Samantha Redonda (Hughes’ son’s girlfriend) with a warped stainless steel pot. ( Brenda Hughes) When in doubt, give a shout: stainless steel pot? If you’re not sure whether something goes in the blue bin, snap a pic of yourself with the questionable item (yes, we want... Columns 08 Aug 2024 | 05:26
The recycling drive took in air conditioners and other refrigerant-containing appliances. ( Photo by Tom Fisk, Pexels) Coolest Recycling Drive collects hundreds of appliances The organizers behind the Coolest Recycling Drive, which took place during April and May in multiple towns across the region... Local News 31 May 2024 | 01:57
The Chester Elementary School Green Team’s plastic collection is growing! ( Photo courtesy the Chester Union Free School District) CES recycles plastic for ‘Trex’ bench The Chester Elementary School Green Team is partnering with Kiwanis Club of Chester to participate in the NexTrex Recycling... Local News 19 Feb 2024 | 11:43
Newton resident Kathy Messina’s head-scratcher: rigid plastic can carriers. Is that recyclable? Plastic can carriers Can the plastic carrier that comes on top of canned items, such a four pack of craft beer, be recycled? Defer to the saying,... Local News 08 Jan 2024 | 02:22
Reader Elizabeth Doherty asks whether plastic bottle caps are recyclable. (Photo provided) Is that recyclable? Plastic bottle caps “No, they are generally not recyclable in curbside recycling programs. However, it is OK if they are left on the bottle as... Newsletter Evergreen 08 Jan 2024 | 02:20
Lisa Thompson of West Milford wants to know if soil and mulch bags go with the other plastic film back to the store? ( Photo provided) Is that recyclable? Mulch and dirt bags No they don’t, says Ermin Siljkovic, Orange County recycling coordinator. “The plastic film must be clean,” he said. Mulch... Local News 08 Jan 2024 | 02:15
DEC to lead multi-agency effort to investigate bottle bill fraud The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced a statewide multi-agency effort to help prevent... Local News 07 Nov 2023 | 01:34
Environment. Remember to recycle batteries correctly In 2018, 323 reported fires occurred at waste facilities across the U.S. and Canada, causing injury and in some cases, death,... Local News 24 Feb 2023 | 02:28
Webinar. Sustainable Warwick will host a webinar entitled ‘Recycle Coach’ Sustainable Warwick will host a webinar entitled “Recycle Coach - the App, the Website and Better Recycling” on Tuesday,... Local News 17 Jan 2023 | 06:19
Goshen residents Betsy Dunlevy on the left and Christine Cullen Schepps flank a Village of Goshen recycling bin, showing some acceptable recycling items, like the clean rigid plastic juice and water bottles, cardboard and paper. They’re asking village residents to read over the “Recycling Guide” before tossing items in the bin to help keep village costs down. Goshen residents spread the word about the proper disposal of waste and recyclables By Geri Corey With the population exploding worldwide, recycling is becoming ever more vital to the survival of our planet.... Local News 21 Feb 2020 | 06:27
NY lawmakers hold hearing on changing recycling market (AP) New York state lawmakers will hold a hearing on recycling amid China's decision to restrict scrap imports. The halt... Local News 22 Oct 2019 | 05:37
