may not be disposed of at the Department of Public Works (DPW) facility Are you passionate about compost? who are depositing yard waste from only their own property. If it goes back into the garden the nutrients can go straight back into making more food., (The Little Book of Compost by Allan Shepherd). Residents and nonresidential By recycling your food scraps you are reducing waste and creating compost a double win!
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At the time, they were a group of Hastings High School students/graduates looking to make an impact in their local community. When food scraps are sent to a landfill or incinerator this resource is lost. receptacle.
If you own or manage a disposal site located within the quarantine area and that site does not appear on this list, please contact the MDA. Members will be given the padlock combination code for their nearby bin. watertight and have a removable (nonhinged), tight-fitting lid.
Construction and demolition refuse. for collection as designated by the regulations of the Superintendent. Residents shall contact the Department of storage must be kept clear of ice, snow and other obstructions.
All containers shall be maintained in a sound and sanitary condition.
The Village may refuse to accept garbage refuse containing recyclables
), Containers (Jars, Cans, Bottles, Containers etc. After a short pilot program, HCS began accepting Hastings residents for $5/week. such waste shall be composted or used in a manner not to endanger The weight of each bundle shall not exceed 50 pounds and shall be All hazardous waste shall be disposed of according Editor's Note: This local law also redesignated former 244-9 through 244-13 as , If you do not agree to the Terms of Use, please do not use, Community Choice Aggregation (Energy) Program, Conservation or Clustered Housing Districts, Energize NY Open C-Pace Financing Program, Stormwater Management, Erosion and Water Pollution Control.
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Yard waste shall be placed in biodegradable bags or containers not
All walks and entrances to the location of recyclable What is compost?Compost is a soil amendment which enriches our soil. an act required by any such warning shall constitute a violation punishable However, food scraps are not trash, they are a resource that can be turned into useful compost. Residential bulk refuse. Email: [emailprotected], Kijicho Manito (4 inches), The Municipality of Hastings Highlands charges tipping fees to dispose of bulk waste items (furniture, mattresses, styrofoam etc.) When sent to an incinerator, food scraps reduce the efficiency of the incinerator because they contain water and therefore dont burn well.
Once you have collected a weeks worth of compost in your outdoor bucket, leave it outside of your home (visible & accessible from the street) the night before pickup day ( or by 8am) for HCS to pick up food waste. in paper bags or an appropriate container but not placed in a plastic than four hours after the garbage has been picked up.
As Hastings Borough Council does not currently provide kerbside food waste collection here, we are working on getting community compost bins installed in Hastings & St. Leonards so that those of us without a (suitable) garden or allotment are able to recycle our compostable food waste. Providing this information does not constitute or imply its endorsement or recommendation by the MDA. DISPOSE food scraps at drop-off location as often as needed. Containers An individual or individuals, firm, partnership, association, of Public Works. For single-family and two-family residences, recycling refuse containers and nonrecyclable materials, users shall be required to separate their This information was compiled by Dakota County. or control of the building shall designate a common and accessible For program, birthday, and facilities bookings please email Chloe at chloe@greenburghnaturecenter.org or call us at (914) 723-3470 and we will get back to you as soon as we can. The Superintendent of Public Works is hereby authorized to extend and determine the fees based on the schedule in Subsection. All walks and entrances to the location of refuse commingled recyclables. curb, either because of physical difficulty or property difficulty, by any person in the Village. CALL THE FACILITIES FIRST to inquire about accepted material, special conditions, fees, and hours. Tree trimmings and brush shall be tied in bundles not over three STORE and TRANSFER Most residents will fill the countertop pail with food scraps 3-4 times per week. A listing in this directory does not imply an endorsement of approval by Dakota County. refuse is to be accumulated prior to collection. No Refunds. Composting is a process that turns kitchen and yard waste into a dark, nutrient-rich soil called humus.
more than $500 per offense. shall be free from handling hazards and made of such quality as to Tuesday: 8am-4pm Such containers shall Are you interested in finding ways to recycle food waste and create a more sustainable town? Dark coloured, brown, black or green bags are not permitted.
be securely bundled and tied and left at the curb for collection. Containers shall not weigh To dispose of ash waste within a quarantined county, use an appropriate facility that is closest to the source of tree waste to help minimize the spread of EAB. One solid colour plastic bag (such as a white kitchen bag, plastic grocery bag, etc.) Village Manager of the Village of Hastings-on-Hudson. Starter kits include a 2 gallon kitchen countertop pail, a 6 gallon transportation bin, a resident instruction guide and a 25 count roll of countertop bin compostable bags. and incinerated residue is to be determined by the Village Board by mills or factories, or recyclable, bulk, hazardous, construction or All bags must be clear for the contents to be visible to waste site attendants. follows: Superintendent of the Department of Public Works of the Village 2022, Municipality of Hastings Highlands.
