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SUMMARY:The Tiffin Project for Teens! (Woodstock)
DESCRIPTION:The Tiffin Project for Teens!\nSaturday March 21st 2026\n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM\nWoodstock Library\n10 Dixon Ave. Woodstock NY\nSingle-use packaging (like food take-out containers) are wasteful products that are used once\, for a very short period of time\, before being discarded in a landfill where they may take hundreds of years to “break down.” These wasteful single-use products add up to make a big impact on our planet and communities. Luckily\, “low-waste living” and the “Bring Your Own” movement has inspired many people to choose reuse when dining or shopping on-the-go. \nThis workshop is designed for young adults who want to learn about the impact that “take-out” or “to-go” containers have on litter and waterways. Participants will also be introduced to how single use plastics may also affect our health. Most importantly\, participants will learn about the power of reuse through “tiffins” which are reusable stainless steel food containers\, and other ways to avoid single use items when dining on the go! \nAll participants who pre-register will receive a free tiffin at the end of the workshop\, compliments of Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency. This program will be presented by Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability at Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency. \nPlease note: this class is for all ages! All are welcome to attend.  \nSign Up Now!  \nInclusive\, accessible classrooms are important to us. Accessibility: Woodstock Library offers 2 handicap accessible parking spaces near the entrance\, and it is a flat walkway to the front door. The facility has a lift to accommodate those who need assistance to the second floor\, where the class will be held. The Library does not require face masks or social distancing; but encourages visitors to practices these if they are comfortable doing so. UCRRA strives to offer equal program opportunities. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact APEO@UCRRA.ORG or 845-336-3336. \nAbout the Tiffin Project: This project was previously made possible by the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) and their Community Grants Program. We share our special thanks to NYS P2I!  The “Ulster County Tiffin Project” (2024) aimed to increase community awareness about the impact of waste reduction and reuse as pollution prevention strategies. Tiffins are multi-tiered\, reusable\, metal food containers that replace wasteful\, nonrecyclable to-go containers when dining out. The project addressed pollution prevention by providing residents with FREE reusable\, stainless steel Tiffin containers that eliminate their single-use\, disposable counterparts. The Project called on community members to rethink waste through zero waste practices\, resulting in improved public health and environmental conservation. Through innovative community engagement\,  our Tiffin Project workshop series explored the amount of single use packaging waste generated from food service\, the environmental harms and potential health harms associated with single use packaging\, and those items most likely to become litter\, and together we will celebrate the many benefits of reusable alternatives! Learn more on our webpage linked here.  \nShare This Event! 
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/tiffins-for-teens-woodstock-2026/
LOCATION:Woodstock Public Library District\, 10 Dixon Ave\, Woodstock\, NY\, 12498\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,Tiffin Project,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Eco-Friendly Living: From DIY Cleaners to a Conscious Closet
DESCRIPTION:Eco-Friendly Living: From DIY Cleaners to a Conscious Closet\nThursday March 19th\n5:00 PM – 7:00 PM\nHurley Library\n48 Main St.\, Hurley\, NY\nDiscover how everyday choices at home and in your wardrobe impact your health\, the environment\, and your wallet. This interactive workshop explores simple DIY cleaning alternatives\, safer household products\, and how to properly manage unwanted chemicals. Participants will also learn about the hidden impacts of fast fashion and textile waste\, with practical tips for reuse\, repair\, thrifting\, and responsible donation. Walk away with easy\, actionable steps for living more sustainably—without sacrificing convenience or style. \n* Supplies Are Limited *  Please register to ensure your spot! \nThis workshop will be presented by Eva Barnett\, Recycling and Composting Educator at the UCRRA. \nSign Up Now! Inclusive\, accessible classrooms are important to us. Accessibility:The Hurley Library is a single-story building with a ramped walkway leading to the front entrance. While the entrance does not have automatic doors\, the door is lightweight and easy to open. The building includes a drive-through window (a remnant of its former use as a bank)\, as well as a side parking lot with two designated accessible parking spaces. A community room is located at the rear of the building\, where seating will be arranged with appropriate spacing for viewing the projector screen.\n \nShare This Event! 
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/eco-friendly-living-hurley-library/
LOCATION:Hurley Library\, 48 Main St\,\, Hurley\, NY\, 12443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Household Hazardous Waste,Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:Make Your Own Bokashi Bran (New Paltz)
DESCRIPTION:Make Your Own Bokashi Bran\nSaturday March 7th 2026\n12:00 PM – 2:00 PM\nNew Paltz Community Center\n3 Veterans Drive\, New Paltz\, NY\nMake your own bokashi bran in this fun\, hands-on workshop and learn how it’s used to ferment food scraps into nutrient-rich compost. Bokashi composting is an anaerobic process that breaks down food scraps in a sealed\, air-tight container using beneficial microbes. Bokashi bran is the key ingredient—it’s a grain-based material inoculated with these microbes\, which jump-start fermentation and make it possible to compost foods like meat\, bones\, and dairy. After fermenting\, scraps are added to a compost pile to finish decomposing\, helping speed up the overall composting process. Participants will leave with enough bokashi bran to ferment up to 20 gallons of food scraps\, making this workshop ideal for adults looking for a simple and effective way to sustainably manage food scraps at home all year long. \n* Supplies Are Limited *  Please register to ensure your spot! \nThis workshop will be presented by Eva Barnett\, Recycling and Composting Educator at the UCRRA. \nSign Up Now! Inclusive\, accessible classrooms are important to us. Accessibility:The Town of New Paltz Community Center does not provide accessibility as prescribed by the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act. The Center does offer a ground-floor meeting area\, accessible parking spaces\, and is accessible from the parking area to the front doors. The front doors are not automated. For assistance entering the building\, please contact the Community Center at 845-255-2512.\n \nShare This Event! 
