For Release: Wednesday, November 30, 2005
DEC Announces Grants for Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
$2.3 Million in State Funds to Help Municipalities Statewide Collect Hazardous Materials
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Denise Sheehan today announced $2.3 million in grants to 33 municipalities and solid waste authorities to promote the collection and proper disposal of household hazardous wastes. The grant funding is provided from the New York State Environmental Protection Fund (EPF).
"The best approach to managing household hazardous waste is through community outreach programs that keep residents informed on how to safely and properly dispose of hazardous products," Commissioner Sheehan said. "Governor George Pataki has provided strong support through State funding and initiatives to promote and enable local collection days and public education on proper disposal of these potentially dangerous wastes."
Many commonly used household hazardous waste products contain some of the same chemical components that are otherwise regulated as hazardous waste when generated by industry. These household products can pose hazards to the consumer and to the environment if they are not properly handled, stored and discarded.
Since 1995, New York State has invested more than $21.4 million to help communities safely collect household hazardous wastes to prevent future environmental problems. Municipal collection programs remove household cleaners, paint and related products, automobile maintenance wastes, pesticides, batteries, and hobby and pool chemicals. They also provide a safe and effective way for consumers to dispose of these products, helping to ensure that potentially toxic materials are kept out of the waste stream.
Municipal household hazardous waste programs can include single-day collection events, or the establishment of permanent collection facilities. The 33 communities receiving grants today will provide 124 single-day collection events and an additional 893 days of operation at three permanent collection facilities. Over the past five years, approximately 40 million pounds (20,000 tons) of household hazardous waste have been collected by local governments and prevented from entering the environment.
Household Hazardous Waste grants provide 50 percent of the costs associated with the household waste collection and disposal programs, with local governments providing the balance of the program costs. For additional information on State assistance for household hazardous waste programs, municipalities or public authorities, contact DEC's Bureau of Solid Waste, Reduction and Recycling at (518) 402-8705 or visit the DEC website.
| Recipient | Eligible Project | DEC Grant Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Albany County Town of Guilderland |
$ 78,000 | $ 39,000 |
| Allegany County Allegany County |
$ 12,000 | $ 6,000 |
| Cayuga County Cayuga County |
$ 150,000 | $ 75,000 |
| Chemung County Chemung County |
$ 75,000 | $ 37,500 |
| Chenango County Chenango County |
$ 29,400 | $ 14,700 |
| Columbia County Columbia County |
$ 24,044 | $ 12,022 |
| Delaware County Delaware County |
$ 126,000 | $ 63,000 |
| Essex County Town of North Elba |
$ 14,050 | $ 7,025 |
| Frankin County Franklin County |
$ 50,000 | $ 25,000 |
| Fulton County Fulton County |
$ 126,000 | $ 63,000 |
| Genesee, Livingston and Wyoming Counties GLOW SWM Committee |
$ 80,000 | $ 40,000 |
| Jefferson County Jefferson County |
$ 24,000 | $ 12,000 |
| Madison County Madison County |
$ 17,500 | $ 8,750 |
| Monroe County Monroe County |
$ 740,000 | $ 370,000 |
| Montgomery County Montgomery-Otsego-Schoharie Solid Waste Management Authority |
$ 158,500 | $79,250 |
| Nassau County Town of Oyster Bay |
$ 573,000 | $ 286,500 |
| Oneida and Herkimer Counties Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority |
$ 436,000 | $ 218,000 |
| Onondaga County Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency |
$ 580,000 | $ 290,000 |
| Orange County Orange County |
$ 168,000 | $ 84,000 |
| Orleans County Orleans County |
$ 16,110 | $ 8,055 |
| Putnam County Putnam County |
$ 240,000 | $ 120,000 |
| Rensselaer County Town of East Greenbush Town of Sand Lake |
$ 50,000 $ 20,000 |
$ 25,000 $ 10,000 |
| Schenectady County Schenectady County |
$ 202,000 | $ 101,000 |
| Schoharie County Schoharie County |
$ 74,000 | $ 37,000 |
| Schuyler County Schuyler County |
$ 31,500 | $ 15,750 |
| Seneca County Seneca County Town of Seneca Falls |
$ 34,400 $ 23,300 |
$ 17,200 $ 11,650 |
| Steuben County Steuben County |
$ 80,000 | $ 40,000 |
| Suffolk County Town of Shelter Island Town of Southold |
$ 87,000 $ 199,400 |
$ 43,500 $ 99,700 |
| Tioga County Tioga County |
$ 38,522 | $ 19,260 |
| Ulster County Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency |
$ 47,350 | $ 23,675 |
| Total: | $2,302,537 |
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