They must pay a fee for each truckload of yard waste deposited
Instead of wasting energy trying to burn food, or creating methane from landfilling it, composting food scraps produces a useful and valuable product that gives back to our nutrient life cycle resulting in cleaner soil, water and air. Only yard waste produced in the Village of Hastings-on-Hudson may demolition refuse, or any other materials which endanger public health, HCS is currently operating in Hastings on Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Irvington, Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Ardsley, and Edgemont (NY). The Recycling Guide is an easy-to-use guide to help you learn where to recycle, compost or dispose of materials. of Hastings-on-Hudson. in adhering to this provision either because of human physical difficulty chosen by the resident. Residential yard waste, including but not limited to leaves, grass Open to all to join with a friendly, relaxed, group of volunteers. corporation, company, organization, or other legal entity of any kind. Storage and collection of garbage refuse. Sign up for a pickup subscription to begin weekly food scrap pickups. Also THE HASTINGS LIBRARY OF THINGS: just like a[], Our first hub, at St Johns churchyard, Pevensey Road, https://bhfood.org.uk/directory-hub/community-composting/, Hastings hopes to be South Easts first Garden Town, Launch of Citizens are designers with the De La Warr Pavilion, TTH are successful in Bounce Forward grant funding. be deposited at the DPW facility. Listed below are items that are accepted in the bins. Yard waste, including leaves, grass, branches and similar materials,
Items for bulk pickup shall be litter into the designated categories and to place it in the proper be tied or twist-tied closed. For nonresidential establishments, garbage refuse containers shall For single-family and two-family residences, garbage refuse containers
in a plastic bag durable enough to withstand standard use and be tied Email us at Sustainability@greenburghnaturecenter.org. refuse storage must be kept clear of ice, snow and other obstructions. and branches generated on site, may be placed at the curb for pickup Any recycler wishing to be added to this list may, https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Environment/Residential/Recycling/Pages/default.aspx, https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Environment/Business/Recycling-Basics/Pages/default.aspx, https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Environment/Business/Property/Pages/default.aspx, https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Environment/School/RecycleRight/Pages/default.aspx, https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Environment/EducationResources/Pages/default.aspx. Box 130 Compost benefits our landscape by maximizing plant growth, preventing soil erosion and mitigating the frequency of water, fertilizer and pesticide use. For additional recyclers in your area, search online. in an amount to be determined by the Village Board by resolution and refuse generated by households, institutions or commercial establishments. or property difficulty, provisions will be made on a case-by-case When purchasing a bag of potting soil or observing your landscaper putting down dirt you are using compost. be placed in a readily accessible location for collection by the Department basis by the Village Manager or the Superintendent. clean and free from food waste and placed loose in an appropriate *Scales, bag, and sticker sales close at 3:30 p.m. weekdays; 11:30 a.m. Saturday. If a person has difficulty in adhering to shall be in a single location at the curb. resolution and set in the fee schedule. than 5:00 p.m. the night prior to scheduled pickup. refuse is to be accumulated prior to collection. They decided to start a pickup program allowing residents to particpate in curbside composting, designed to be just like trash and recycling services. Any person, firm, partnership or corporation who violates any provision In addition to helping local communities divert food waste away from landfills, HCS also pays to offset our carbon footprint for every mile we drive and are in the process of joining 1% for the Planet. establishments must arrange for the pickup of construction and demolition 2. Works yard or any other drop for the purpose of receiving textile The fee for the yard waste permit shall be They are mixed with yard waste and turned into nutrient-rich soil amendment compost! Toll Free: (877) 338-2818 The bins are completely rodent-proof and designed in such a way that neither air flow nor security are compromised. It is suggested that residents have a larger TRANSFER bin to store food scraps in for weekly storage and transfer to the drop-off site. refuse. Recycling food scraps into compost captures their nutrients and energy and returns them to the environment. filled. Department of Public Works or any other agency shall be required to
Any garbage refuse that cannot be placed in containers or bags shall Wednesday: 8am-4pm All businesses listed in the directory are responsible for complying with all applicable local, state and federal laws pertaining to recycling, waste disposal and environmental protection. Where else is there a residential food scrap recycling program?Communities all over Westchester are starting to participate in food scrap recycling programs, including: Scarsdale, Rye, Bedford, and Larchmont-Mamaroneck. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as preventing any person public health, safety and welfare. 62 North
If the container is lined with a plastic bag, the bag shall Waste from households, including bulk waste, construction and demolition material, yard waste and recycling must be properly sorted into the following categories: All garbage must be placed in clear bags subject to theMunicipalitys Clear Bag Waste Disposal Policy. Volunteer community compost monitors are in charge of keeping an eye on things and organising a rota for turning over the compost periodically (amongst other things). of this section shall, upon conviction of violation, be fined not 625 Robert Street North The Department of Public Works of the Village of Hastings-on-Hudson. Lots of weeding, watering, sowing, clearing, composting, planting, sign making, basic construction work and tea making! Failure to comply with or to perform to exceed 50 pounds in weight. Public Works for bulk refuse pickup.
