost but what about food waste. “Most food waste
ends up in a landfill, where it readily decomposes and becomes a
greenhouse gas,” said Gregory Gelewski, OCRRA Recycling Operations
Manager. (January 21, 2010) http://rochester.ynn.com/
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No more sorting recyclables in Victor - Canandaigua, NY
- MPNnow Victor, N.Y. — Village residents will no longer have to
sort recyclables starting Wednesday, Feb. 3. A letter recently sent to
village residents explains that village crews will pick up all recycling
together starting that day. (January 30, 2010)
Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow
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Canandaigua switches to 'zero-sort' recycling -
Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Canandaigua, N.Y. — For town residents,
separating out glass from plastic from paper recyclables is now a thing
of the past. The recycling center at Town Hall will switch over to
“zero-sort” recycling starting Saturday. That means all of your
recyclables can go together in a single bin — no more sorting.
(January 7, 2010) Home - Canandaigua,
NY - MPNnow [more on Recycling in our
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Gillibrand asks feds to extend deadline to recycle clunkers
WASHINGTON – To give scrap yards the time they need to
properly recycle vehicles that were traded in during this summer’s
successful Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) “Cash for Clunkers”
program, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand urged the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to extend by an additional 90 days
the original six month deadline to destroy traded-in vehicles. (January
7, 2010) New York State News
on the Net! [more on Recycling in our
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ENVIRONMENT: Landfill's future is part of waste discussion
- News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper Mill Seat
Landfill is approaching the end of its useful life. It's likely to
happen sometime around 2018, though the county-owned landfill may have a
couple of years beyond that estimate, due to fluctuations in the amount
of waste coming in. (January 6, 2010)
Rochester City
Newspaper [more on Recycling in our
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Recycle Christmas trees for free across Monroe County |
democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The sight of green
Douglas and Frasier firs on the ground Saturday at Tinker Nature Park in
Henrietta is the telltale sign that the holiday season has ended.
(January 3, 10) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news,
community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving
Rochester, New York [more on
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Take old prescription drugs to Fairport Police Department
| democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle You can now get
rid of these drugs safely by taking them to the Fairport Police
Department between 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every
month from January through July. (December 31, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news,
community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving
Rochester, New York {more on
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Old Christmas trees to become trail chips |
democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle
Christmas trees can be dropped off through Jan. 9 at the Helen
McGraw Branch of the Irondequoit Public Library, 2180 E. Ridge Road, or
the Helmer Nature Center, 154 Pinegrove Ave. (December 29, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news,
community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving
Rochester, New York [more on
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Brooks
Announces Free Christmas Tree Recycling Programs | Monroe
County Executive Maggie Brooks announced that residents can once again
recycle their Christmas trees, free of charge, at several locations
across Monroe County. Most drop-off locations will accept trees
throughout the end of January 2010.
MyMonroe. Opening
Up Government. | Monroe County, NY [more on
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2009
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Monroe County announces Christmas tree recycling -
Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Rochester, N.Y. — Beginning Dec. 26, Monroe
County residents can recycle Christmas trees, free of charge, at
several locations. Most drop-off locations will accept trees throughout
the end of Jan. 2010. Christmas trees received at these locations will
be ground into wood chips for use as landscape mulch.Certain drop-off
locations may also offer these wood chips to residents for use in their
own yards. Residents who live in the participating towns and villages
are asked to bring their own containers in order to retrieve these wood
chips. (December 25, 09) http://www.mpnnow.com/
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Bottled water sales slow amid backlash - Going
Green- msnbc.com Consumer backlash begins to bite, but recession
also likely to blame | A debate over water is boiling over in the
United States and elsewhere amid growing environmental concerns
about bottled water and questions about safety of tap water.
(December 18, 2009) [more on Recycling
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Redemption centers not seeing returns from new bottle bill
- NewsChannel 9 WSYR Syracuse (WSYR-TV) - Redemption centers were
expecting big benefits after the state began collecting nickel deposits
on water bottles, but fewer people are buying bottled water. (December
21, 09) Home - NewsChannel 9
WSYR [more on Recycling in our area]
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Plan for trash transfer site in Ogden opposed |
democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Disposal companies
use transfer stations as a way to save costly trips to faraway
landfills. The collection trucks drop the trash off at the transfer
stations where other more efficient trucks pick it up
and bring it to the landfills. Grimm said the plan is to have the
building empty each night, but bad weather or a late run may cause some
overnight storage. In those cases, the trucks would move everything out
first thing in the morning. (December 21, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news,
community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving
Rochester, New York [more on
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MPNnow County recognized for pharmaceutical waste disposal
program RSS Rochester, N.Y. — State officials are praising
Monroe County for paving the way in safely disposing of pharmaceutical
waste. The state Department of Environmental Conservation honored the
Monroe County Department of Environmental Services with its 2009
Environmental Excellence Award for holding the first pharmaceutical
waste collection in the state. (December 16, 09)
Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow
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County DES
Receives Statewide Honor for Pharmaceutical Waste Collection Program
| County Executive Maggie Brooks announced the Monroe County Department
of Environmental Services (DES) was honored by the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commission for the
County’s Pharmaceutical Waste Collection Program. “This prestigious
award shows how Monroe County has become a statewide leader in
pharmaceutical waste collections,” said Monroe County Executive Maggie
Brooks. “This program has served thousands of residents by safely
removing tons of unused, unwanted and expired medications from our
homes, keeping them out of landfills and the water supply.” (December
10, 09) MyMonroe.
Opening Up Government. | Monroe County, NY [more on
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Wayne recycling supporters make case Some oppose
plan to switch to private haulers LYONS — A group of Wayne County
residents expressed strong support for the county-run recycling program
at last night’s public hearing on the proposed law to privatize it.
(December 11, 09) Finger Lakes Times
Online - Front [more on Recycling in
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Wayne recycling on tonight's agenda LYONS —
Wayne County supervisors could make a final decision tonight on the fate
of the county-subsidized recycling program and materials recovery
facility. At 7 p.m. at the Wayne County Courthouse, the board will hold
a public hearing on a local law that would do away with the current
program and institute a licensing requirement for all county trash
haulers, forcing them to include recycling pickup as part of their
service. (December 9, 09) Finger Lakes
Times Online - Front [more on Recycling
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12/03/2009: New Online Forum Increases Public’s Access to EPA
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched an
online discussion forum designed to enhance communication between EPA
and the public on contaminated sites, waste management, and recycling
issues. The forum, which is a public comment board, is another important
component in EPA’s ongoing efforts to increase transparency and public
engagement. More information on the forum:
OSWER Discussion Forum
(December 03, 09) U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency [more on Recycling
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12/01/2009: Are You Ready for RecycleMania 2010? -
(PHILADELPHIA – December 1, 2009) Last year 4.7 million students and 1.1
million faculty and staff from 510 participating campuses collectively
recycled or composted just over 69.4 million pounds of waste during the
10-week RecycleMania competition. (December 1, 09)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Zero Waste looking to derail landfill spur SENECA
FALLS — Local activists have begun a campaign against applications for
grants that would help bring downstate trash to the Seneca Meadows
Landfill by railroad. The Finger Lakes Zero Waste Coalition, a
Geneva-based environmental organization, is urging people to write to
government officials. (November 17, 09)
Finger Lakes Times Online
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The great recycling debate Wayne County could go
private LYONS — Wayne County’s recycling program could end after June
2010, with local trash haulers on the line to fill the void. The Board
of Supervisors’ Finance and Economic Development and Planning committees
will review a proposed law Monday that would pull the county out of the
recycling business. Recent concerns among supervisors about the
program’s growing cost spurred talk of the change. (November 16, 09)
Finger Lakes Times Online - Front
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11/13/2009: Make Everyday America Recycles Day
WASHINGTON – Want to help the environment? Why not spend some time this
America Recycles Day, November 15th, looking for new opportunities to
recycle throughout the year? Keeping good recycling habits at home,
work, and on the go can help with climate change. By reusing, recycling,
and being smarter in the amounts and types of materials used, people can
save energy, use fewer natural resources, and reduce greenhouse gas
emissions. More information on recycling:
http://www.epa.gov/recycle/
More information on America Recycles Day:
http://www.americarecyclesday.org
(November 13, 2009) [more on Recycling
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America Recycles Day: The Value Of Proper E-Waste Recycling
: TreeHugger This Sunday, November 15th, marks the 12th annual
America Recycles Day, a nationally recognized day for Americans to
recycle and purchase recycled products. While the global waste stream
continues to grow, current trends indicate that electronic waste
(e-waste) is the fastest growing commodity within the waste stream. In
fact, volumes are growing at more than three times the rate of other
wastes and have doubled in the last decade. (November 13, 09)
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Electronic junk goes to good end |
democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Dozens of old
televisions, computer monitors and other electronic gadgets were
collected during a recycling event at the Seneca Park Zoo on Sunday.
Usually, about 7,000 pounds of electronics are collected at the events,
said Tina Crandall, conservation education coordinator for the Seneca
Park Zoo. (November 9, 09)
democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news,
community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving
Rochester, New York [more on
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Sheriff's
Office Collecting Pharmaceutical Waste at B-Zone Substation on Tuesdays
Monroe County Sheriff Patrick O’Flynn announced that the Sheriff’s
Office is partnering with the County Department of Environmental
Services (DES) to expand Monroe County’s pharmaceutical waste collection
program. Residents can drop off their unused, unwanted and/or expired
medications to the Sheriff’s B-Zone Substation at 245 Summit Point Drive
on Tuesdays only from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “This drop-off provides
residents with a location to safely and securely dispose of any
medicines they are currently not using,” said Sheriff O’Flynn. “This
also shows how the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is exploring new ways
to ensure the safety of our citizens by keeping potentially harmful
pharmaceuticals out of our landfills and water supply.” call the Monroe
County DES at 753-7600 (option #3) or check out the County’s household
hazardous waste appointment scheduler at
www.MonroeCounty.gov/HHW
--from MyMonroe.
