For Release: Wednesday, August 18, 2004
DEC Announces Grants for Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
$3.8 Million in State Funds to Help Municipalities Statewide Collect Hazardous Materials
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Erin M. Crotty today announced nearly $3.8 million in grants to 39 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).
"Ensuring that hazardous materials are handled and disposed of in the proper environmentally- sound manner is critical for the continued safety of New Yorkers and the health of our natural resources," Commissioner Crotty said. "Governor Pataki continues to provide a steady stream of resources to municipalities that enables communities across the State to continue important programs that collect and recycle potentially dangerous household hazardous 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 or discarded. The best approach to managing household hazardous waste is through local community educational outreach programs that keep residents informed on how to safely and properly dispose of hazardous products.
Since 1995, New York State has committed more than $19.2 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.
Municipal household hazardous waste programs can include single-day collection events, or the establishment of permanent collection facilities. The 39 communities receiving grants today will provide 157 single-day collection events and an additional 648 days of operation at three permanent collection facilities.
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.
| RECIPIENT | ELIGIBLE PROJECT | DEC GRANT AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|
| ALBANY COUNTY | ||
| Albany (C) | $ 380,000 | $190,000 |
| Colonie (T) | 250,000 | 125,000 |
| Guilderland (T) | 135,200 | 67,600 |
| ALLEGANY COUNTY | ||
| Allegany County | $ 8,328 | $ 4,164 |
| BROOME COUNTY | ||
| Broome County | $ 300,000 | $ 150,000 |
| CATTARAUGUS COUNTY | ||
| Cattaraugus County | $ 53,240 | $ 26,620 |
| CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY | ||
| Chautauqua County | $ 62,000 | $ 31,000 |
| CHEMUNG COUNTY | ||
| Chemung County | $ 20,978 | $ 10,489 |
| COLUMBIA COUNTY | ||
| Columbia County | $ 28,065 | $ 14,033 |
| DELAWARE COUNTY | ||
| Delaware County | $ 110,000 | $ 55,000 |
| ERIE COUNTY | ||
| Erie County | $ 93,000 | $ 46,500 |
| Amherst (T) | 100,000 | 50,000 |
| Erie County | 162,000 | 81,000 |
| FRANKLIN COUNTY | ||
| Franklin County | $ 24,000 | $ 12,000 |
| FULTON COUNTY | ||
| Fulton County | $ 120,000 | $ 60,000 |
| MADISON COUNTY | ||
| Madison County | $ 9,454 | $ 4,727 |
| NASSAU COUNTY | ||
| Glen Cove (C) | $ 118,600 | $ 59,300 |
| Hempstead (T) | 1,400,000 | 700,000 |
| NIAGARA COUNTY | ||
| Wheatfield (T) | $ 44,000 | $ 22,000 |
| ONONDAGA COUNTY | ||
| Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency | $ 642,500 | $ 321,250 |
| Skaneateles (T) | 24,800 | 12,400 |
| ONTARIO COUNTY | ||
| Ontario County | $ 142,000 | $ 71,000 |
| OTSEGO COUNTY | ||
| Otsego County | $ 140,000 | $ 70,000 |
| RENSSELAER COUNTY | ||
| Eastern Rensselaer County Solid Waste Management Authority | $ 120,000 | $ 60,000 |
| East Greenbush (T) | 52,500 | 26,250 |
| ROCKLAND COUNTY | ||
| Rockland County Solid Waste Management | $ 954,000 | $ 477,000 |
| SARATOGA COUNTY | ||
| Saratoga Springs (C) | $ 61,800 | $ 30,900 |
| Clifton Park (T) | 132,200 | 66,100 |
| SCHOHARIE COUNTY | ||
| Schoharie County | $ 72,012 | $ 36,006 |
| SENECA COUNTY | ||
| Seneca County | $ 8,400 | $ 4,200 |
| STEUBEN COUNTY | ||
| Steuben County | $ 22,000 | $11,000 |
| SUFFOLK COUNTY | ||
| Brookhaven (T) | $ 600,000 | $ 300,000 |
| East Hampton (T) | 80,000 | 40,000 |
| Islip (T) | 246,000 | 123,000 |
| Riverhead (T) | 133,080 | 66,540 |
| Southampton (T) | 38,040 | 19,020 |
| ULSTER COUNTY | ||
| Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency | $ 20,000 | $ 10,000 |
| WARREN COUNTY | ||
| Queensbury (T) | $ 25,000 | $ 12,500 |
| WESTCHESTER COUNTY | ||
| Westchester County | $ 650,000 | $ 325,000 |
| TOTAL: | $ 3,791,599 |
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