Solid Waste & Recycling Newsletter

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Solid Waste & Recycling Newsletter 

Two New Materials Management Laws Took Effect January 1


Recycling Your Christmas Tree

After you’ve taken down all the trimmings, there are a few ways you can go green when saying goodbye to your holiday tree:

  • Providing shelter for nature. If you have space in your yard, consider using your tree as a brush pile for the birds. Not only will the pile provide extra shelter for feathered friends during the cold winter months, but it’ll also give you some excellent backyard bird-watching opportunities! View tips on outdoor tree disposal options.
  • Tree Collection for Recycling. Your municipality may offer a free tree collection or recycling program that will recycle your tree into mulch or compost. Remember to remove all lights & decorations first. Contact your local department of public works to find out more. The 'Events' section of this newsletter includes some Christmas tree recycling events we were able to find.

DEC HHW Grants for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events Accepting Applications!

DEC is accepting applications for matching grant funding of municipal household hazardous waste collection events that were held during January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021. Applications must be submitted via NYS Grants Gateway no later than February 28, 2022 by 3 p.m.

Funding will reimburse up to 50 percent of costs of eligible household hazardous waste collection events.

For more information on the HHW Grants for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events Email RecyclingGrants@dec.ny.gov with any questions.


What Interests You In 2022? Tell Us Your Thoughts

As 2021 comes to a close and we say hello to a new year, we'd like to take a moment to thank all of our readers and those who have written us with questions, suggestions and events in their communities. As we move into 2022, we want to further cater our content to your interests.

Please complete a short survey on what you would like to see in the Solid Waste & Recycling newsletter throughout 2022.


Events

Note: Email organicrecycling@dec.ny.gov if there is a Christmas tree recycling event in your community that you would like shared.


Materials Management Job Opportunities


Conferences, Workshops & Webinars


Funding/RFP 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.