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/make-your-own-bokashi-bran-np/
LOCATION:New Paltz Community Center\, 3 Veterans Drive\, New Paltz\, NY\, 12561
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T180000
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SUMMARY:Climate Smart Composting (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Climate Smart Composting:\nReducing Emissions from Food Waste & Building Healthy Soils for Resiliency\nThursday March 5th\, 2026\n6:00 PM – 7:30 PM\nVirtual via ZOOM\nwith Climate Smart Rochester\nComposting is a powerful community strategy for reducing the greenhouse gas emissions associated with our wastes. This virtual workshop will introduce the benefits of composting and various steps that municipalities can take to pursue or enhance community-scale composting. Learn about the waste-climate connection\, the factors contributing to food loss and food waste\, the award-winning UCRRA Organics Recovery Facility\, and other local composting options. This presentation will also cover some basic principles behind how using finished compost improves soil health. \nThis free\, virtual workshop is ideal for adults who want to learn about community-scale composting solutions. Food is too good to waste! Join us and learn how you can help rethink waste in your Town. This program will be presented by Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability at Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency. \nPlease pre-register for this class at the link below. \nSign Up Now!Inclusive\, accessible classrooms are important to us. UCRRA strives to offer equal program opportunities. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact APEO@UCRRA.ORG or 845-336-3336. \nShare This Event! 
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/climate-smart-composting-rochester-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual via ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Composting,Reduce,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T080000
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SUMMARY:National Skip the Straw Day
DESCRIPTION:We’re celebrating National Skip the Straw Day with a free swag give-a-way! Stop by the UCRRA Main Office on Friday\, February 27th to claim a free\, reusable\, stainless steel gift\, compliments of the Recycling Outreach Team. We’ll have bottles\, utensil kits\, and straws to give away while supplies last. Limit 1 swag item per visitor. Grab a free item\, browse our educational media in our front lobby and let us help you get one step closer to reducing single use disposable plastics. \nNo appointment necessary – walk-ins welcome! \nNational Skip the Straw Day is an event held the fourth Friday of every February to raise awareness about how many straws end up as litter and how these straws ultimately affect our environment. According to National Today\, Skip the Straw Day was created by a group of young activists in Whitehall\, Michigan in 2017. The teenage activists called themselves “The Coral Keepers” and established Skip the Straw Day in response to the state of plastic pollution on the planet and the damaging effects of plastic waste on creatures in the world’s largest oceans.  \nLearn more about Ulster County’s Skip the Straw Law here.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare This Event! 
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/skip-the-straw-day-2026/
LOCATION:UCRRA\, 999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Composting,Reduce,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T160000
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SUMMARY:People Over Plastic - Rally & Advocacy Day
DESCRIPTION:Join UCRRA and Beyond Plastics on Tuesday\, February 9th\, 2026 at the NY State Capitol in Albany to urge your state Legislators to put people over plastic by passing the Packaging Reduction & Recycling Infrastructure Act. This critical bill that was passed by the NY Senate in May 2025 will address the crisis of planet-warming\, ocean-polluting\, landfill-clogging\, human health-harming single-use plastics by reducing them at the source while saving taxpayers money and providing support for recycling and reuse/refill efforts. RSVP now. \nWe’ll gather at the Legislative Office Building at 10AM for an orientation with coffee and refreshments. You’ll hear from our organizers and legislative champions\, and we’ll introduce everyone to team leaders and members. We’ll begin with a rousing rally\, then spend the afternoon meeting with state legislators to urge them to pass this critical bill this session. \nYou will be part of a group with an experienced team leader\, and we will provide you with talking points\, memos\, and information in advance. Free bus service is available with stops in New Paltz and Kingston. We hope you will join us in Albany. Please RSVP now. \n \nShare This Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/people-over-plastic-rally-2026/
LOCATION:Legislative Office Building\, 198 State Street\,\, Albany\, NY\, 12210
CATEGORIES:Recycle,Reduce,Reuse
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SUMMARY:Upcycled Holiday Ornaments for Kids! (Ulster Library)
DESCRIPTION:Upcycled Holiday Ornaments for Kids!\nThursday\, November 6th 2025\n4:00 PM – 5:30 PM\nTown of Ulster Public LibraryJoin the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team in celebrating the holidays with an upcycled ornament workshop for kids! Upcycling is a fun and creative way to reimagine unwanted items and turn them into new\, useful items or works of art! The holidays are a wonderful time to spend with family and friends\, decorate\, and exchange gifts. Upcycling is one of many ways to reduce waste during the holiday season\, when Americans generate 25% more waste than at any other time of year… \nThis class will be hosted at the Town of Ulster Public Library and facilitated by the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team. Participants will hear a brief presentation about the impacts of our household waste and the importance of reducing\, reusing and recycling. Then\, educators will guide participants through a hands-on craft workshop to make an ornament using upcycled materials. All craft materials will be provided. This FREE workshop is suitable for children ages 7 and up\, and parental supervision is advised. \nAccessibility: There is a large parking lot in the back and ADA accessible spaces across from the front door. There is also handicap parking and we are located on one floor with no steps. \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Eva Barnett\, Recycling Educator\, at EBAR@UCRRA.ORG or 845-336-3336. \nSign Up for this Class! Share This Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/upcycled-holiday-ornaments-for-kids-ulster-library/
LOCATION:Town of Ulster Library\, 860 Ulster Avenue\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T160000
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SUMMARY:Composting for Kids! (Ellenville)
DESCRIPTION:Composting for Kids!\nThursday October 16th 2025\n4:00 PM – 6:00 PM\nFAMILY of Ellenville\n221 Canal St. Ellenville\nParticipants will hear a brief introduction about what is composting and why it is an important way of protecting our environment. Then\, educators will guide children through an interactive reading of “Compost Stew” by author Mary McKenna Siddals and other short stories. Participants will then be able to observe a live worm bin\, identify worms at each stage of their lifecycle\, learn about worm ecology\, and learn how to compost indoors using a worm bin. This FREE workshop is suitable for children ages 7 and up\, and parental supervision is advised. \nAccessibility: Family of Ellenville is a very convenient and accessible building located in the town of Ellenville\, 221 Canal Street. Participants can park at the front of the building or in the back. The workshops will take place in the backyard of the building\, which offers plenty of parking and is easily accessible. There is a wheelchair accessible ramp in front of the building. Bathrooms can be accessed inside of the building. Many staff members are fluent in English and Spanish. All are welcome to our programs. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian of any particular child to help with the child’s participation and behavior. \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Eva Barnett\, Recycling Educator\, at EBAR@UCRRA.ORG or 845-336-3336. \nShare This Event! 