Opening Up Government. | Monroe County, NY
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Water bottle deposit begins calmly |
democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle As the first
stores started implementing New York state's new 5-cent
deposit for some bottled water Saturday morning, local retailers
said they heard little grumbling from customers. (November 1, 09)
democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news,
community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving
Rochester, New York [more on
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Water bottle deposits begin across New York |
democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle ALBANY — Stores
across the state are emptying their shelves of bottles of water that do
not have 5-cent deposit labels in preparation of the new deposit law
that takes effect today. Some supermarkets, including Wegmans and Tops,
said they do not expect to start charging customers the nickel deposits
for as long as another week to phase in the program. They do expect,
however, to let customers redeem bottles sold elsewhere with the 5-cent
deposit as soon as today. (October 31, 09)
democratandchronicle.com
| Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment,
yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
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WXXI: Nickel Deposits on Water Bottles Takes Effect Saturday
(2009-10-28) ALBANY, NEW YORK (WXXI) - The state's newest
version of the bottle deposit law takes effect Saturday, and the
purchase of bottled water will require a five cent deposit, just like
beer and soda bottles. (October 28, 09)
WXXI | Go Public. [more on
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Upstate moves to get rid of bottled water to save money, reduce
waste | News from The Post-Standard - Syracuse, NY -- In an
attempt to be greener, Upstate Medical University is giving its
employees an alternative to bottled water and may end up eliminating the
little plastic bottles of H2O from vending machines and cafeterias in
its buildings. (October 28, 09)
Syracuse NY Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - syracuse.com
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Monroe County
and Wegmans to Hold Pharmaceutical Collection Saturday In an effort to
expand Monroe County’s award-winning pharmaceutical waste collection
program, County Executive Maggie Brooks today announced
that the County Department of Environmental Services (DES) is partnering
with Wegmans to hold a free pharmaceutical waste collection on Saturday,
October 31st, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Wegmans on 3701 Mt.
Read Boulevard in Rochester. (October 28, 09)
MyMonroe. Opening
Up Government. | Monroe County, NY [more on
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Nickel deposits to be collected on bottled water in New York
- The Business Review (Albany): As of Oct. 31, all bottled water
sold in New York state must have a 5-cent recycling deposit added to its
price, according to a new order from a federal judge. (October 26,
09) The Business Review
(Albany): Local Business News | [more on Recycling in our area]
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Zero Waste Coalition meeting in Phelps this week -
Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Phelps, N.Y. — A local environmental group
will hold a forum Wednesday to discuss zero-waste management options,
leachate and the Ontario County Landfill. (October 26, 09)http://www.mpnnow.com/
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Trick or treat: Deposits on bottled water take effect Oct. 31
| democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle ALBANY, N.Y.
(AP) — Nickel deposits will be imposed on bottled water in New York
state starting Oct. 31. after U.S. District Judge Deborah Batts issued
an order lifting an injunction on the deposits. All containers of water
under a gallon will have a 5-cent refundable deposit, as
beer and soda containers have for years. (October 26, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news,
community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving
Rochester, New York [more on
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Bottle Bills Moves Forward | In a little over a
week you'll have to pay a nickel deposit on bottled water. Last June
bottlers got an injunction so they'd have more time to prepare for the
new state law (October 23, 09)
RochesterHomePage[more on Recycling
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A New Recycling Strategy Is Catching On - NYTimes.com
Across the nation, an antigarbage strategy known as
“zero
waste” is moving from the fringes to the mainstream, taking hold in
school cafeterias, national parks, restaurants, stadiums and
corporations. (October 20, 09) http://www.nytimes.com/
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Water bottle collection delayed |
democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The potential
start of the state's collection of 5-cent deposits on bottles of water
was delayed Tuesday by a federal court judge. U.S. District Court Judge
Deborah Batts delayed a Thursday hearing in Manhattan in which the state
had hoped to get the go ahead to implement the program, which was
approved in April. (October 21, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news,
community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving
Rochester, New York [more on
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DEC Slates
Pharmaceutical Collection Events - NYS Dept. of Environmental
Conservation New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
(DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced seven collection events
taking place this month to encourage the proper disposal of unused and
unwanted household pharmaceuticals. The collections will take place
between Oct. 19-24 in communities throughout the state as part of DEC's
"Don't Flush Your Drugs" campaign to raise awareness about the impacts
of pharmaceuticals in water. |Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 9
a.m. to 1 p.m. DEC Region 8 Offices 6274 E. Avon-Lima Rd., Avon Contact:
Lisa Porter (585) 226-5402
Press Releases - NYS
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Canandaigua set to try monthly recyclable collection -
Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Canandaigua, N.Y. — The city could save
more than $100,000 per year if it switched over to monthly — as opposed
to weekly — recyclable collection. (October 15, 09)
- Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow [more on
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Electronic-items-can-be-recycled-at-Gates-church
The Lutheran Church of Our Saviour on Chili Avenue will hold an
electronics recycling collection from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3,
through Saturday, Nov. 7. (October 15, 09)
democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news,
community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving
Rochester, New York [more on
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Worries and garbage are piling up at Ontario County Landfill
| democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle
Canandaigua resident Chris Costello worries that Ontario County will
become better known as a destination for garbage than for tourism. His
concern dates back to 2003 when the county, which had been losing more
than a $1 million a year running its landfill, entered into a 25-year
contract with the Vermont-based Casella Waste Systems. (October 12, 09)
democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news,
community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving
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Bottled water price hike coming - Canandaigua, NY -
MPNnow Canandaigua, N.Y. — More plastic water bottles will be
recycled when a deposit likely gets tacked on later this month. Despite
a shift to a more environmentally friendly way to dispose of water
bottles, consumers and business owners give the pending mandatory
deposit mixed reviews. (October 7, 09)Home
- Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow [more on
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Wegmans offers water bottle refunds |
democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Wegmans Food
Markets is offering refunds to customers concerned about the liners in a
popular Swiss-made reusable water bottle. (September 19, 09)
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County
Educates Thousands About Recycling at Clothesline Arts Fest
County Executive Maggie Brooks announced that Monroe County’s
Recycling Education Campaign reached out to thousands of festival-goers
at the Clothesline Arts Festival in Rochester last weekend. “Street
Teams” and “Promo Bike” riders handed out nearly 3,000 memo-pads made of
100% post-consumer recyclable paper to festival patrons. “Monroe
County’s Recycling Education Campaign continues to educate consumers
across our community about which paper items they can and cannot recycle
so that we can become a more sustainable County,” said Brooks.
(September 23, 09) [more on Recycling
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New York plans to start water bottle deposits in October |
pressconnects.com | Press & Sun-Bulletin ALBANY -- New York plans to
start collecting 5-cent deposits on bottles of water next month, saying
a recent court ruling gives it the right to begin the program. But some
bottlers don't see the situation the same way and said it would
impossible, particularly for smaller companies, to have the program
running next month. (September 11, 2009) [more on
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Water bottle deposits to start | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and
Chronicle ALBANY — New York plans to start
collecting 5-cent deposits on bottles of water next month, saying a
court ruling gives it the right to begin the program.
But some bottlers don't see the situation the same way and said it
would be impossible, particularly for smaller companies, to have the
program running next month. (September 10, 09)democratandchronicle.com
| Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment,
yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on
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Residents to ask for vote on landfills | WATERLOO — Four residents
plan to urge the Seneca County Board of Supervisors tonight to schedule
a public vote on a local law that would limit landfill expansion in the
county. (September 8, 2009)Finger
Lakes Times Online [[more on
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New York state may offer cold cash for old fridges - syracuse.com
Has your refrigerator's constant hum been replaced by a startling
sputter? You might want to coax it to last through fall. That's when the
state expects to start handing out millions to people who buy energy
efficient appliances. New York will get $18.7 million from the federal
government through the Economic
Recovery Act. The total pot is $296 million -- states get funding
based on their population. (September 3, 09)Syracuse
NY Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - syracuse.com [more
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RECYCLING: The pizza problem - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper
When County Executive Maggie Brooks rolled out the county's new
recycling campaign in July, she said the goal was to bring attention to
the variety of paper products that residents can put in their bins, and
to generate 10,000 additional tons of paper a year. Among the paper
products the county says that it will collect for recycling are pizza
boxes. (August 26, 09)
Rochester City Newspaper
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The Press Republican - Article: Environmental initiatives stalled by NY
politics ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New Yorkers who need to toss old TVs
and computers could help avoid harming the environment with the heavy
metals in the electronics if the state Senate takes up one of several
bills sidetracked by political gridlock earlier this summer.
The Press Republican -
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Judge: Nickel deposit for bottled water constitutional |
democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle ALBANY — A federal
judge has lifted an injunction that was delaying a new law to charge
nickel deposits on bottled water and require beverage companies to give
the state 80 percent of unclaimed deposits, Attorney General
Andrew Cuomo announced Friday. (August 14, 09)
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Zero Waste group gets grant - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Geneva, N.Y.
