Solid Waste & Recycling Newsletter

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Solid Waste & Recycling Newsletter 

Plastic Bag Ban Coming March 1, 2020

New York's plastic bag ban starts March 1, 2020. Whether you're going to the grocery store, clothes shopping, or to a home improvement store, you can do your part and bring your own bag. Learn more about the upcoming plastic bag ban. #BYOBagNY

Bring Your Reusable Bag with you everywhere

For more information on available bag waste reduction law outreach materials.


2019 Annual Reports Due in March 2020


NYSAR3 College Council Grants Program - Apply Now!

The NYSAR3 College Council grants program, supported by the NYS Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I), will provide up to $10,000 through a competitive grant program for New York State universities and colleges. Projects should focus on source reduction, reuse, or recycling. Each member institution is eligible to apply for project funding up to $5,000. Project proposals that incorporate pollution prevention will be more competitive in the grant evaluation process.

Download your application today - applications due March 31, 2020. The award recipients will be announced April 22, 2020.


 Compost Research Scholarships for College Students

The Composting Council Research & Education Foundation offers an annual scholarship to college students to assist with their compost research projects. The scholarship is available for undergraduate through PhD students studying at a college or university in the United States. The scholarship is for $4,000, and also includes an invitation to present research findings at the US Composting Council annual conference. Apply by April 10, 2020!


Upcoming Events


Conferences, Workshops & Webinars


Funding Opportunities - Application Deadlines


We Want To Hear From You!

Is there a topic you'd like to learn more about or a public event or workshop related to recycling (organics, textiles, traditional recyclables, etc.) you'd like the greater community to know more about? E-mail us at organicrecycling@dec.ny.gov and it could be featured in an upcoming Solid Waste & Recycling Newsletter.