Samantha Redonda with a warped stainless steel pot. (Photo by 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 20 Mar 2025 | 02:37
Your recycling head-scratchers answered: avocado bags? 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 27 Feb 2025 | 02:07
Monroe Town Hall. ( Photo by Daniel Case, Wikimedia Commons) Travel expenses, revenue, and fee collection debates kick off 2025 During the January 2 meeting, the Monroe Town Board debated whether elected town officials should be reimbursed for local... Local News 07 Jan 2025 | 12:00
Woodbury Coolest Recycling Drive collects dozens of appliances Climate Smart Woodbury recently partnered with New Yorkers for Cool Refrigerant Management to conduct a “Coolest Recycling... Local News 12 Nov 2024 | 03:10
Electroncis accepted during the recycling event include printers, scanners, fax machines, and more. ( Photo by Christos Giakkas, Pixabay) Monroe to hold recycling event The town of Monroe will be holding a recycling event only for residents of the town and village of Monroe, and Harriman,... Local News 23 Oct 2024 | 11:14
An example of trash and recyclables improperly disposed of along a street. ( Photo by Sam J. Johnson, Pexels) Board warns street trash violators of potential fines The Monroe Village Board of Trustees addressed several issues related to proper refuse disposal and property maintenance... Local News 10 May 2024 | 11:30
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,... Home 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
The Town of Monroe will host a shredding and computer/electronics day, open to all town residents, on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Town Highway Department. ( Photo illustration) Monroe. Recycling and shredding scheduled for town residents on Nov. 2 The Town of Monroe will host a shredding and computer/electronics day, open to all town residents (must show valid identification),... Home 31 Oct 2019 | 01:06