— The Finger Lakes Zero Waste Coalition was awarded a $2,000 grant from
the Virginia-based Center for Health, Environment and Justice to oppose
Casella Waste System’s waste-to-fuel project at the Ontario County
landfill in Seneca. (August 8, 09)
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Educational recycling video being created for Ontario County -
Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Canandaigua, N.Y. — The Ontario County
Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution to hire
Gorham-based LaBarge Media to create a 10-minute informational video
about recycling for the county. (August 08, 09 )
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Plan would ban large trucks | Large trucks, many of which bring
trash from downstate to landfills in Seneca and Ontario counties, would
be banned from using seven upstate highways under draft regulations
proposed Thursday by Gov. David A. Paterson. (August 7, 09)
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Striving for zero waste - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Seneca, N.Y. —
Zero waste. On the surface the idea seems perfect. Everything’s recycled
or composted, which leads to cleaner air, no more trash and no more
landfills. That’s what members of the Finger Lakes Zero Waste Coalition
are after. (August 4, 09) Home -
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Syracuse trash service will no longer pick up TVs, computers and other
electronics - syracuse.com Syracuse trash pick-up crews will no
longer accept electronic equipment left out at the curb, the city
announced this week. The change, which includes televisions, laptop
computers and computer monitors, is the result of a new disposal fee of
$30. The Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency recently notified the
city of the charge. The change is effective immediately. (July 27,
09) Syracuse NY Local News, Breaking
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Buffalo
announces new recycling initiatives BUFFALO — Mayor Byron Brown
Monday announced the formation of a Summer Youth Green Team to promote
the city’s new recycling outreach project. The Green Team, which is a
collaboration of efforts by the City of Buffalo’s Division of Youth
Services, Department of Public Works, the Buffalo Employment and
Training Center and the Block Clubs and Neighborhood Associations, will
train and supervise over 100 youth in the City of Buffalo. {July 8, 09)
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Recycle More Items, Please! - 13WHAM.com (Rochester, N.Y.) – A new
series of ads is on TV now; they aim to inform and educate people about
recycling in Monroe County. ((July 7, 09)
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Brooks Unveils Monroe
County's New Recycling Education Program | County Executive
Maggie Brooks unveiled Monroe County’s new Recycling Education Campaign,
which aims to inform consumers on the wide variety of paper products
that can be recycled. The campaign includes television advertisements
and recycling education outreach at local public events. (July 6,09)
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Residents cry foul as city opens temporary dump sites - The Globe and
Mail Toronto's Sunnyside Park is a natural draw for west-enders on
the type of hot summer days forecast for the city this weekend: There's
a wading pool for the toddlers, Gus Ryder Pool for the big kids, a
lakeside bike path, boardwalk and a new $1-million water curtain to make
Lake Ontario safe for swimming at the adjacent beach. But the five-day
old municipal workers' strike has left the pools drained and the lake
water's quality untested by public health. Now, a large temporary
garbage dump promises to significantly change the views, smell and
traffic patterns near the historic waterfront park. (June 27, 09)
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WHERE IT COMES FROM Ontario landfill accepted waste from 41
counties, four states and Canada in '08, but officials say it's
necessary economically Finger Lakes
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News 10 Now | 24 Hour Local News | Central New York | Company recycles
boat wrap for green project FULTON, N.Y. -- One Oswego County
company has taken up an environmental project that involves recycling
shrink wrap used for boats. Last spring Oswego Industries partnered with
companies in Ohio and Rochester to turn the shrink wrap into highway
guardrails. (June 25, 09)
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13WHAM Electronic Recycling Event a Record Breaker--Thanks Rochester! -
13WHAM.com (Rochester/Henrietta N.Y.) – Thanks to community wide
support, the 13WHAM/Zeller electronic recycling event was a
record-breaking success. (June 15, 09)
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Recycle Electronics Saturday, Too - 13WHAM.com (Rochester, N.Y.) -
Friday, and again on Saturday, June 13, WHAM is partnering with Zeller
Corporation to recycle old electronics -- from television sets to cell
phones to computers. (June 12, 09)
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Digital Television Transition | eCycling | US EPA The Digital
Television Transition: Don’t Kick Your TV to the Curb – eCycle Instead
WASHINGTON – After tomorrow, June 12, 2009 all full power television
stations will only broadcast in digital, over-the-air signals. EPA
encourages all U.S. citizens who own an analog TV set and who receive
free broadcasts (via rabbit ears or a roof-top antenna) to extend the
life of their TV by subscribing to a paid TV service or connecting it to
a converter box. Energy Star-qualified digital converter boxes are
available for purchase. For consumers who choose to buy a new TV, EPA
recommends purchasing Energy Star-qualified sets. EPA also encourages
consumers to recycle their unwanted TVs, which recovers valuable
materials from the circuit boards, metal wiring, leaded glass, and
plastics. Last year Americans disposed of more than 20 million TVs,
which represents a lost opportunity to conserve natural resources such
as copper and iron. Consumers who are interested in recycling their old
TVs can contact their local household hazardous waste collection and
recycling program to find out whether they will be sponsoring an
upcoming recycling event. EPA is working through its Plug-In To
eCycling program to promote the environmental benefits of recycling and
provide the public with information on safely reusing and recycling
obsolete electronics products, including televisions, computers, and
cell phones. Plug-In To eCycling is a partnership between EPA and
electronic manufacturers and retailers to offer consumers more
opportunities to donate or recycle their used electronics. More
information on the digital TV transition:
http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/materials/ecycling/tv-convert.htm
More information on where to recycle a TV:
http://www.epa.gov/waste/conserve/materials/ecycling/tv-challenge.htm
More information on Plug-In To eCycling:
http://epa.gov/plug-in (June
11, 09) U.S. Environmental Protection
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Deadline: Where to Recycle Your TV | The DTV deadline is one
week away - Friday, June 12th, 2009. If you're considering getting a
whole new TV set, you should think about recycling your old one. (June
5, 09) RochesterHomePage
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Recycling of
tires gaining traction : Business : The Buffalo News The business of
creating new uses for old tires—such as in playground surfaces and
sports fields — has taken significant steps forward, but the industry is
facing threats to its growth. That was one of the themes from a two-day
national symposium on the scrap tire industry that concluded Thursday in
Buffalo. (June 4, 09)
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City orders transparency — in the trash - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow
Canandaigua, N.Y. — Come July, city residents who leave their trash in
black or otherwise opaque bags curbside will be overlooked by waste
collection crews (June 4, 09)Home -
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New York delays water bottle bill until April |
democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle ALBANY — New York
will have to wait at least until April 2010 to start collecting a nickel
deposit on bottles of water, a hit of $115 million to the state's
coffers and a blow to a program promoted by environmentalists. (June 3,
09)
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Judge bars new law on bottle deposits |
democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle ALBANY — A federal
judge issued a preliminary injunction Wednesday that stops the state
from charging a nickel deposit on water bottles starting Monday. (May
28, 09)
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Nickel deposit on water bottles hits snag in Albany |
democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle ALBANY — New
Yorkers are supposed to be bracing for paying a nickel deposit on water
bottles starting June 1. But state leaders who approved the plan less
than two months ago are now haggling over details of how to change it,
putting in doubt when it will go into effect. (May 24, 09)
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Bottled Water Companies Sue to Block a New Deposit Fee
- NYTimes.com ALBANY — A coalition of bottled water companies filed
suit on Tuesday to block an expanded bottle deposit law scheduled to
take effect next month, arguing that the law, which imposes a deposit
fee on bottled water sold in New York State, is unconstitutional. (May
19, 09) The New York Times -
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Expansion of bottle-deposit law faces delay |
theithacajournal.com | The Ithaca Journal ALBANY - Gov. David
Paterson and state lawmakers are seeking to delay the expansion of the
state's bottle-deposit law by at least a month over concerns that
bottlers can't quickly implement the new changes. (May 14, 09)
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DEC'S "Green"
Computer Program Is Honored by EPA - NYS Dept. of Environmental
Conservation Receives Recognition for Reducing the Environmental
Impacts of Computer Purchasing The New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation (DEC) was honored by the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for implementing a "green"
purchasing program that has helped reduce the environmental impacts of
use and disposal of computer equipment. DEC staff accepted an EPA Region
2 Environmental Quality Award for their work as part of the State
Electronics Challenge. ( May 1, 09)
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Audit offers ways to boost recycling : Buffalo/Erie County
: The Buffalo News Buffalo’s recycling program needs an extreme
makeover to boost participation and better track results, according to a
new audit. (April 30, 09)
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Not all trash is garbage - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow
Hopewell, N.Y. — The results are in from the Earth Daze garbage
assessment conducted last week as part of Finger Lakes Community
College’s Earth Day celebration. (April 27, 09)
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GOVERNOR PATERSON, LAWMAKERS, ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS HAIL BIGGER BETTER
BOTTLE BILL AS EARTH DAY VICTORY Lawmakers Honored by
Environmental Groups for Bottle Bill on 40th Anniversary of Earth Day
Governor Also Announces Pesticide Reduction Plan to Safeguard Parks and
Protect Environment | Governor David A. Paterson today was honored by
New York’s environmental advocates for signing into law the Bigger
Better Bottle Bill and maintaining his commitment to the environment
through this economic crisis. The legislation broke a 9-year struggle to
update the 1982 law governing bottle deposits by expanding it to include
bottled water. By retaining 80 percent of unclaimed bottle deposits, the
State is expected to receive an additional $115 million in annual
revenue to help address New York’s fiscal crisis. Governor Paterson
received the Earth Day Award from a coalition of more than 20
environmental groups including the Environmental Advocates of New York,
New York Public Interest Research Group, Scenic Hudson, the Sierra Club
Atlantic Chapter and The Nature Conservancy. The groups also honored
Senate Majority Leader Malcolm A. Smith, Assembly Speaker Sheldon
Silver, Senate Environmental Committee Chair Antoine Thompson and
Assembly Environmental Committee Chair Robert Sweeney for passing the
critical legislation. (April 22, 09)
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Bottlers unable to meet law's June 1 deadline |
democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle ALBANY — New York
state leaders indicated Wednesday that they may need to delay the
expansion of the state's bottle-deposit law over concerns from bottlers
that companies won't be able to implement the program by the June 1
deadline. (April 23, 09)
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Rubble on 490 -- Recycled - 13WHAM.com (Rochester,
N.Y.) -If you've seen a big pile of rubble on the side of Route 490, the
Department of Transportation is putting it to good use. (April 14, 09)
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Event to recycle electronics, clothing at four Rochester-area
locations | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle
Don't toss your broken camera into the garbage, which will ultimately be
discarded in a dump or landfill. Instead, consider donating unwanted
used electronics and clothing at a recycling drive Saturday, so the
discarded items can be recycled, said Carlie Albano, event coordinator
and founder of Imagine it Recycling, at 565 Blossom Road. (April 14, 09)
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BIG WISH GLOBE, ROCHESTER LITERACY MOVEMENT SEEK BOOK DONATIONS
In honor of Rochester’s 175th Anniversary this year, the Big Wish Globe
and Book Donation Depot will begin its traveling tour at Frontier Field
for the Red Wings weekend opener April 11-12. The 10-foot steel globe,
which was filled with wishes and set ablaze for the city’s early New
Year’s Eve celebration last year, will serve as a symbolic partner with
the Rochester Literacy Movement as a way to improve reading skills and
access to reading material. “Ensuring that every child has access to
quality reading material is essential to their education,” Mayor Robert
J. Duffy said. “The generous donations of our citizens in the Greater
Rochester area will go a long way toward realizing this community’s goal
of improved literacy.” (April 7, 09)
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Water Bottle Deposit in NY Budget - Environmentalists Rejoice,
NY March 30, 2009 —Under provisions of budget bills aimed at closing the
state’s looming deficit, New York’s bottle law will be expanded, and the
state will keep most of the nickels. (April 4, 09)
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Beverage
Container Bin Grant Opportunity - NYS Dept. of Environmental
Conservation The New York State Association for Reduction, Reuse and
Recycling (NYSAR3) today announced a grant opportunity to provide
beverage container collection bins to improve public space recycling in
New York State. This grant is funded as part of an Environmental Benefit
Project and offered through a partnership between NYSAR3 and the New
York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). (March 30,
09) Press Releases -
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ENVIRONMENT: Government waste - News Articles -
Rochester City Newspaper So you've been called to the Hall of
Justice for jury duty. You grab a drink from a vending machine during a
break and after quenching your thirst, you look for a recycling bin to
dispose of the empty bottle. But there isn't one. (March 31, 09)
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WXXI: State Budget to Expand Bottle Deposit Law (2009-03-29)
New York's bottle law will be expanded, and the state will keep most of
the unclaimed nickels, under provisions of budget bills aimed at closing
the state's looming deficit.