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/composting-for-kids-ellenville_oct/
LOCATION:FAMILY of Ellenville\, 221 Canal Street\, Ellenville\, NY
CATEGORIES:Compost,Reduce,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T160000
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SUMMARY:Community Cares Drive Hosted by Marlborough Conservation Advisory Committee
DESCRIPTION:Come Visit Our Booth at the\n1st Annual Community Cares Collection & Information Drive\nHosted by Marlborough Conservation Advisory Committee\nSunday\, October 12th 2025\n2:00 – 4:00 PM\nMarlborough Community Center\n1520 Route 9W\, Marlborough\, NY\nThe Town of Marlborough Conservation Advisory Committee invites you to our \n1st Annual Community Cares Collection & Information Drive \nto benefit those in our community AND to provide additional information and resources. \nSunday\, October 12th \n2pm – 4pm \n1520 Route 9W\, Marlborough \nPlease drop off donations of: \n\nSoccer Cleats/Shin Guards/Socks\nShoes/Sneakers (New/Gently Used\, in pairs\, no rips/holes)\nNon-perishable food (unopened\, within expiration date)\npersonal care items\nClothing\nRecyclable plastic water bottles\, soda cans & soda can tabs\nNew toys/gifts for kids & teens\nGlasses/Hearing Aids (gently used)\nSchool Supplies\nDiapers (sizes 4\,5\,6 are in highest need) & wipes\n\nShare This Story!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/community_cares_drive_marlborough_cac/
LOCATION:Marlborough Community Center\, 1520 Route 9W\, Marlborough\, New York\, 12542
CATEGORIES:Recycle,Reduce,Reuse
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T150000
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SUMMARY:UCRRA at Weekend of Wallkill
DESCRIPTION:UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team\nSaturday\, September 20th 2025\n10:00 AM – 3:00 PM\nWeekend of Wallkill\nWallkill Public Library\n7 Bona Ventura Avenue\, Wallkill NY\nStop by the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team booth to play our Race to Zero Waste Game! Take the “trash” and make it treasure\, and win a free reusable prize while supplies last. Ulster County residents can be entered for a chance to win a compost tumbler and other prizes! There is no fee to enter the raffle – it’s free! This offer is valid for Ulster County residents only. Our staff and volunteers will be available to answer recycling and composting questions\, stop on by and learn more about local waste and recycling! We hope to see you there!  \nShare This Story!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/ucrra-at-weekend-of-wallkill/
LOCATION:Wallkill Public Library\, 7 Bona Ventura Ave\, Wallkill\, NY\, 12589\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recycle,Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T173000
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SUMMARY:Working With Worms (Town of Ulster Library)
DESCRIPTION:Working with Worms!\nThursday\, September 18th\n4:00pm – 5:30 PM\nTown of Ulster Public Library\n860 Ulster Avenue\nKingston\nJoin us for a fun and hands-on program all about compost\, worms\, and seeds! We’ll start by talking about why composting is important and how it helps our planet. We’ll read Compost Stew by Mary McKenna Siddals\, a playful ABC book that introduces kids to the idea of composting and what goes into making healthy soil. Kids will then get to meet real Red Wiggler Worms and take a peek inside a live worm bin! We’ll learn what worms eat\, how they live\, and how they turn food scraps into super-powered fertilizer. To wrap up\, we’ll get creative making seed bombs—little balls of clay\, compost\, and wildflower seeds that kids can take home to plant and help pollinators like bees and butterflies.\nThis program is perfect for ages 5–8 \nAccessibility: There is a large parking lot in the back and ADA accessible spaces across from the front door. There is also handicap parking and we are located on one floor with no steps. \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Eva Barnett\, Recycling Educator\, at EBAR@UCRRA.ORG or 845-336-3336. \nSign Up for this Class! Share This Event! 
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/working-with-worms-town-of-ulster-library-2/
LOCATION:Town of Ulster Library\, 860 Ulster Avenue\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost,Reduce,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T090000
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SUMMARY:UCRRA at Kingston Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team\nSaturday\, September 6th 2025\n9:00 AM – 1:00 PM\nKingston Farmers Market\nCounty Courthouse Parking Lot\n285 Wall Street Kingston NY\nStop by the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team booth to learn some tips about reducing food waste! It all starts with knowing the best way to properly store all our food products – so they stay fresher longer! What items belong on the refrigerator door? What about the high humidity drawer? The upper shelves? What’s the best way to store fresh herbs? Play our “Stock the Fridge” Game to learn these tips and much more! Our educators will be on hand with recycling and composting information and we’ll be distributing a free reusable prize to anyone who stops by our booth. We hope to see you there!  \nSince 2000\, the Kingston Farmers Market runs outdoors\, rain or shine\, every Saturday May 6-November 23rd in the County Courthouse parking lot\, 285 Wall Street with entrances on John St (between Crown & Wall) and Wall St (between Main and John). The indoor Winter Market runs every other Saturday\, December 3rd-April 22nd in the Old Dutch Church.  \nShare This Story!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/ucrra-at-kingston-farmers-market-sept25/
LOCATION:Kingston Farmers Market\, 285 Wall St\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401
CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T120000
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SUMMARY:Composting for Kids! (Ellenville)
DESCRIPTION:Composting for Kids!\nMonday August 18th 2025\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nFAMILY of Ellenville\n221 Canal St. Ellenville\nParticipants will hear a brief introduction about what is composting and why it is an important way of protecting our environment. Then\, educators will guide children through an interactive reading of “Compost Stew” by author Mary McKenna Siddals and other short stories. Participants will then be able to observe a live worm bin\, identify worms at each stage of their lifecycle\, learn about worm ecology\, and learn how to compost indoors using a worm bin. This FREE workshop is suitable for children ages 7 and up\, and parental supervision is advised. \nAccessibility: Family of Ellenville is a very convenient and accessible building located in the town of Ellenville\, 221 Canal Street. Participants can park at the front of the building or in the back. The workshops will take place in the backyard of the building\, which offers plenty of parking and is easily accessible. There is a wheelchair accessible ramp in front of the building. Bathrooms can be accessed inside of the building. Many staff members are fluent in English and Spanish. All are welcome to our programs. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian of any particular child to help with the child’s participation and behavior. \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Eva Barnett\, Recycling Educator\, at EBAR@UCRRA.ORG or 845-336-3336. \nShare This Event! 
