Spring Clean Up!

With spring upon us, many of us are starting to think about cleaning up around the home and garage. There are many opportunities to recycle and dispose of wastes in an environmentally friendly manner. In many towns, there are large trash pickups or drop off days. Here in the Town of Niles, we have an excellent program that collects larger trash items one Saturday a month April through September. Check with your town for more information.


Also please review the upcoming events sponsored by the Cayuga County Solid Waste office and visit their web-site for more information on waste removal and recycling.
Link  : http://cayuganet.org/hazwaste/


Also call Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga County for recycling details or questions at 315.255.1183


Cayuga County 2010 Recycling Events
 - May 1, 2010 North and South Collection Event
Collect home electronics, rechargeable batteries, compact fluorescent bulbs and tubes, propane tanks and small freon appliances at one northern and one southern municipality.


 - May 15, 2010 Earth Week Collection Event
Collect home electronics, rechargeable batteries, compact fluorescent bulbs and tubes, propane tanks and small freon appliances.


 - June 12, 2010 Tire Round-Up
Collect tires.


 - September 18, 2010 Electronics Collection Event
Collect home electronics, rechargeable batteries, compact fluorescent bulbs and tubes, propane tanks and small freon appliances.


 - October 16, 2010 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
Collect household hazardous waste. This event requires pre-registration to schedule an appointment.


 - November 13, 2010 America Recycles Day 2010 Event
Collect home electronics, rechargeable batteries, and compact fluorescent bulbs and tubes.

2010 Renewable Energy Forum in Auburn

Renewable energy information for home owners, farmers and rural landowners. 

WHEN: Saturday, March 20, 2010
WHERE: CayugaOnondaga BOCES
1879 West Genesee Street Road, Auburn, NY 13021
TIME: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
COST: $15/Person, includes materials and lunch
CALL: 315.255.1183 to pre-register
EMAIL: cayuga@cornell.edu

Topics to Include:
What it takes to be a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
Green Building
Geothermally Heated Greenhouses Powered by a Small-Scale Wind Turbine:
Considerations and Opportunities for Growing Willow on Central NY Farmland,
Green Job Opportunities

Sponsored by: Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Cayuga County