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Crunch time for NY bottle deposit bill -- Newsday.com
ALBANY, N.Y. - Opponents of legislation to expand bottle deposits to
water, juice and other non-carbonated drinks in
New York have taken to the airwaves with an ad campaign saying the
only significant result would be higher prices. (March 18, 09)
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Senate considers bottle deposit expansion bill |
stargazette.com | Star-Gazette ALBANY - After years of not getting
any traction in the Senate, a proposal to place nickel bottle deposits
on water and juice containers got its first public hearing in that
house Wednesday. (March 6, 09)
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'Curb Day' designed to swap unwanted items - UPI.com
CHILI, N.Y., March 4 (UPI) -- A New
York state group has designated May 16 "Curb Day," an event designed
for people across the United States to get rid of useful but unwanted
items. (March 4, 09) Latest Headlines, Top
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Albany hearing held on bigger state bottle bill |
democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle ALBANY — After
years of not getting any traction in the state Senate, a proposal to
place nickel bottle deposits on water and juice containers got its first
public hearing in that house Wednesday. For three of the
past four years, the Assembly passed bills to expand the state's
27-year-old 5-cent deposit law on soda, sparkling water,
malt beverage and beer bottles and cans. The Senate did not take up the
issue until this year. (March 5, 09)
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Expanded N.Y. bottle bill urged |
democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The state's top
environmental official on Wednesday touted the benefits of an expanded
bottle bill law, maintaining that the bill would free landfills of tons
of non-returnable bottles and generate millions in revenue for the
state. (Feb 19, 09)
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Grannis:
Updating "Bottle Bill" Is A No-Brainer - NYS Dept. of
Environmental Conservation "Common Sense" Measure Will Keep
Roadsides, Parks and Waterways Cleaner New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today urged
support of the "Bigger Better Bottle Bill," saying it would reduce
litter, keep millions of containers out of our landfills, help in the
fight against global warming and generate badly needed revenue. (Feb 18,
09) New York State Department
of Environmental Conservation
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NY Bottle Bill Expansion Sparks Debate · Environmental
Leader · Green Business, Sustainable Business, and Green Strategy News
for Corporate Sustainability Executives Recycling advocacy groups
met recently to push a bill to expand the five-cent bottle deposit to
include non-carbonated beverages and sports drinks. The groups say it
will bring in more revenue than New York state anticipated, but some
lawmakers and industry representatives remain skeptical, Star-Gazette
reports. (Feb 11, 09)
Environmental Leader · Green Business, Sustainable Business, and Green
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Bottle bill update makes sense, cents | lohud.com | The
Journal News When Gov. David Paterson submitted his executive budget
in December, five weeks earlier than required, he did so knowing that we
are facing the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. He
acknowledged that New York state is facing the largest budget deficit in
history, and that scores of difficult decisions will have to be made
over the coming months. These challenging times call for both sacrifice
and greater efficiency. They also provide for opportunity to make
meaningful, common-sense decisions. Perhaps the easiest decision to be
made during the next several months is updating New York's 26-year-old
bottle return law. (Feb 10, 09) http://www.lohud.com/
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Fight over N.Y. bottle bill heats up | stargazette.com
| Star-Gazette ALBANY -- While recycling advocacy groups met Monday
to push a bill to expand the five-cent bottle deposit to
include non-carbonated beverages and sports drinks saying it will bring
in more revenue than the state anticipated, some lawmakers and industry
representatives remain skeptical. (Feb 9, 09)
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Fight over bottle bill heats up | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle ALBANY —
While recycling advocacy groups met Monday to push a bill to expand the
5-cent bottle deposit to include non-carbonated
beverages and sports drinks saying it will bring in more revenue than
the state anticipated, some lawmakers and industry representatives
remain skeptical. (Feb 10, 09)
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Monroe offers prescription drug disposal service
| democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and
Chronicle As Monroe County prepares for
another collection of unwanted consumer medicine, officials say the free
drop-off service should become a regular fixture in the community.
(Jan 22, 09)
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5¢ deposits on more bottles likely
| democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle
ALBANY — A key Senate Democrat is backing the expansion of the bottle
bill, which most likely means that before the summer, New Yorkers will
be paying nickel deposits
on water, juice and sports-drink cans and bottles as well as on the beer
and soda containers they're paying now. (Jan 22, 09)
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Recession crinkles cardboard recycling :
Business : The Buffalo News Impacts of
the recession are cropping up in surprising places all over Western New
York — even in retailers’ recycling bins. For a long while, stores were
making a tidy profit selling their used cardboard cartons to recycling
facilities. Now, recycling profits have dwindled, disappeared or even
become another drain on the bottom line. (Jan 18, 09)
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NYS Plastic Bag Reduction - NYS Dept. of
Environmental Conservation Effective
January 1, 2009, a new statewide law requires certain retail and grocery
stores to set up a plastic carry out bag recycling program for their
customers. Stores with 10,000 square feet or more of retail space and
chains which operate five or more stores with greater than 5,000 square
feet of retail space, and which provide plastic carry out bags to
customers, are required to comply with the law.
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Christmas trees become mulch for Tinker Nature
Center in Henrietta | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle
Two and a half weeks after Christmas, the trees were thrown into the
wood chipper. On Saturday and Sunday, park officials at the Tinker
Nature Center in Henrietta helped local residents dispose of their
Christmas trees by grinding them into mulch for the center's walking
trails. (Jan 12, 09)
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Don't trash that analog TV: recycle it-
12/31/08 NEWARK: Anticipating the
switchover to digital broadcast format in February many consumers will
be opting to replace their analog televisions, rather than switching to
satellite/cable service or purchasing a signal converter box.
