Recycling Newslinks - Rochester, NY area

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These NewsLinks represent a decade of ferreting out local online NewsLinks to the issue of Recycling in our area.

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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

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 - MPNnow [more on Recycling in our area]
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 Recycling in our area]
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 in our area]
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 on Recycling in our area]
Waterloo resident: Board members are ‘addicted’ to landfill (February 14, 2010) Finger Lakes Times Online - Front [more on Recycling in our area]
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 Recycling in our area]
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 area]
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 [more on Recycling in our area]
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 Recycling in our area]
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]
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/ [more on Recycling in our area]
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 [more on Recycling in our area]
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 area]
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 area]
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 area]
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 Recycling in our area]
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 Recycling in our area
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 Recycling in our area]
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 Recycling in our area]

2009

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/ [more on Recycling in our area]
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 in our area]
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]
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 Recycling in our area]
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 [More on Recycling in our area]
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 Recycling in our area]
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 our area]
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 in our area]
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 in our area]
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 [more on Recycling in our area]
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 [more on Recycling in our area]
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 [more on Recycling in our area]
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 in our area]
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) [more on Recycling in our area]
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 Recycling in our area]
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
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 Recycling in our area]
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 [more on Recycling in our area]
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 Recycling in our area]
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 [more on Recycling in our area]
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 Recycling in our area]
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]
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/ [more on Recycling in our area]
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 Recycling in our area]
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 in our area]
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/ [more on Recycling in our area]
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 Recycling in our area]
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 Dept. of Environmental Conservation [more on Recycling in our area]
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 Recycling in our area]
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 Recycling in our area]
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 Rochester, New York [more on Recycling in our area]
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 Recycling in our area]
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) [more on Recycling in our area]
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 in our area]
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 Recycling in our area]
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 Recycling in our area]
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 Recycling in our area]
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 on Recycling in our area}
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
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 - Homepage (August 24, 09)
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) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
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)
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 ) Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow
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) Finger Lakes Times Online
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 - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow
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 News, Sports & Weather - syracuse.com
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) New York State News on the Net!
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) - 13WHAM.com
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) MyMonroe. Opening Up Government. | Monroe County, NY
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) - The Globe and Mail
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 Times Online - (June 29, 09)
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) News 10 Now | 24 Hour Local News | TOP STORIES
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) Home - 13WHAM.com
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) Home - 13WHAM.com
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 Agency
DTV 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
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) Buffalo News -- Home
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 - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow
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) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
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) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
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) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
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 - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia
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) http://www.theithacajournal.com/
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) Press Releases - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation
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) The Buffalo News
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) MPNnow Home RSS
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) www.ny.gov/governor
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) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
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) Home - 13WHAM.com
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) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
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) Welcome to the City of Rochester
WNYC - News - 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) WNYC - New York Public Radio
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 - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation
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) Rochester City Newspaper
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. WXXI NewsRoom
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) http://www.newsday.com/
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) http://www.stargazette.com/
'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 News, Entertainment, Health, Science and Sports News - UPI
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) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
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) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
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
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 Strategy News for Corporate Sustainability Executives
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/
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) http://www.stargazette.com/
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) democratandchronicle.com | Rochester Local News | Democrat and Chronicle
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) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
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) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
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) The Buffalo News
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. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
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) democratandchronicle.com | Rochester RocEarth | Democrat and Chronicle
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) News Index - Digital Edition Courier-Gazette, Newark NY 14513

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GOVERNOR 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) Press Releases
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) New York State News on the Net!
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) New York State News on the Net!
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) - Rochester, NY - MPNnow
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) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
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) - 13WHAM.com
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) New York State News on the Net!
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) - 13WHAM.com
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) New York State News on the Net!
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) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
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) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
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 MyMonroe. Opening Up Government. | Monroe County, NY
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) R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens
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) theithacajournal.com | The Ithaca Journal | Ithaca news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Ithaca, NY
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
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) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
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) www.News10NBC.com - Rochester, NY News, Weather, Sports, Health, Investigative, Entertainment
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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

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
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
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!
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
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' - 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
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

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
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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
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
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
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

Read this report from NYS Attorney General Eliot Spitzer: Recycling: Are We Throwing It All Away?
Tomorrow is national recycling day It's a time for education on the value of reusing goods; Monroe has fine record -11/14/99 DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE

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