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/composting-for-kids-ellenville-2025/
LOCATION:FAMILY of Ellenville\, 221 Canal Street\, Ellenville\, NY
CATEGORIES:Compost,Reduce,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T180000
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SUMMARY:August 13th Shawangunk Town Hall Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/august-13th-shawangunk-town-hall-community-meeting/
LOCATION:Town of Shawangunk Town Hall\, 14 Central Avenue\,\, Wallkill\, NY\, 12589\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost,Recycle,Reduce,Reuse
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083135
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SUMMARY:UCRRA at the Ulster County Fair
DESCRIPTION:UCRRA at the Ulster County Fair!\nTuesday July 29th – Sunday August 3rd 2025\nOutreach Booth Located in “Climate Row”\n*Booth open following all Fair Schedule Hours*\nUlster County Fairgrounds\nUlster County Agricultural Society\, Inc.\n249 Libertyville Road\nNew Paltz\, NY 12561\n\nUCRRA will be hosting an outreach booth in “Climate Row” which is a vendor section of the Fair (underneath the big white tents) where Ulster County Climate Smart Committee and other local environmental nonprofits and community groups will be showcasing their work and resources about climate\, environment\, energy use\, and more. \nAt the UCRRA booth\, visitors can play our Race to Zero Waste Game! Take the “trash” and make it treasure\, and win a free reusable prize while supplies last.  Children can make a button that shares an environmental message! Ulster County residents can be entered for a chance to win a compost tumbler and other prizes! There is no fee to enter the raffle – it’s free! This offer is valid for Ulster County residents only. Our staff and volunteers will be available to answer recycling and composting questions\, stop on by and learn more about local waste and recycling! \nAdmission to the Fair is required to access the Climate Row vendors. Learn more here.  \nShare This Story\, Choose Your Platform!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/ucrra-at-the-ulster-county-fair-2/
LOCATION:Ulster County Fairgrounds\, 249 Libertyville Road\, New Paltz\, NY\, 12561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recycle,Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T220000
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SUMMARY:UCRRA at the Ulster County Fair
DESCRIPTION:UCRRA at the Ulster County Fair!\nTuesday July 29th – Sunday August 3rd 2025\nOutreach Booth Located in “Climate Row”\n*Booth open following all Fair Schedule Hours*\nUlster County Fairgrounds\nUlster County Agricultural Society\, Inc.\n249 Libertyville Road\nNew Paltz\, NY 12561\n\nUCRRA will be hosting an outreach booth in “Climate Row” which is a vendor section of the Fair (underneath the big white tents) where Ulster County Climate Smart Committee and other local environmental nonprofits and community groups will be showcasing their work and resources about climate\, environment\, energy use\, and more. \nAt the UCRRA booth\, visitors can play our Race to Zero Waste Game! Take the “trash” and make it treasure\, and win a free reusable prize while supplies last.  Children can make a button that shares an environmental message! Ulster County residents can be entered for a chance to win a compost tumbler and other prizes! There is no fee to enter the raffle – it’s free! This offer is valid for Ulster County residents only. Our staff and volunteers will be available to answer recycling and composting questions\, stop on by and learn more about local waste and recycling! \nAdmission to the Fair is required to access the Climate Row vendors. Learn more here.  \nShare This Story\, Choose Your Platform!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/ucrra-at-the-ulster-county-fair/
LOCATION:Ulster County Fairgrounds\, 249 Libertyville Road\, New Paltz\, NY\, 12561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recycle,Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T220000
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SUMMARY:UCRRA at the Ulster County Fair
DESCRIPTION:UCRRA at the Ulster County Fair!\nTuesday July 29th – Sunday August 3rd 2025\nOutreach Booth Located in “Climate Row”\n*Booth open following all Fair Schedule Hours*\nUlster County Fairgrounds\nUlster County Agricultural Society\, Inc.\n249 Libertyville Road\nNew Paltz\, NY 12561\n\nUCRRA will be hosting an outreach booth in “Climate Row” which is a vendor section of the Fair (underneath the big white tents) where Ulster County Climate Smart Committee and other local environmental nonprofits and community groups will be showcasing their work and resources about climate\, environment\, energy use\, and more. \nAt the UCRRA booth\, visitors can play our Race to Zero Waste Game! Take the “trash” and make it treasure\, and win a free reusable prize while supplies last.  Children can make a button that shares an environmental message! Ulster County residents can be entered for a chance to win a compost tumbler and other prizes! There is no fee to enter the raffle – it’s free! This offer is valid for Ulster County residents only. Our staff and volunteers will be available to answer recycling and composting questions\, stop on by and learn more about local waste and recycling! \nAdmission to the Fair is required to access the Climate Row vendors. Learn more here.  \nShare This Story\, Choose Your Platform!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/ucrra-at-the-ulster-county-fair-3/
LOCATION:Ulster County Fairgrounds\, 249 Libertyville Road\, New Paltz\, NY\, 12561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recycle,Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083135
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SUMMARY:UCRRA at the Ulster County Fair
DESCRIPTION:UCRRA at the Ulster County Fair!\nTuesday July 29th – Sunday August 3rd 2025\nOutreach Booth Located in “Climate Row”\n*Booth open following all Fair Schedule Hours*\nUlster County Fairgrounds\nUlster County Agricultural Society\, Inc.\n249 Libertyville Road\nNew Paltz\, NY 12561\n\nUCRRA will be hosting an outreach booth in “Climate Row” which is a vendor section of the Fair (underneath the big white tents) where Ulster County Climate Smart Committee and other local environmental nonprofits and community groups will be showcasing their work and resources about climate\, environment\, energy use\, and more. \nAt the UCRRA booth\, visitors can play our Race to Zero Waste Game! Take the “trash” and make it treasure\, and win a free reusable prize while supplies last.  Children can make a button that shares an environmental message! Ulster County residents can be entered for a chance to win a compost tumbler and other prizes! There is no fee to enter the raffle – it’s free! This offer is valid for Ulster County residents only. Our staff and volunteers will be available to answer recycling and composting questions\, stop on by and learn more about local waste and recycling! \nAdmission to the Fair is required to access the Climate Row vendors. Learn more here.  \nShare This Story\, Choose Your Platform!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/ucrra-at-the-ulster-county-fair-4/