Nationwide, this could result in millions of televisions being left at
the curb, with the next stop being the landfill. Instead of contributing
to the trash problem, join with the Newark Park Presbyterian Church
Green Team and recycle that old television. (Dec.31, 09)
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PATERSON SIGNS LEGISLATION TO PROMOTE PLASTIC BAG RECYCLING AND REUSE OF
BAGS Bill Requires Large or Chain Retailers to Offer Bag Collection
- Governor David A. Paterson today announced he has signed legislation
to increase the collection and recycling of plastic carryout bags. Under
the new law, A.11725 (Sweeney)/S.8643-A (Marcellino), which will require
collection and recycling to begin on January 1, 2009, retail
establishments with more than 10,000 square feet of retail space, or
those that are part of a chain with more than five stores (each with
more than 5,000 square feet of retail space), must provide bins for the
collection of used plastic carryout bags, recycle the returned bags, and
keep records for three years describing the amount of plastic bags
collected and recycled. (Dec 13, 08)
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New law encourages New Yorkers to recycle plastic bags
- ALBANY - Governor David Paterson announced he has signed legislation
to increase the collection and recycling of plastic carryout bags. Under
the new law, A.11725 (Sweeney)/S.8643-A (Marcellino), which will require
collection and recycling to begin on January 1, 2009, retail
establishments with more than 10,000 square feet of retail space, or
those that are part of a chain with more than five stores (each with
more than 5,000 square feet of retail space), must provide bins for the
collection of used plastic carryout bags, recycle the returned bags, and
keep records for three years describing the amount of plastic bags
collected and recycled. (Dec 19, 08)
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Schumer worried about conversion to digital TV
- ALBANY - U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer warned Upstate New Yorkers
they could be at risk of falling off the digital cliff even if they
purchase a digital converter box for their analog-only set when digital
television transition goes into effect in February. Analog-only
televisions will go dark on February 17, 2009 when all over-the-air
broadcast signals will be transmitted by a digital signal only, which
analog televisions are not equipped to receive. Many residents already
planning to purchase a converter box may also need to purchase a
residential antenna and booster for their television set, but the
Department of Commerce has yet to offer further financial assistance or
general guidance for consumers who will need to purchase this additional
equipment. (Dec 12, 08)
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Landfill company seeks deadline extension - Rochester, NY - MPNnow
Ontario County, N.Y. — Ontario County’s Solid Waste Management Committee
voted Wednesday not to hold Casella Waste Systems Inc. to a provision of
its original lease to run the county landfill, freeing the company to
invest in a project to turn waste plastics into fuel. (Dec 4, 08)
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Economy hurts recycling efforts for area towns, companies |
democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The drop is a sign
of the downswing in recycling markets. Over the past two months, with
the demand for goods falling amid the nation's financial crisis, the
market for recyclable goods has plummeted. (Dec 1, 08)
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Schumer Wants Extension of TV Coupons - 13WHAM.com (Washington) AP -
Senator Charles Schumer is asking the government to give people more
time to buy new tv equipment for the switch to digital signals set for
February. (Nov 20, 08) -
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In-store plastic bag recycling now required in Albany
County - ALBANY – Stores with over 10,000 feet
of space in Albany County that provide customers plastic bags now must
offer a bag recycling program. (Nov 19, 08)
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Increase in Deposit on Bottles, Cans--Could Rake in Millions -
13WHAM.com (Rochester, N.Y.) - Bottled water and juice could end up
with a nickel deposit (or more) just like beer and soda. Governor
Paterson is considering the idea as a way to bring as much as $25
million to the state’s coffers. (Nov 14, 08)
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Bottle bill enforcement sweep nets 127 violations
- ALBANY - Responding to a growing number of consumer complaints, the
New York State Environmental Conservation Police recently conducted a
statewide, coordinated enforcement sweep of 652 retail outlets to ensure
compliance with the state's hugely successful Bottle Bill, Department of
Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis announced
Wednesday. (Nov 13, 08)
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Nazareth College students collect day's worth of trash to encourage
conservation | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle
Tossing out a single coffee cup or fast food container doesn't seem like
a very big deal, but when you add up everything thrown away by thousands
of people in a single day, the total can be startling. (Nov 4, 08)
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Students at Webster elementary dump, cut and bundle to learn recycling |
democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Students at
Webster Central School District’s Plank Road North Elementary School are
thirsty to create usable products from waste in the school’s cafeteria.
(Oct 31,08)
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Brooks
Launches “Refill Not Landfill” Campaign To Protect Environment
County Executive Maggie Brooks launched the Refill
Not Landfill campaign, the latest initiative in Monroe County’s efforts
to protect the environment. The nationally recognized campaign
encourages all County residents to use refillable containers along with
household tap water instead of consuming disposable water bottles in an
effort to reduce landfill waste. --from
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Effort to Reduce Water Bottle Waste
A new campaign asks you to think twice the next time you reach for a
bottle of water. Monroe County launched the "Refill Not Landfill"
campaign. (September 30, 08)
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Prospects improved for expansion of
state bottle bill |
theithacajournal.com | The Ithaca
Journal It's no easy feat: Since
the state first started tacking a
nickel onto carbonated beverage
bottles in 1982, the call for a
“bigger, better bottle bill” has
been an annual event. It's never
gone anywhere, crushed by heavy-duty
lobbying. (Aug 18, 08)
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Journal | Ithaca news, community,
entertainment, yellow pages and
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP CLEAN
STREAMS, SHORELINES, GENESEE RIVER &
LAKE ONTARIO The City, County,
local businesses and community
members will host the 16th Annual
International Coastal Cleanup, 9
a.m., Sat. Sept. 20, when volunteers
will pick up litter along area
streams and shorelines of the
Genesee River and Lake Ontario.
Volunteers are needed to work along
Hamlin Beach, Durand Eastman beach,
Ontario Beach Park, Webster Park,
Braddock Bay park, and Irondequoit
Bay. Last year, more 400 volunteers
worked in teams to record the types
and amount of trash found and
collected and disposed of more than
4,000 pounds of debris from 47 miles
of shoreline. This data is entered
into a national database maintained
by the American Littoral Society,
Northeast Chapter, which can be
found at:
www.alsnyc.org . --Welcome
to the City of Rochester
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Home Depot lets you recycle
long-lasting bulbs |
democratandchronicle.com | Democrat
and Chronicle Compact
fluorescent light bulbs use 75
percent less energy, last 10 times
longer than traditional incandescent
bulbs, and over time yield sizable
energy savings. But getting rid of
them when they no longer work has
been problematic. (Aug 4, 08)
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www.News10NBC.com - Ban on plastic
shopping bags Paper or plastic?
Eventually, shoppers in Los Angeles
won't have the choice as lawmakers
have voted to ban plastic shopping
bags from stores beginning July
2010. It's part of an effort to
reduce trash and protect the
environment. Customers will have to
bring their own bags from home or
pay a quarter for a paper bag. San
Francisco was the first city to ban
plastic bags last November. (July
23, 08)
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Rochester, NY News, Weather, Sports,
Health, Investigative, Entertainment
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Buffalo seeks to
boost its poor rate of recycling
Residents’ anemic response to blue
boxes is spurring officials to
motivate better, try mini-totes that
don’t require sorting
Something is wrong with Buffalo’s
recycling program, and city
officials are scrambling to fix it.
Only about 9 percent of the city’s
waste is being recycled by no more
than a third of all households.
According to a 2007 city study,
participation can dip as low as 8
percent in some neighborhoods. (July
15, 08)
Buffalo News
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DEC Commissioner Grannis, Local
Officials, Advocates Call for
Passage of the Bigger Better Bottle
Bill - NYS Dept. of Environmental
Conservation Demand Action in
State Legislature Before Legislative
Session Ends on June 21st Saying the
clock is running out on the 2007
legislative session, New York State
Department of Environmental
Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete
Grannis today joined Brookhaven Town
Supervisor Brian X. Foley and
environmental advocates at
Brookhaven Town Hall to call upon
the State Legislature to pass the
Bigger Better Bottle Bill before it
goes home on June 21. (May 30, 08)
New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation
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ENVIRONMENT: A Bigger Better Bottle
Bill - News & Opinion - Rochester
City Newspaper The Sierra Club
is again pressing state legislators
to pass a new Bottle Bill. If it's
passed, the Bigger Better Bottle
Bill, as it's commonly known, would
expand the nickel deposits from pop
and beer containers to include
water, juice, and sports drink
bottles, too. Despite the
environmental organization's urging,
only the State Assembly passed the
bill. (May 28, 08)
Rochester City
Newspaper
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Tonawanda News - ENVIRONMENT:
Backers say expanded bottle bill
will increase recycling, opponents
call it a tax “The Bigger Better
Bottle Bill will prevent litter and
make our communities cleaner,”
NYPIRG says on its Web site. It also
states that litter surveys the group
has conducted statewide reveal that
two-thirds of the bottles collected
in litter clean-ups are non-deposit
containers. “It makes no sense for a
bottle of sparkling water to be
covered under the bottle bill and a
bottle of plain water to end up as
pollution,” the group says. (May 4,
08)
Tonawanda News
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Bigger Better Bottle Bill Excluded
From New York State Budget - News
The Bigger Better Bottle Bill, which
would have expanded five-cent
refundable deposits on beverage
containers to water bottles and
other non-carbonated beverages, was
not included in the finalized state
budget put out on Apr. 9 despite
student activists' lobbying efforts.
(May 28, 08)
Statesman
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Capital News 9 | 24 Hour Local News
| HEADLINES | Bottle bill to add
deposit for water and juice NEW
YORK STATE -- A proposed bill might
have you thinking twice before you
toss your water bottle out in the
trash. (May 29, 08)
Capital News 9 | 24 Hour Local News
| TOP STORIES
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Refund proposed for
H2O, juice bottles
- In Go Green news...you already get
5 cents for your soda bottles. Now
there is a push to make other
plastic drink bottles refundable.
Under a bill sponsored by Governor
Paterson, the bottles - such as
water, juice, and sports drink
bottles - could all be returned for
a nickel. Those in favor spoke out
at Cobbs Hill Park today. They say
the bill would reduce litter,
because more people would turn in
their bottles. (May 29, 08)
RochesterHomepage.net
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Some Push Expansion
of State Bottle Bill
ROCHESTER, NY (2008-05-28) Advocates
for an expanded bottle bill rallied
at Cobbs Hill Park Wednesday, to
encourage state lawmakers to add a
five cent deposit to juice and water
bottles. Currently only carbonated
beverages have a deposit, but the
Governor and Assembly support
legislation to change that. (May 28,
08)
WXXI NewsRoom
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Groups argue for recycling of TVs |
democratandchronicle.com | Democrat
and Chronicle ALBANY — On the
38th Earth Day Tuesday, state
officials and advocacy groups called
for actions ranging from cleaning
water in the Adirondacks and
recycling televisions to a contest
aimed at bolstering recycling in
schools. Environmentalists promoting
recycling of electronics put
cardboard "TVs" on their heads, fake
blood on their hands and faces, and
walked like zombies in front of the
Legislative Office Building. (April
22, 08)
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Rochester, New York
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Thruway Authority
provides recycling containers at all
27 travel plazas
ALBANY - The New York State Thruway
Authority has awarded a contract
which has resulted in recycling
containers now available at all 27
Thruway Travel Plazas across the
Thruway System. “This initiative is
another example of the Authority’s
commitment to protecting and
promoting the environment on Earth
Day and every day,” said Michael
Fleischer, executive director of the
Thruway Authority. “The recycling
bins allow Thruway travelers to
‘pitch in’ and help the environment
by recycling glass, plastic,
newspapers and aluminum containers.”
