Reminders: County Waste Reduction Survey, Safe Streets Public Meeting and Adopt-A-Spot

County Waste Reduction Survey and Public Meeting

From Westchester County: Westchester County’s Department of Environmental Facilities (DEF) is working with Barton & Logiudice, a consulting firm, on a Waste Reduction Study that will serve as a guide for reducing waste generation and disposal throughout the next decade and beyond.

The study is seeking input from residents throughout the County to gather their opinions on current County waste programs and to learn about where they would like to see resources focused going forward. Barton & Loguidice comes to this project with extensive experience in developing waste reduction plans and strategies, working with municipalities throughout New York State and the nation. The Waste Reduction Study was made possible by a Board of Legislators initiative added to the 2024 Refuse Disposal District budget.

Westchester County’s Department of Environmental Facilities (DEF) will host a public meeting on waste reduction on Wednesday, March. 12, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the County Center in White Plains. The meeting will provide residents with an opportunity to share thoughts and comments as DEF works with consulting firm Barton & Loguidice on a Waste Reduction Study. The study will serve as a guide for reducing waste generation and disposal over the next decade and beyond.

At the meeting, DEF and Barton & Loguidice will outline the study’s goals, and attendees will have up to two minutes each to provide input.

As the meeting is limited to one and a half hours, those wishing to speak are strongly encouraged to pre-register at https://form.jotform.com/250545680113148. 

For those who would like to provide their input but are unable to attend, they will have an opportunity to submit written comments after the meeting through Wednesday, March 19 at 5 p.m. at https://form.jotform.com/250485123882156.

For more information about the project: https://environment.westchestergov.com/waste-reduction-survey

Mark Your Calendar! Safe Streets for All Public Meeting on Thursday March 20 at 6pm at the Tarrytown Senior Center

Come join the Safe Streets for All project team at the first of two in-person public meetings!

The Safe Streets for All Plan, led by the Villages of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow and the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns, is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program and funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The project will produce a new Comprehensive Safety Action Plan that takes steps to prevent serious injury and death from traffic crashes.



During this first public meeting, the team will give a presentation with information about current traffic safety trends, the Safe Streets for All project timeline, activities to date, and ways to participate in the planning process. The meeting will also include in-person activities for the public to provide comments and leave feedback on traffic safety challenges they experience.

●      This event will take place on March 20, 2025, from 6-8pm at the Tarrytown Senior Center!

●      All ages are welcome and refreshments will be provided.

●      Register for this event at this link. Advanced registration is not required but highly encouraged.

In the meantime, please consider completing our community survey and come out to meet us at one of our upcoming outreach appearances! You can also learn more about this project by visiting the project webpage.

Deadline to Apply to Adopt-A-Spot is Tomorrow

Many thanks to all those who have already sent in applications for the Adopt-A-Spot program. The deadline is tomorrow, so if you are thinking about ways to give back to your community, and you like the idea of adding brightness and beauty to a neglected corner, send in an application. We will review the applications in March. Information about the program can be found on the Department of Public Works webpage.