LOCATION:Ulster County Fairgrounds\, 249 Libertyville Road\, New Paltz\, NY\, 12561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recycle,Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083135
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SUMMARY:UCRRA at the Ulster County Fair
DESCRIPTION:UCRRA at the Ulster County Fair!\nTuesday July 29th – Sunday August 3rd 2025\nOutreach Booth Located in “Climate Row”\n*Booth open following all Fair Schedule Hours*\nUlster County Fairgrounds\nUlster County Agricultural Society\, Inc.\n249 Libertyville Road\nNew Paltz\, NY 12561\n\nUCRRA will be hosting an outreach booth in “Climate Row” which is a vendor section of the Fair (underneath the big white tents) where Ulster County Climate Smart Committee and other local environmental nonprofits and community groups will be showcasing their work and resources about climate\, environment\, energy use\, and more. \nAt the UCRRA booth\, visitors can play our Race to Zero Waste Game! Take the “trash” and make it treasure\, and win a free reusable prize while supplies last.  Children can make a button that shares an environmental message! Ulster County residents can be entered for a chance to win a compost tumbler and other prizes! There is no fee to enter the raffle – it’s free! This offer is valid for Ulster County residents only. Our staff and volunteers will be available to answer recycling and composting questions\, stop on by and learn more about local waste and recycling! \nAdmission to the Fair is required to access the Climate Row vendors. Learn more here.  \nShare This Story\, Choose Your Platform!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/ucrra-at-the-ulster-county-fair-5/
LOCATION:Ulster County Fairgrounds\, 249 Libertyville Road\, New Paltz\, NY\, 12561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recycle,Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083135
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T145611Z
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SUMMARY:UCRRA at the Ulster County Fair
DESCRIPTION:UCRRA at the Ulster County Fair!\nTuesday July 29th – Sunday August 3rd 2025\nOutreach Booth Located in “Climate Row”\n*Booth open following all Fair Schedule Hours*\nUlster County Fairgrounds\nUlster County Agricultural Society\, Inc.\n249 Libertyville Road\nNew Paltz\, NY 12561\n\nUCRRA will be hosting an outreach booth in “Climate Row” which is a vendor section of the Fair (underneath the big white tents) where Ulster County Climate Smart Committee and other local environmental nonprofits and community groups will be showcasing their work and resources about climate\, environment\, energy use\, and more. \nAt the UCRRA booth\, visitors can play our Race to Zero Waste Game! Take the “trash” and make it treasure\, and win a free reusable prize while supplies last.  Children can make a button that shares an environmental message! Ulster County residents can be entered for a chance to win a compost tumbler and other prizes! There is no fee to enter the raffle – it’s free! This offer is valid for Ulster County residents only. Our staff and volunteers will be available to answer recycling and composting questions\, stop on by and learn more about local waste and recycling! \nAdmission to the Fair is required to access the Climate Row vendors. Learn more here.  \nShare This Story\, Choose Your Platform!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/ucrra-at-the-ulster-county-fair-6/
LOCATION:Ulster County Fairgrounds\, 249 Libertyville Road\, New Paltz\, NY\, 12561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recycle,Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083135
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T121843Z
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SUMMARY:July 22nd Ellenville Town Hall Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/july-22-2025-ellenville-town-hall/
LOCATION:Ellenville Village Hall\, 2 Elting Court\, Ellenville\, 12428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost,Recycle,Reduce,Reuse
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083135
CREATED:20250625T140733Z
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SUMMARY:Summer MRDC Informational Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Summer MRDC Informational Recycling Meetings\nThe Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency’s Recycling Outreach Team welcomes Town Transfer Station Operators from Ulster County to join us for an Informational Meeting for Municipal Recycling Drop-Off Centers. \nWe are offering two options to join: \nMonday\, July 14th 2025\n11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nRondout Municipal Center Room M1\, 1915 Lucas Ave Ext\, Cottekill\, NY 12419 \nMonday\, July 14th 2025\n4:00 pm – 6:00 pm\nUCRRA Main Office 999 Flatbush Road Kingston NY 12401 \nThese meetings are beneficial in understanding the Agency’s Recycling Outreach Team Services\, reviewing recycling data and presenting on best practices that we have seen from various MRDCs throughout the county\, and discussing future projects related to food waste and reuse. \nThis meeting will be closed to the general public. The Agency will provide each Town who sends an employee from their MRDC a voucher for one free pull charge. Town supervisors are also encouraged to attend. \nTo Register\, please complete the sign-up form linked below no later than 12PM on Monday July 7th  2025.  \nRSVP for an MRDC meeting!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/summer-mrdc-informational-meetings/
LOCATION:Rondout Municipal Center Room M1\, 1915 Lucas Ave Ext\, Cottekill\, NY 12419\, Rondout Municipal Center Room M1\, 1915 Lucas Ave Ext\,\, High Falls\,\, NY\, 12419
CATEGORIES:Recycle,Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083135
