Congratulations, Greenburgh! Our town was one of a handful of communities that saw our recycling rate increase in 2009. Just received a report from the county. Most communities experienced a reduction in recycling in 2009 due to the recession (which affected consumer purchases and consumption. In 2009 19% of the total solid waste came from recycling. In 2008 the percentage was 18%. 23,257 tons of solid waste was picked up last year (which includes recycling) compared to 25,027 in 2008. 4,608 tons was picked up in 2008. 4,443 in 2009.
Although I'm pleased that our recycling rate is improving, we still could do better. Rye City (which saw its rate fall by 1% in 2009) has a 31% recycling rate. What can we do to encourage more people to recycle?
HOW MUCH DID THE RECENT SNOW EMERGENCY COST THE TOWN? The recent snow/power outage/trees &wires falling down crisis was costly for the town. We spent $84,136.40 on overtime. And, used 471 tons of salt. the cost of salt was $30,569.99.
PAUL FEINER
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