Residential Survey
To participate in the online Waste Reduction Survey, residents can visit:
https://arcg.is/GDn8u0
In-Person Public Information Sessions
Westchester County’s Department of Environmental Facilities (DEF) hosted a public information session on waste reduction on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the County Center in White Plains. The session provided residents with an opportunity to share thoughts and comments as DEF works with consulting firm Barton & Loguidice on a Waste Reduction Study. The study will serve as a guide for reducing waste generation and disposal over the next decade and beyond.
At the session, DEF and Barton & Loguidice outlined the study’s goals, and attendees had up to two minutes each to provide input. Residents who could not attend are able to submit written comments through 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, at https://form.jotform.com/250485123882156.
Westchester County’s Department of Environmental Facilities (DEF) will host a second public information session on waste reduction on Wednesday, March. 12, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the County Center in White Plains. The session will provide residents with an opportunity to share thoughts and comments as DEF works with consulting firm Barton & Loguidice on a Waste Reduction Study. The study will serve as a guide for reducing waste generation and disposal over the next decade and beyond.
At the session, DEF and Barton & Loguidice will outline the study’s goals, and attendees will have up to two minutes each to provide input. As the meeting is limited to one and a half hours, those wishing to speak are strongly encouraged to pre-register at https://form.jotform.com/250545680113148. For those who would like to provide their input but are unable to attend, they will have an opportunity to submit written comments through Wednesday, March 19 at 5 p.m. at https://form.jotform.com/250485123882156.
Additional Information
Westchester County’s Department of Environmental Facilities (DEF) is working with Barton & Loguidice, a consulting firm, on a Waste Reduction Study that will serve as a guide for reducing waste generation and disposal throughout the next decade and beyond.
The study is seeking input from residents throughout the County to gather their opinions on current County waste programs and to learn about where they would like to see resources focused going forward. Barton & Loguidice comes to this project with extensive experience in developing waste reduction plans and strategies, working with municipalities throughout New York State and the nation. The Waste Reduction Study was made possible by a Board of Legislators initiative added to the 2024 Refuse Disposal District budget.
Westchester County is a recognized municipal leader in waste reduction and recycling. Since 2005, the County has reduced the amount of waste it disposes of by over 27%. The County consistently posts annual recycling rates of at least 50%, far outpacing the New York State recycling rate of 43%. Over the past several years, DEF has introduced many new waste reduction initiatives and programs, including programs focused on food waste composting and textile recycling. But the County is not resting on its laurels.
Recently, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (“NYSDEC”) released the New York State Solid Waste Management Plan to serve as a guide to waste management agencies for the next ten years (2023-2032). The stated goal of the NYSDEC Plan is to achieve an 85% total waste stream recycling rate statewide by 2050. The Waste Reduction Study will help the County achieve the State’s ambitious goal.
The County and DEF are asking interested residents to participate in a short, online survey to gauge their knowledge of currently offered waste reduction programs and to find out what types of programs they would like to see available in the future. To participate in the Waste Reduction Survey, residents can visit DEF’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/WestchesterCountyDEF or use this link: https://arcg.is/GDn8u0
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