CREATED:20250501T142606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T193437Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Master Composter Master Recycler Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:2025 Master Composter Master Recycler\nVolunteer Training & Certification Program\n4:00 PM – 6:30 PM\nMondays\, Wednesdays\, Fridays in June\nUCRRA Main Office\, 999 Flatbush Road Kingston NY\n* alternate dates: Session 9 noted below*\nAbout this Course:\nThis certification program is open to enrolled volunteers only. The Agency will provide 25 hours of free professional development training in the form of ten 2.5 – hour sessions. Following this training course\, volunteers are asked to complete 20 service hours per year. Interested persons should review the official Volunteer Description for more information. Then\, complete a Volunteer Application and indicate they’d like to work towards this Certification program. Participants must complete all classes in this series to receive MCR certification. \nApplication Deadline: Monday\, May 12th 2025\nCourse Details:\nSession 1: Monday 06/02\nMCR Orientation\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability \n\nIntro to UCRRA’s History\, Mission\, and Overview of Programs & Services\nWhat happens to our waste in Ulster County?\nUnderstanding the waste-climate connection\nIntro to the Recycling Outreach Team\nVolunteering with Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency\n\nSession 2: Wednesday 06/04\nRecycle Right!\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability \n\nHow to recycle in Ulster County\nWhat happens at the UCRRA MRF?\nWhat items can be recycled?\nWhat is wishcycling?\nBest practices for recycling (at Schools\, Offices\, Special Events\, etc.)\nUlster County Mandatory Recycling Law\nOther Special recycling programs\n\nSession 3: Friday 06/06\nYOU are the Solution to Plastic Pollution\nFacilitator: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability\nSpeakers: Lee Anne Albritton – ReStore Manager at Habitat for Humanity\, Holly Shader – UCRRA Master Composter Recycler (Class of 2023) and Repair Cafe Coordinator\, Ella Cattabiani – Environmental Program Specialist at New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (Division of Materials Management\, Region 3) \n\nWhat is plastic and how is it made?\nWhat are some the issues around plastic production and pollution?\nOur waste-reduction toolkit: refuse\, reduce\, reuse\, repair\, regift\, refill\, recover\, regulate!\nWhat Local Laws and Policies exist that reduce plastic waste in Ulster County and New York State?\nHow can we reduce plastic waste in our lives and communities?\n\nSession 4:  Monday 06/09\nHousehold Hazardous Waste & Eco Friendly Alternatives\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability\nSpeakers: Eva Barnett\, UCRRA Recycling Educator \n\nWhat is Household Hazardous Waste?\nIntro to UCRRA HHW Program\nPaint Care NY Product Stewardship Program\nOther local options for HHW disposal\nWhat are safer alternatives to HHW?\nEco-Friendly Home Demonstration\n\nSession 5: Wednesday 06/11\nIntro to Home Composting\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability \nSpeakers: Eva Barnett\, UCRRA Recycling Educator\, and Michael Hughes\, UCRRA Master Composter-Recycler (Class of 2023) \n\nExploring the science of composting\nWhat items can be composted?\nBalancing browns & greens\nImportance of air & moisture\nComparing compost bins & methods\nHands-On Composting Demonstration\n\n Note:  Friday 06/13 – NO CLASS THIS DAY\nSession 6: Monday 06/16\nAdvanced Composting Topics\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability\nSpeakers: Please check back for more details on guest speakers. \n\nIndoor composting methods (Bokashi and Vermicomposting)\nLocal & State Composting Laws\nHow to compost in Ulster County\nIndustrial-scale composting at the UCRRA Organics Recovery Facility\nUsing Finished Compost & Soil Health\n\nSession 7: Wednesday 06/18\nLeadership Seminar\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability\nSpeakers: Please check back for more details on guest speakers. \n\nStrategies for effective outreach and education\nStrengthening communication & Learning\nTeaching tips\nWorking with youth\nDiversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\n\nNote: Friday 06/20 – NO CLASS THIS DAY\nSession 8:  Monday 06/23\nUCRRA Policies You Need to Know!\nFacilitator: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability\nSpeakers: Amy Lopiano\, UCRRA Chief Accounting Clerk \nSession 9: Wednesday 06/25 10AM-12PM\nTour the UCRRA\nFacilitator: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability \nSession 10:  Friday 06/27\nSpecial Projects  (MCR Topics of Interest)\nFacilitator: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability \nSign Up Now!Accessibility: These classes will be held indoors at the UCRRA Main Office\, except for the facility tour date noted in the schedule which will be an outdoor walking tour. Accessible parking is available approximately 20 feet from the main entrance (please note there are no automatic doors at this building). Accessible\, gender neutral bathrooms are available. Use of face masks are not required indoors\, but may be encouraged. We strive to offer equal program opportunities to the best of our capabilities. Please contact Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability\, at  APEO@UCRRA.ORG or 845-336-3336 to discuss any accommodations. \nShare This Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/2025-master-composter-master-recycler-certification-course/
LOCATION:UCRRA\, 999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost,Reduce,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083135
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T191754Z
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SUMMARY:Eco-Friendly Home! DIY Cleaners & More (Pine Hill)
DESCRIPTION:Eco Friendly Home: DIY Cleaners & More\nWednesday\, May 28th 2025\n1:00 – 3:00 PM\nPine Hill Community Center\n287 Main Street Pine Hill\, NY 12467\nWe all have favorite household products that we rely on because they work well. It could be anything from a preferred cleaner to a preferred toothpaste. Some of the brands and products we’ve grown to love contain chemicals that don’t love us back. Bleach\, ammonia\, and oven cleaners are examples of chemical cleaning agents that can irritate our skin\, eyes\, and respiratory tract. Some beauty products also contain fragrances and chemicals whose health risks are still unknown. Many of these products are also classified as Hazardous Waste and require safe disposal. \nAlthough eco-friendly alternatives are becoming more widely available in stores\, you can easily make your own at home with very simple and low-cost ingredients! Curious? Join us at our Eco-Friendly Home workshop to learn how to make your own products that are better for the environment\, your health\, and your wallet! \nThis class will be hosted in-person by Eva Barnett\, UCRRA’s Recycling Educator\, in collaboration with the Pine Hill Community Center. After a short presentation with several demos\, participants will leave with their own recipes and DIY Products. All class materials are provided. \nSign up Now!\nAccessibility: This class will take place indoors on the ground floor of the Community Center. The facility is wheelchair accessible. Reserved seating is available by request; please contact Eva Barnett at EBAR@UCRRA.ORG. Please note: the use of face masks is optional at the Community Center. \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact EBAR@UCRRA.ORG or 845-336-3336. \n\nShare This Story!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/eco-friendly-home-2025/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Community Center\, 287 Main Street\, Pine Hill\, NY\, 12467
CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083135
CREATED:20250414T193349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T153206Z
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SUMMARY:Ask the Experts at the Kingston Earth Fair
DESCRIPTION:This event is hosted by the City of Kingston. This year’s Earth Fair at TR Gallo Park will include live Clearwater Festival music\, food trucks\, children’s games and activities\, a free swap market\, electric vehicle displays\, green education\, sponsored boat rides\, and more. Thank you to partners Clearwater \, the Hudson River Maritime Museum with support from Radio Kingston and Catskill Mountain Keeper and with The 8th Step. As always\, this is a FREE event! Visit the UCRRA Outreach Booth to ask the experts and learn about waste reduction\, local recycling and composting programs\, and more. Festival-goers can enter to win a compost tumbler for free\, and other free give-a-ways – while supplies last. Hope to see you there! \nPERFORMANCES : \nArm of the Sea Theatre\, Tom Chapin\, Cubricua\, KJ Denhert\, Gail Ann Dorsey\, Big Joe Fitz Acoustic Trio\, Energy Dance Company\, Lisa Gutkin\, Joe Jencks\, M’Bollo\, Matt Munisteri\, Mid-Hudson Juggling Club\, Native American Water Ceremony\, Drumsong Orchestra of the Hudson Valley \nRECYLING OPPORTUNITIES AT THIS EVENT\nThis event offers E-waste and Refrigerant-Device Recycling Available Free of Charge to City of Kingston residents. This year free\, confidential paper shredding and recycling will be provided by Stericycle’s Shred it! \nExamples of common electronic equipment that can be recycled: \nComputers (desktops\, laptops\, e-readers\, tablets\, etc.)\nComputer peripherals (mice\, keyboards\, monitors\, printers\, etc.)\nSmall electronic equipment (DVR’s\, DVD players\, MP3 players\, video game consoles\, etc.)\nTelevisions \nExamples of White Goods/Refrigerant Devices Accepted:’ \nWindow air conditioners\nDehumidifiers\nRefrigerators\nFreezers \n*Recycling programs are open to legal City of Kingston residents only.  \nWARNING: Do not attempt to remove refrigerant or compressors yourself. Improperly handled refrigerant may result in physical harm. Only properly trained individuals using EPA-approved refrigerant recovery equipment should attempt to remove refrigerant from appliances. The City works with a properly trained refrigerant recovery recycler \nShare This Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/ask-the-experts-at-the-kingston-earth-fair-2025/
LOCATION:TR Gallo Park\, 30 Rondout Landing\,\, Kingston\,\, NY\, 12401
CATEGORIES:Recycle,Reduce,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:The "Coolest" Recycling Drive
DESCRIPTION:This program is affiliated with NYers for Cool Refrigerant Management.  Free drop off and recycling of refrigerant containing appliances on various dates at the Town of New Paltz Reuse & Recycling Center:   \n\nTuesday\, May 6th 2025 from 9:00am – 1:00pm\nTuesday\, May 20th 2025 from 12:00pm – 4:00pm\nSaturday\, May 24th 2025 from 9:00am – 1:00pm\nEvent Summary: \nThe Ulster County Coolest Recycling Drive is organized by Sustainable Hudson Valley and New Yorkers for Cool Refrigerant Management\, with additional support and in-kind donations from the New Paltz ReUse and Recycling Center\, Climate Smart Kingston\, and New Yorkers for Clean Power. Between May 6th and May 24th\, residents of Ulster County (and neighboring counties) will have multiple opportunities to drop off their old refrigerant containing devices free of charge\, to be properly disposed of and recycled. The primary drop off and short term storage site for appliances will be the Town of New Paltz ReUse and Recycling Center (open to all)\, as well as an option for City of Kingston residents to drop off at the Kingston Earth Fair on 5/10 at TR Gallo Park in Kingston. \nAt the end of the recycling drive the refrigerant chemicals will be safely extracted and sent for reclamation by JGS Recycling and Hauling. This program covers items such as refrigerators\, window air conditioners\, dehumidifiers\, water coolers\, freezers and mini fridges.  Refrigerant canisters are also accepted. \nWhy Safe Disposal Matters: \nThe program goal is to help properly recycle refrigerant-containing appliances and call attention to the need for next-generation policies to cover costs of proper refrigerant reclamation\, training of technicians and proper disposal of refrigerants. The chemicals used as refrigerants are engineered and industrially produced to be able to transfer heat when trapped in a pressurized system. When these chemicals are released into the atmosphere\, they become greenhouse gasses that are thousands of times more powerful than carbon dioxide. A single air conditioner can hold up to 2 pounds of R410A\, which when released into the atmosphere\, over the next 20 years will act like almost 10\,000 pounds of carbon dioxide – similar to the emissions as driving a car for a full year. \nCan’t make it to the event(s) but want to learn more about the safe disposal of air conditioners\, refrigerators\, and other refrigerant containing devices? Check out our new FLYER – Safe Disposal of Freon Appliances 2024\nShare This Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/the-coolest-recycling-drive-2025/
LOCATION:Town of New Paltz Transfer Station\, 3 Clearwater Road\, New Paltz NY
CATEGORIES:Recycle,Reduce,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T130000
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SUMMARY:UCRRA at Kingston Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team\nSaturday\, May 3rd 2025\n9:00 AM – 1:00 PM\nKingston Farmers Market\nCounty Courthouse Parking Lot\n285 Wall Street Kingston NY\nAsk the experts! Stop by our Recycling Outreach Team booth (one day only) on Saturday May 3rd at the Kingston Farmers Market. Get expert answers to all your recycling and composting questions! Win a special prize as our thanks just for stopping by the booth! Our educators will have useful information about how to dispose of all kinds of hard to recycle items like paint\, chemicals\, electronics\, and more. \nSince 2000\, the Kingston Farmers Market runs outdoors\, rain or shine\, every Saturday May 6-November 23rd in the County Courthouse parking lot\, 285 Wall Street with entrances on John St (between Crown & Wall) and Wall St (between Main and John). The indoor Winter Market runs every other Saturday\, December 3rd-April 22nd in the Old Dutch Church.  \nShare This Story!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/ucrra-at-kingston-farmers-market-2025/
LOCATION:Kingston Farmers Market\, 285 Wall St\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401
CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T160000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Earth Day in New Paltz