Toll Free: 800-967-2474 Dumpsters Residents and visitors are strongly encouraged to drop off their used household batteries. All containers for the storage of garbage refuse shall be solid and of the Village. The Village Manager, Superintendent of Public Works, or a designated 4. Once the compost is ready to use, the members of the scheme get first dibs on it, and then its offered more widely to local gardeners and community groups. Disposal of recyclables other than paper and commingled recyclables. or other nongarbage refuse at any refuse disposal facility owned or Start Composting today with Curbside Food Waste Pickup! ), Bulk Items (Chairs, Mattresses, Dressers etc. Paper recyclables shall not be placed in the same container with SET UP your countertop pail and transportation bin (create your own bin system with countertop pail and transfer bin or see below for starter kit info). provisions will be made on a case-by-case basis by the Village Manager shall be either covered or contained in a covered structure so as Saint Paul, MN 55155-2538, Phone: 651-201-6000 Commingled recyclables and paper recyclables are eligible for curbside the Village Board of Trustees. The scheme will be free to join and we will continue working to secure funding. storage must be kept clear of ice, snow and other obstructions. Composting food scraps turns that story around! defined as follows: The act of refuse removal from a person's property by offices. 3. Various compost sites are available across the City, which members of the scheme can access. components and to further separate recyclable materials into categories capacity of 50 gallons and shall not weigh more than 50 pounds when will be permitted in each clear bag for personal items.Fibres and Containers: Please dump recyclables LOOSE into the bins. Copy and paste this code into your website. The wooden bins and worms are provided, as well as kitchen compost caddies. Or just sick of buying commercial compost for your plants? Paper items shall be kept dry until pickup. Refill compostable bags are available for purchase:$2 for countertop bin bags $5 for transfer bin bags, ALL food waste, including: *If you can eat it, it can go in the bin! of Public Works. limited to four feet in length and 18 inches in height, width or diameter. For multifamily residences, the owner or agent having management ), Metals and Large Appliances ( Fridge, Stove, Freezer etc. as well as demolition, renovation and construction by-products. Recyclable refuse containers shall be put at the curb no earlier Containers need not have lids, but shall Although not required, you may line your pail with a compostable bag please no plastic bags. They must obtain a yard waste permit annually from the Village not to collect precipitation. shall be placed in a single location, either at the curb or at a location the Department of Public Works or other refuse carter. container, not a plastic bag. for nonresidential properties shall be removed from the curb no later to Westchester County regulations. Recycling Right Database, Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF), https://www.hastingsgov.org/conservation-commission/pages/compost, Stories From Main Street: Food Scrap Recycling Comes ToGreenburgh. Friday: 8am-4pm Our Team will drop off your HCS Indoor and Outdoor buckets, a compost can & cannot sheet, a handful of complimentary compostable bags within the week. If a Village-owned litter basket or collection site consists of one *Please DO NOT leave any items outside or beside the bins*, Accessories and bagsClothing (all types)CurtainsGeneral household textiles (towels, blankets, sheets, pillows, stuffed toys)Shoes and bootsSleeping bags. Open for permitted major haulers with recyclables and permitted minor haulers with straight loads of construction material. Village-owned litter baskets shall not be used for the disposal of Small household electronics shall be disposed of according to regulations
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