(April 23, 08)
New York State News
on the Net!
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Recycling program
involving Kodak
- Kodak, Wal-Mart and
Sam's Clubs have launched a
nationwide recycling program at
in-store Kodak picture kiosks. (Feb
27, 08)
RochesterHomepage.net
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Recycling water
bottles -
It's the biggest selling beverage by
the bottle, next to soda. We're
talking about bottled water. In
2006, people in the United States
consumed more than 8 billion gallons
of bottled water. That number grows
by 10% every year. But all those
empty bottles are bad for the
environment. At the Monroe County
Recycling Center, you will find a
lot of plastic. "In January we saw
69 tons of that material come
through the door here," says Kimmie
Romeo. She is an educator at the
center. (March 6, 08)
RochesterHomepage.net
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Kodak and Wal-Mart Launch Nationwide Recycling Program
for Picture Kiosk Consumables - ROCHESTER,
N.Y. & BENTONVILLE, Ark., Feb 27, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Eastman Kodak
Company (NYSE: EK: 17.84, -0.22, -1.21%) and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
(NYSE: WMT: 50.70, -0.73, -1.41%) today announced the launch of a
national program to recycle used materials from in-store picture kiosks.
The program is underway at about 4,100 Wal-Mart stores and Sam's Clubs
in the U.S. that operate KODAK Picture Kiosks, and is expected to
annually recycle two million pounds of thermal printer ribbon, spools
and cartridges. That amount is equivalent to the weight of approximately
six, 250-passenger commercial airliners. (Feb 27, 08)
Fox/Business
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Paper or Plastic--or Reusable? - 13WHAM.com (Rochester, N.Y.) -
Plastic bags hold our groceries and a whole lot more, but they pollute,
so many cities and stores ban them. Wegmans was among the first to use
them and offer recycling. Now the company faces a new challenge:
balancing conservation with customer convenience. (Jan 31, 08)
Local News - 13WHAM.com
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Irondequoit residents can recycle Christmas trees
(December 31, 2007) — Used Christmas trees may be dropped off at the
Helen McGraw Library branch (at 2180 East Ridge Road). Trees can also be
taken to the Helmer Nature Center (at 154 Pinegrove Avenue) where they
will be ground into chips to maintain the center’s trails. (Dec
31, 07)
Democrat & Chronicle
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www.ny.gov - GOVERNOR SPITZER ANNOUNCES $26 MILLION IN RECYCLING GRANTS
Governor Eliot Spitzer today announced that recycling programs
throughout the state will receive $26 million in recycling grants made
available through the state Environmental Protection Fund. The funding
will be divided among 92 municipalities and solid waste management
authorities to buy trucks and sorting equipment, improve facilities and
promote recycling. MONROE COUNTY Town of Chili: $6,683 for recycling
equipment. Village of Honeoye Falls: $22,500 for recycling equipment.
Village of Pittsford: $90,492 for recycling equipment. Village of
Scottsville: $8,000 for recycling equipment. Village of Webster: $52,954
for recycling equipment. (Dec 27, 07)
New York State
Governor Eliot Spitzer Press Releases & Audio
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Brooks Announces Christmas Tree Recycling Programs
- Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks announced that residents can
once again recycle their Christmas trees, free of charge, at a number of
locations across Monroe County. A list of drop-off locations,
instructions, and hours of operation is attached, and can also be found
at www.monroecounty.gov .
2007
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Recycling money doled out - Rochester, NY - MPNnow Gov. Eliot
Spitzer has announced $26 million will go to sewer districts and
municipalities across the state to promote recycling efforts. Sharing in
the windfall will be Manchester-Shortsville Joint Sewer District and the
village of Victor. The money may be used for buying trucks and sorting
equipment, improvements to facilities and recycling programs. (Dec 30,
07) Messenger Post Newspapers
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Recycle Those Electronics! - 13WHAM.com If you found a new computer
or television under your tree this year, you may be wondering what to do
with the old one. Now through February 2 you can drop it off to be
recycled-- for free. (Dec 28, 07)
- 13WHAM.com
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Localities to share in $26M recycling funds—
In an effort to promote local recycling programs across the state, Gov.
Eliot Spitzer announced Thursday that $26 million has been awarded to 92
municipalities, including five in Monroe County. The town of Chili and
the villages of Honeoye Falls, Pittsford, Scottsville and Webster
received grants to purchase recycling equipment through the state
Environmental Protection Fund. (December 28, 2007)
Democrat & Chronicle
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CITY ANNOUNCES FIVE HOLIDAY TREE RECYCLING SITES City residents will
be able to drop off their trees for recycling at five convenient
locations from today, Wed., Dec. 26, through Jan. 31. • Ferrano St. at
Colfax St., at the City’s Materials give-back site. • Genesee Valley
Park tennis court parking lot, Genesee St. extension. • Culver Rd. &
Norris Dr., east of the Cobbs Hill Recreation Center. • Beach Ave. at
Estes St. (west of Lake Ave.). • Norton Village Recreation Center
parking lot, 330 Waring Rd. Trees may also be placed at the curb for
pick up on residents’ regular collection days. All lights and ornaments
must be removed before trees are dropped off at a recycling site or
taken to the curb. Holiday tree mulch will be available only at the
Ferrano St./Colfax St. drop off site. Contact the Office of Customer
Satisfaction at 428-5990 (TTY 428-7600) 24 hours/day for more
information. --
Welcome to the City of Rochester
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Penfield consolidates recycling centers
— PENFIELD — Starting next month, Penfield residents won't be able to
use the recycling center at the Penfield Highway Garage because it is
closing to combine with the High Acres Landfill and Recycling Center in
Perinton. The recycling center at 1607 Jackson Road will officially
close Jan. 14. About 320 to 400 total cubic yards of paper and
containers were recycled monthly at the center. (December 15, 2007)
Democrat & Chronicle
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Now you can recycle trip trash
- The authority placed recycling containers for glass, plastic,
newsprint and aluminum cans at six of the Thruway's busiest travel
plazas last week. The closest one to Rochester is the Pembroke Travel
Plaza in Genesee County, accessible from eastbound lanes just east of
Exit 48A. (August 21, 2007)
Democrat & Chronicle
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ENVIRONMENT: Recycling has grown, but landfills are king - News &
Opinion - Rochester City Newspaper The way society thinks about
waste has changed dramatically. Highly-engineered landfills have
replaced the old municipal dumps. Recycling has gone mainstream, and
schools, environmental groups, and governments promote it along with
reuse and waste reduction. But landfills are king, and there are two in
Monroe County: High Acres in Perinton and Mill Seat in Riga, both
operated by Waste Management Inc. (Monroe County owns Mill Seat but
contracts with Waste Management for its operation.) (July 17, 07)
Rochester City Newspaper
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Old computers get new life, raise funds
- Money earned benefits Ithaca's Sciencenter ITHACA — If a vintage
computer is collecting dust in your basement, there's a hospital for it
in Ithaca, then hopefully a new home. Babbage's Basement rehabilitates
computer systems, selling them from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and
Fridays. Proceeds benefit the Sciencenter. (July 10, 07)
The Ithaca Journal - www.theithacajournal.com - Ithaca,
NY
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MPNnow.com: The glass-vs.-plastic wars hit home Japanese bottle
makers check out a state-of-the-art recycling facility at the Ontario
County landfill to borrow some ideas. Why were 15 nattily dressed
Japanese executives touring a noisy, dusty glass-recycling plant in
Seneca one recent day? All of them were in the business of making
bottles. They were on a mission to learn more about the ins and outs of
glass recycling and do some idea-swapping with Americans at a
state-of-the-art facility. (July 6, 07)
Messenger Post
Newspapers
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Device dump lures residents -
Hundreds turn out for program to recycle their computers, more - Started
this year, the appointment-only collection program has been a remarkable
success for the county at its recycling center on Lee Road. The free
events are a partnership with Metro Waste Paper Inc., which manages the
center, and its subcontractor Sunnking Inc. The county signed up 200
people for the first recycling event in April. On Saturday, more than
450 people were expected to drop off old computers for disposal. (July
1, 2007)
Democrat & Chronicle
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Monroe County plans second home computer recycling
- Rochester – Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks Friday announced
that the county will hold its second of three recycling computer
recycling events this year in partnership with Metro Wastepaper, Inc.
and its subcontractor Sunnking, Inc. (June 18, 07)
New
York State News on the Net!
