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Organic Recycling Facility Study Group
The group was formed to study the appropriateness of the Westwood Organic Recycling Facility located on town property behind and adjacent to the town’s Highway Department operation, and provide recommendations to improve the town’s long term yard waste recycling program.
Study Group's Report
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Westchester County Household Recycling Collections
Residents may drop off household waste that cannot be set out for curbside collection or recycling at specific Household Recycling Days.
Click here for dates and the complete list of acceptable materials.
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Westchester County Makes Compost Bins Available at Discounted Cost
The Earth Machine compost bin is available for purchase during regular park hours at:
Glen Island Park in New Rochelle
Hilltop Hanover Farm in Yorktown Heights
Lasdon Park and Arboretum in Somers
Lenoir Preserve in Yonkers
Muscoot Farm in Somers
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River
Click here for more information.
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Stop Idling – It’s the Law!
The No-Idling Law passed by the County of Westchester went into effect in February, 2009. It states: “No person shall allow or permit the engine of a motor vehicle to idle for more than 3 consecutive minutes when the motor vehicle is not in motion” (with specific exceptions).
Turning off your engine is one of the easiest things you can do to reduce carbon emissions. Every day, Americans waste 3.8 million gallons of gas by voluntarily idling their cars. Prolonged idling is not good for you or your vehicle, and exhaust is the leading source of toxic car pollution.
TURN OFF YOUR ENGINE when you:
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