DESCRIPTION: New Paltz Climate Smart Task Force Presents Earth Day 2025\n Saturday\, April 26th\n11:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nReformed Church 92 Huguenot Street New Paltz\nJoin the fun with this FREE family-friendly event featuring children’s activities\, healthy food\, live music and a great way to learn about helping our planet. This year’s theme is Our Planet\, Our Power. Get the facts on composting\, home insulation\, electric vehicles\, community solar\, transition to zero waste living\, reducing plastic waste and more*! \nPrior to the Fair opening\, there will be a Guided Nature Walk from about 10AM to 11AM where you can learn about trees. \nMusic Line Up approximate Schedule: \n\n11AM Fair opens (Tree Hugger recorded music)\n11:10AM Spirit of Thunderheart\n11:30AM Interfaith Dedication\n12:05PM Betty and the Baby Boomers\n12:50PM Bloom\n1:40PM Spirit of Thunderheart\n2:25PM Rosendale Band\n3:15Pm Recorded Music and Announcements\n\nTour the UCAT’s Electric Bus and County Waste & Recycling’s “Touch a Truck” program. Check out the facebook page for the most up to date info! \nSponsored by the New Paltz Interfaith Earth Action\, Caring for Creation Committee\, & New Paltz Climate Action Coalition.\nAccessibility: This is an outdoor (rain or shine) event.  \nShare This Info!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/new-paltz-earth-day-2025/
LOCATION:Reformed Church of New Paltz\, 92 Huguenot Street\, New Paltz
CATEGORIES:Recycle,Reduce,Reuse
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T190000
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SUMMARY:Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics
DESCRIPTION:The Marbletown Environmental Commission (ECC) & Rosendale Environmental Commission (REC) have partnered to present a special Earth Week screening and Q&A with community leaders and experts. A portion of ticket sales will go towards screening another environmental film in the future. \nThe screening will include a post-film panel and Q&A discussion featuring: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJen Metzger\, Ulster County Executive\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarc Rider\, Executive Director Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency (UCRRA)\nMegan Wolff\, PhD.\, MPH\, Executive Director P-SNAP\, the Physician and Scientist Network Addressing Plastics and Health\n\nCost-saving solutions for addressing the challenges of toxic plastics will be offered by our local sponsors including: High Falls Food Co-op\, Second Nature Refillery\, and Climate Smart Tiffin Project. Visit their tables 6:30-7pm and following the Q&A. \nAbout the film: The ground-breaking feature documentary Plastic People investigates our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics on human health. Almost every bit of plastic ever made breaks down into “microplastics.” These microscopic particles drift in the air\, float in all bodies of water\, and mix into the soil\, becoming a permanent part of the environment. Now\, leading scientists are finding these particles in our bodies: organs\, blood\, brain tissue\, and even the placentas of new mothers. What is the impact of these invisible invaders on our health? And can anything be done about it? Acclaimed author and science journalist Ziya Tong takes a personal approach by visiting leading scientists around the world and undergoing experiments in her home\, on her food\, and her body while collaborating with award-winning director Ben Addelman in an urgent call to action for all of us to rethink our relationship with plastic. \nThis screening event is presented by White Pine Pictures in partnership with the Marbletown Environmental Conservation Commission and Rosendale Environmental Commission. \nPlastic People has been accompanied by a state-of-the-art impact campaign to empower viewers with knowledge and encourage positive change. As Ziya Tong remarks\, “The goal is to motivate people to action\, not to fear.” \nPlastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics is produced by award-winning WhitePine Pictures in association with TELUS independent; Written and Directed by BenAddelman and Co-Directed by Ziya Tong; Produced by Vanessa Dylyn and Stephen Paniccia; and Executive Produced by Peter Raymont\, Rick Smith and Steve Ord. The film is produced with the participation of The Canada Media Fund\, Telefilm Canada\, and Ontario Creates. \nFor more information contact Lisa Giannico\, Marbletown ECC\, at lisado212@gmail.com \nLearn More About This Event
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/plastic-people-april-25-2025/
LOCATION:Rosendale Theater\, 408 Main Street\, Rosendale\, NY\, 12472
CATEGORIES:Recycle,Reduce,Reuse
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T130000
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SUMMARY:Spring MRDC Informational Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Spring MRDC Informational Recycling Meetings\nThe Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency’s Recycling Outreach Team welcomes Town Transfer Station Operators from Ulster County to join us for an Informational Meeting for Municipal Recycling Drop-Off Centers. \nWe are offering two options to join: \nMonday\, March 24th 2025\n11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nRondout Municipal Center Room M1\, 1915 Lucas Ave Ext\, Cottekill\, NY 12419\n* This meeting will also feature guest speaker Westley Baxter\, Program Coordinator for Paint Care New York\, who will share a unique opportunity for local transfer stations to partner with Paint Care to offer paint recycling services at your MRDC. \nThursday\, March 27th 2025\n5:30 pm – 7:30 pm\nMarlboro Town Hall Court Room\, 21 Milton Tpke\, Milton\, NY 12547\n*Information about Paint Care NY will also be made available at this session. \nThese meetings are beneficial in understanding the Agency’s Recycling Outreach Team Services\, reviewing recycling data and presenting on best practices that we have seen from various MRDCs throughout the county\, and discussing future projects related to food waste and reuse. \nThis meeting will be closed to the general public. The Agency will provide each Town who sends an employee from their MRDC a voucher for one free pull charge. Town supervisors are also encouraged to attend. \nTo Register\, please complete the sign-up form linked below no later than 12PM on Thursday\, March 20th 2025.  \nRSVP for an MRDC meeting!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/mrdc-informational-meeting-2025/
LOCATION:Rondout Municipal Center Room M1\, 1915 Lucas Ave Ext\, Cottekill\, NY 12419\, Rondout Municipal Center Room M1\, 1915 Lucas Ave Ext\,\, High Falls\,\, NY\, 12419
CATEGORIES:Recycle,Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes
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