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Bottle deposit bill may be overlooked
— ALBANY — With just a few days remaining in this year's legislative
session, advocates are pushing a measure that would expand the state's
nickel-deposit recycling program. But members of the retail and beverage
industries have been working just as hard to persuade lawmakers to
reject the proposal. On Monday, advocates rallied at the Capitol to urge
lawmakers to pass the bill before they go home for the summer on June
21. They displayed a 20-foot-tall inflated "bottle" with a message, "New
York needs a bigger, better bottle bill." (June 12, 2007) (June 12,
2007)
Democrat & Chronicle
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DEC
Launches Statewide "25 Days for 25 Years" Bottle Drive to Celebrate 25th
Anniversary of the Bottle Bill - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation
School-Based Campaign Will Focus on the Need to Recycle All Bottles New
York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner
Pete Grannis today announced the kick-off of the "25 days for 25 years"
school bottle drive to mark the upcoming 25th anniversary of the Bottle
Bill. During the campaign, DEC will partner with nearly 20 host schools
across the state to celebrate the remarkable success of the Bottle Bill
and focus students on the importance of recycling in creating a cleaner
environment. --NYS Dept. of
Environmental Conservation
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County recycling stagnant amid blue-bin knowledge gap
- But many local residents are not well-versed in recycling. Even though
four years ago the county expanded its list of what can be put in a blue
recycling box, the amount recycled at the Monroe County Recycling Center
has remained about the same — 60,000 tons a year. "Recycling can have a
profound effect on the environment — by not putting all these things
back into the ground. And it's a simple thing to do," said Frank Regan,
communications chairman for the Rochester Regional Group of the Sierra
Club.(April 21, 2007) Democrat & Chronicle
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County to recycle old computers at no cost—
Monroe County will hold its first home computer recycling event later
this month in partnership with Metro Wastepaper Inc. and its
subcontractor Sunnking Inc. "This free recycling event provides a great
opportunity for residents to celebrate Earth Day one day early and
recycle their old computers and other electronics," County Executive
Maggie Brooks said Friday. (April 7, 2007)
Democrat & Chronicle
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ENVIRONMENT: Alesi wants to ban plastic bags - News &
Opinion - Rochester City Newspaper San
Francisco has banned the use of non-biodegradable plastic bags by large
grocery stores and pharmacies. Could New York State be next? State
Senator Jim Alesi is drafting a law that would require businesses to
phase out the bags. (April 3, 07)
Rochester City Newspaper
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Bottle bill plan likely faces fight
— ALBANY — Gov. Eliot Spitzer's proposal to expand
the state's bottle-deposit law to juices, water and other beverages
could turn out to be one of his toughest fights this year. About 50
groups are lined up to lobby for or against it, with opponents claiming
the plan amounts to a $200 million tax increase. (February 24, 2007)
Democrat & Chronicle
2006
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environment: green Christmas -
Eco-friendly alternatives to gift-wrap - Gifts sure do look purdy when
they're wrapped in shiny paper and decorated with ribbons and bows. But
is that necessary? After all, it's what's inside that counts, right?
(December 13, 2006)
http://www.rochesterinsider.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage
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Free electronics recycling program
- This time of year a lot of television sets, computers and phones are
being given as gifts but the electronics they replace can damage the
environment if disposed of improperly. One local processing facility in
Victor is urging people to take advantage of its annual free Christmas
electronics recycling program. Regional Recycling and Recovery has
launched its annual household electronics recycling program. Now through
the end of February, Rochester area residents can properly dispose of
computer equipment, televisions, phones and many other electronics.
There are 2 drop off locations. The Rochester location is at 395 Central
Avenue. The Victor location is 2 miles South of Eastview Mall at 7318
Victor Mendon Road. (December 20, 2006)
WROC TV NEWS 8 NOW
ROCHESTER NEW YORK
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Monroe County to award scouting patch for recycling
- Twelve Monroe County area scouts were awarded a newly-crated recycling
patch Tuesday night. The patch was created to recognize local scouts for
their dedication to protecting the air we breathe and the water we
drink. New York State News on the Net!
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environment: don't chuck that old PC
-Turns out computers aren't biodegradable. If you bury your decade-old
IBM in the garden, it'll stay there for eternity — or until an
enterprising groundhog digs it up. In addition, it contains chemicals
toxic to the environment. That's why some tech-savvy local companies are
out to ensure that the city's unwanted computer hardware ends up in the
proper place, be it a hazardous waste facility, a manufacturer or in the
hands of an underprivileged family. (September 19, 2006)
Insider: Rochester Remixed
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Library Recycles for Cash The Henrietta Public Library is
turning trash into cash. Empty inkjet and toner cartridges along with
old cell phones are helping pay for some new things at the library. Feb
08, 2006 R News: As It Happens, Where It
Happens
2005
- Eyeglass recycling an important part of community service club's efforts
For 80 years, Lions Clubs have collected, cleaned, prepared, repaired,
classified by prescription, and distributed used eyewear. Used eyeglass
collections are the number one activity of Lions Clubs in the U.S. and
the Brockport Lions Club is no exception. In 2003-2004, Lions collected
nine million pairs of used eyeglasses - of that total the Brockport
community contributed 3,500 pair. (February 15, 2006)
Westside News Inc.
- Many choose to 'freecycle'
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Group's Web site lets people give away items they don't want
- — Maybe snowman sweaters aren't your style, or your daughter
has received three copies of Goodnight Moon. Maybe you just don't like
long underwear — or fruitcake, for that matter. The
concept is simple: Offer any item you don't want as a gift, no strings
attached, on a local Web site. Another member of the network arranges,
via anonymous e-mail, to come take it off your hands. On the Web For
more information about freecycle, visit
www.freecycle.org/
. To join the local network, visit
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freecyclerochesterny/
. For more information on Around Again of Rochester, visit
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aagainrochester/
.(December 30, 2005)
Democrat and Chronicle
- Earth-Friendly Kids Honored -
They pledge to recycle and help
conserve the earth's resources and on Tuesday night,
students throughout western New York were honored for
their efforts to beautify our region. Students in the
Wayne Central School District's elementary school in
Ontario received a state award for turning in the most
pledges for "America Recycles Day."
http://www.rnews.com
- Experts
on recycling to meet in Rochester
- 'Zero
waste' advocates say company leadership is key
- (November 13, 2005) — Recycling is easy,
maybe too easy. Despite advancements in technology and
the "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" mantra that most
third-graders can recite, American landfills are
filling faster than ever. Recycling rates peaked in
the 1980s and in recent years have stalled or even
declined in many places. "We're consuming more and
throwing away more. ... We can't just recycle our way
out of it," Linda Christopher of the Grassroots
Recycling Network said Friday. The key, she said, is
thinking about waste throughout a product's life,
changing the way we think about production, packing
and reuse — an approach that the nonprofit network
calls "zero waste." (November 13, 2005)
Democrat and Chronicle
- Your days of lugging cans could end, or
not
- N.Y. weighs
two competing bills on returnables law
Environmental groups say the popularity of sports
drinks, bottled water and beverages such as Snapple
was not envisioned when most states adopted bottle
deposit laws 20 or 30 years ago. Groups estimate there
are more than 2.6 billion such bottles that could be
recycled but instead end up in landfills. (June
6, 2005)
Democrat and Chronicle
- Pair of bills battle over bottle
recycling -—
ALBANY — Don't know what to do with your empty water
bottles? There's no agreement at the state Capitol
either. Environmental groups and grocery stores dueled
Wednesday over whether to expand New York's
bottle-deposit law or scrap it altogether. The outcome
could change the way New Yorkers handle recyclable
trash. (June 2, 2005)
Democrat and Chronicle
- HOLIDAY TREE
RECYCLING - City Residents can have holiday trees recycled at 5
drop off sites between Dec. 27, 2004 - Jan. 28, 2005:
Ferrano St./Colfax St. ("Materials Give Back" site),
Genesee Valley Park Tennis Court parking lot (Genesee
St. Extension), Cobbs Hill Recreation Center parking
lot, Beach Ave., west of Lake Ave., at Estes St., and
Norton Village, Recreation parking lot, 330 Waring Rd.
Trees may also be placed at the curb on residents'
regular refuse collection day. All lights and
ornaments must be removed. Mulch will be available at
the Ferrano St. site only. For more details, call the
Office of Customer Satisfaction, 24-hours-a-day, at
428-5990 (TTY 428-7600).
--from
City of Rochester
2004
- Holidays
inspire recycling spirit -
One million extra tons of solid waste is generated
each week in the United States between Thanksgiving
and New Year's. That includes 38,000 miles of
discarded gift ribbon — more than enough to tie around
the Earth at the equator.
(November 28,
2004)
Democrat and Chronicle
- Recycling efforts gaining steam -
On national day of celebration, Monroe shows off sorting center.
— Monday was America Recycles Day, a national celebration
of curbside blue boxes. Locally, the celebration took a financial turn.
Regulators and lawmakers cut a ribbon at the Monroe County Recycling
Center, where over the last two years a $1.6 million state grant paid to
replace or refurbish aging sorting equipment. -
(November 16, 2004)
Democrat and Chronicle
- Democrat
& Chronicle: Bottle bill has champions, foes
— ALBANY — More than 20 years after its enactment, the state
bottle-deposit law is still bubbling in the state Legislature.
Environmentalists want water, juices and other noncarbonated drinks
to carry a nickel deposit just as beer and soda containers do. But hopes
for the “bigger, better bottle bill,” as it’s dubbed, are dwindling.
Assembly Democrats support it, Senate Republicans are not in favor. (March
22, 2004)
Democrat and
Chronicle
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WXXI:
Poll Finds Support for Expanded Bottle Law (2004-02-12) ALBANY,
NEW YORK (2004-02-12) A statewide survey conducted by a non-partisan
research firm finds that most New Yorkers would like to see the state's
bottle bill expanded to include bottled water and other non-carbonated
beverages. New York's returnable container law requires that shoppers pay
a five-cent deposit on bottles and cans of carbonated beverages, primarily
beer and soda pop. They get the money back when they return the bottle to
an authorized redemption center.
(February 12, 2004)
Public NewsRoom
2003
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Expanded
bottle bill push back on - Albany-- Effort to add nickel deposit on
water, sports drinks is backed by environmentalists; industry continues to
balk The "Bigger, Better Bottle Bill," which would add deposits to
noncarbonated beverages like water and sports drinks, is back again, and
its supporters are hopeful state legislators will pass it in 2004.
(December
20, 2003)
Albany, N.Y. --
timesunion.com
- Recycle
Building Catches Fire - The Compass
Environmental Haulers building on Lee Road caught on fire Saturday
morning. Gates firefighters couldn't begin to put out the blaze until they
got inside the building. (July 20, 2003)
R News: Your NewsChannel
- Democrat
& Chronicle: Monroe expanding its recycling program
— Tom Anderson has made it a weekly routine to dispose of a small number
of items -- typically cans, milk cartons and newspapers -- by tossing them
into his blue recycling box. (April 22, 2003)
Democrat and Chronicle
- Democrat
& Chronicle: Foes rap wider bottle recycling in NY
— ALBANY — Charging nickel deposits on juice, tea and water bottles to
encourage recycling would raise costs to consumers, hurt businesses, kill
jobs and even contribute to unsanitary conditions at supermarkets, critics
of the idea said Monday. (March 11, 2003)
Democrat and Chronicle
- Seneca
IDA holds off on Tire Solutions grant SENECA
FALLS — Tire Solutions International Inc. must show the Seneca County
Industrial Development Agency some money before the IDA will agree to
sponsor an equipment grant.The recycling firm is about $48,000 behind in
its property taxes, although owner Charles Wimmer told the IDA board
Thursday that he would put $25,000 down and pay the remainder within the
next six months. (February 7, 2003)
Finger Lakes Times Geneva, NY
2002
- Democrat & Chronicle: It's time to chip in that Christmas
tree
(December 28, 2002) — Picking
the Christmas tree that adorned your living room was easy. The hard part
is disposing of it. But before you fret, local municipalities are ready to
give you a helping hand. From curbside service to dropoff points,
government officials say they are prepared for what should be a heavy tree
recycling period. (December 28, 2002)
Democrat and Chronicle
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Democrat & Chronicle: Christmas tree recycling begins —
Christmas tree recycling began this week and continues in various Monroe
County municipalities through mid January. Ed Doherty, head of
environmental services for the City of Rochester, says there are four
sites where city residents can leave their discarded Christmas trees any
day in January: Cobbs Hill Park, by the recreation center off of Norris
Drive. At the city’s Material Giveback Center, 210 Colfax Street -- enter
the complex via Farrano Street. Genesee Valley Park, near tennis courts
off of Genesee Street. Next to the Monroe County boat launch off of Lake
Avenue, Charlotte (December 27, 2002)
Democrat and Chronicle
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Democrat & Chronicle: Green groups say bottle law could
help NY budget crisis
— Environmental and civic groups are promoting an expansion of the state’s
can and bottle deposit law as a way to shore up New York’s shaky
government finances. The groups want New York’s 1982 “bottle law” expanded
to impose nickel deposits on containers holding non-carbonated beverages
such as water, Gatorade and Snapple. They also want unclaimed deposits to
be turned back to the state instead of pocketed by the beverage industry.
(December 23, 2002) Democrat and Chronicle
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Democrat & Chronicle: Recycling is on the rise at Xerox
Environmental report details cuts in energy use, emissions — Within
the dark cloud of layoffs at Xerox Corp. -- more than 600 locally just
this month -- officials at the copier giant see a ray of environmental
sunshine. (November 21, 2002)
Democrat and Chronicle
- Recycle at your own risk -
After seeing one I-Team 10’s investigative reports, a viewer called to
alert us about how he found access to $70,000.00 in one of Monroe County`s
recycling bins.
MSNBC
Local News
-
Slaughter pushing for computer recycling for consumers
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter says there are millions of computers in
homes that aren’t being used. At a press conference Thursday she says this
year alone, 41 million computers will be thrown away into landfills.
Slaughter is pushing for a bill that would make sure computers are
recycled instead because she says computers contain hazardous materials.
(October 25, 2002)
MSNBC
Local News
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Disposing Of Computers
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK (2002-10-24) As more computers
become obsolete and end up in the trash, experts are warning that they
need to be disposed of properly to avoid serious environmental problems.
It's illegal for businesses and organizations to throw computers and
electronic gear in the trash, but no such rules apply to homeowners.
(October 25, 2002)
Public NewsRoom
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Computer disposal is growing problem
They come in all sorts of user-friendly sizes, shapes and colors with
looks that live up to their space-age capabilities. They're also toxic.
Personal computers contain heavy metals, particularly lead, and their
disposal is a growing problem that has officials looking for solutions.
(October 8,
2002)
Finger Lakes Times
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No to Plastics and Glass; Yes to Paper and Metal
New Yorkers will no longer recycle glass or
plastic, at least temporarily, but will continue bundling paper and
separating metals from their garbage, under a tentative city budget deal.
Originally, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg had argued that recycling glass,
metal and plastic was too expensive and inefficient, and should be
suspended until the program was overhauled. But the City Council — which
had proposed creating a separate authority to fix the problems and to
jump-start a successful market for other recyclables (like the one that
exists for paper) — argued that if the program were interrupted, New
Yorkers would abandon the hard-won habit of sorting their trash.
(June 20, 2002)
The New York Times on the Web
-
PoughkeepsieJournal.com - Recycling bill would put deposits
on more bottles Nickel by nickel, money for
recycling could increase more than tenfold under a proposal gaining slow
momentum in the state Legislature. The so-called ''bottle bill'' would
expand recycling by putting 5-cent deposits on non-carbonated beverage
containers such as juice, sports drinks and water. It would also channel
all unclaimed deposits into the state's recycling coffers, rather than
continuing to allow bottlers to recoup that money. (June 14, 2002)
Poughkeepsie
Journal Home Page
-
Attorney general wants water, juice, sports drinks included in
bottle-deposit law - Bottled water, energy
drinks and fruit juices that now come in non-returnable containers would
be added to the state`s nickel-deposit law under a bill announced Friday
by Attorney General Eliot Spitzer. (May 18, 2002)
MSNBC
Local News
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'Attorney general asks meeting on tire woes' -
timesunion.com Spitzer wants
a revote on recommendations for cleaning up stockpiles Following a blaze
at an illegal tire dump in Waterford, Attorney General Eliot Spitzer has
requested an emergency meeting of the state council charged with
recommending how to address the estimated 27 million waste tires
stockpiled in New York. (March 21,
2002)
Albany NY Times Union:
timesunion.com
- Canandaigua is in
line for a new $43,000 recycling collection truck thanks to the state.
New York recently announced $6 million in grants to help 30 communities
with their recycling efforts. (March
20, 2002)
The Town Crier News -- http://www.thetowncrier.com
PO Box 1020, Geneva, NY 14456 1-800-252-4461
- A local recycling company is receiving a $246,000 Small
Cities community development grant to help it expand. Lieutenant Governor
Mary Donohue and State Senator Mike Nozzolio were in Seneca Falls
yesterday to announce the grant for Parish Recycling in Fayette, which
will construct a 15,000 square foot facility to house its new glass
pulverizing business. (February
28, 2002) The
Town Crier
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Phone book recycling
underway If you`re wondering what to do with
your old 2001 phone book, don`t throw it out, recycle it.
(January 14, 2002)
MSNBC Local
News
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Try tree-cycling after Christmas
Expired trees can be turned into mulch. CANANDAIGUA -
Whether your Christmas tree is big and beautiful or small and droopy,
there are a number of ways to recycle the conifer now taking up space in
the corner. (Wednesday, January 2, 2002)
Daily Messenger
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Holiday trees can have second use
When it comes time to take down your
Christmas tree, the catchword should be "recycle." The city of Rochester,
towns and villages and a local landfill are providing recycling
opportunities that should be used, public officials say.
DEMOCRAT
AND CHRONICLE
2001
- Help
reduce waste during the holidays Reducing waste is
the first line of defense against an overfull trash can or recycling
bin. Recycling is so much a part of life that separating materials for
the pickup is a normal part of everyone's household routine. (Tuesday,
November 13, 2001) Daily Messenger
- Gates
tables recycling center Neighbors are upset about the
proposed facility at 150 Lee Road. The town of Gates is considering a
waste management company's proposal to operate a recycling facility at
150 Lee Road, and at least one neighbor would like to see that
application scrapped. The town held a public hearing last Tuesday to
consider the application of Greece-based Compass Environmental Haulers
for a permit to operate the facility. After the public hearing, the
Town Board voted to table the application until the May 7 meeting.
(Thursday, April 12, 2001) Gates/Chili Post
- License
plates can be recycled When you get your new state
license plates Monroe County wants you to recycle your old ones.
County Executive Jack Doyle says all license plates are made of
aluminum or steel and are recyclable. ( March 23, 2001) WHEC
-
County
Encourages Christmas Tree Recycling PDF Link: Tree
Recycling release and locations.pdf --News Releases, County
Executive, Jack Doyle.
- Keep Old
Phone Books Until the New Year
PDF Link: phone
book recycling.pdf (November 28,
2000) Jack Doyle, Monroe County Executive News Release.
2000
- Ontario
has big plans for trash Ontario County trash may become
treasure on the international market next year. With help from $1.1
million in funds, the county hopes to improve its recycling so that it
can begin marketing its recyclables internationally. (October 19, 2000)
DEMOCRAT AND
CHRONICLE
- A
pile of problems A Buffalo News analysis finds the trash
recycling system in Erie and Niagara counties falling far short of
expectations. Few communities are making money on recycling, and some argue
that a region wide approach is the only way to sort out the troubles. (August 12, 2000)
BuffaloNews.com
1999