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SUMMARY:UCRRA at the Ulster County Fair
DESCRIPTION:UCRRA at the Ulster County Fair!\nTuesday August 4th – Sunday August 9th 2026\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\nJoin UCRRA at the Ulster County Fair! UCRRA will be hosting an outreach booth in “Climate Row” which is a vendor section of the Fair (underneath the big white tents) that features local environmental nonprofits and community groups. \nThe theme of our booth this year\, celebrating our 40th Anniversary\, will be “Build the Future Waste System” – a sustainability vision board to gather public input about the future of our waste system. Imagine Ulster County in 2066 and engage with our interactive map of the county and public program opportunities. \nWe’ll also have a Fortune Teller game that helps introduce people to all the existing places to recycle\, compost\, reuse\, or safely dispose of chemicals. \nOur booth will offer public voting on finalists of our sticker design contest. \nOur staff and volunteers will be available to answer recycling and composting questions\, stop on by and learn more about local waste and recycling! \nVisitors can complete any number of quick actions to receive a “stamp” on their “passport” Each stamp grants an instant prize and a chance to win one of our grand prizes\, an Earth Machine Compost Bin or a Systern Rain Barrel. This offer is valid for Ulster County residents only. \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-12/
LOCATION:Ulster County Fairgrounds\, 249 Libertyville Road\, New Paltz\, NY\, 12561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recycle,Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:UCRRA at the Ulster County Fair
DESCRIPTION:UCRRA at the Ulster County Fair!\nTuesday August 4th – Sunday August 9th 2026\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\nJoin UCRRA at the Ulster County Fair! UCRRA will be hosting an outreach booth in “Climate Row” which is a vendor section of the Fair (underneath the big white tents) that features local environmental nonprofits and community groups. \nThe theme of our booth this year\, celebrating our 40th Anniversary\, will be “Build the Future Waste System” – a sustainability vision board to gather public input about the future of our waste system. Imagine Ulster County in 2066 and engage with our interactive map of the county and public program opportunities. \nWe’ll also have a Fortune Teller game that helps introduce people to all the existing places to recycle\, compost\, reuse\, or safely dispose of chemicals. \nOur booth will offer public voting on finalists of our sticker design contest. \nOur staff and volunteers will be available to answer recycling and composting questions\, stop on by and learn more about local waste and recycling! \nVisitors can complete any number of quick actions to receive a “stamp” on their “passport” Each stamp grants an instant prize and a chance to win one of our grand prizes\, an Earth Machine Compost Bin or a Systern Rain Barrel. This offer is valid for Ulster County residents only. \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-11/
LOCATION:Ulster County Fairgrounds\, 249 Libertyville Road\, New Paltz\, NY\, 12561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recycle,Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:UCRRA at the Ulster County Fair
DESCRIPTION:UCRRA at the Ulster County Fair!\nTuesday August 4th – Sunday August 9th 2026\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\nJoin UCRRA at the Ulster County Fair! UCRRA will be hosting an outreach booth in “Climate Row” which is a vendor section of the Fair (underneath the big white tents) that features local environmental nonprofits and community groups. \nThe theme of our booth this year\, celebrating our 40th Anniversary\, will be “Build the Future Waste System” – a sustainability vision board to gather public input about the future of our waste system. Imagine Ulster County in 2066 and engage with our interactive map of the county and public program opportunities. \nWe’ll also have a Fortune Teller game that helps introduce people to all the existing places to recycle\, compost\, reuse\, or safely dispose of chemicals. \nOur booth will offer public voting on finalists of our sticker design contest. \nOur staff and volunteers will be available to answer recycling and composting questions\, stop on by and learn more about local waste and recycling! \nVisitors can complete any number of quick actions to receive a “stamp” on their “passport” Each stamp grants an instant prize and a chance to win one of our grand prizes\, an Earth Machine Compost Bin or a Systern Rain Barrel. This offer is valid for Ulster County residents only. \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-10/
LOCATION:Ulster County Fairgrounds\, 249 Libertyville Road\, New Paltz\, NY\, 12561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recycle,Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:UCRRA at the Ulster County Fair
DESCRIPTION:UCRRA at the Ulster County Fair!\nTuesday August 4th – Sunday August 9th 2026\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\nJoin UCRRA at the Ulster County Fair! UCRRA will be hosting an outreach booth in “Climate Row” which is a vendor section of the Fair (underneath the big white tents) that features local environmental nonprofits and community groups. \nThe theme of our booth this year\, celebrating our 40th Anniversary\, will be “Build the Future Waste System” – a sustainability vision board to gather public input about the future of our waste system. Imagine Ulster County in 2066 and engage with our interactive map of the county and public program opportunities. \nWe’ll also have a Fortune Teller game that helps introduce people to all the existing places to recycle\, compost\, reuse\, or safely dispose of chemicals. \nOur booth will offer public voting on finalists of our sticker design contest. \nOur staff and volunteers will be available to answer recycling and composting questions\, stop on by and learn more about local waste and recycling! \nVisitors can complete any number of quick actions to receive a “stamp” on their “passport” Each stamp grants an instant prize and a chance to win one of our grand prizes\, an Earth Machine Compost Bin or a Systern Rain Barrel. This offer is valid for Ulster County residents only. \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-9/
LOCATION:Ulster County Fairgrounds\, 249 Libertyville Road\, New Paltz\, NY\, 12561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recycle,Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:UCRRA at the Ulster County Fair
DESCRIPTION:UCRRA at the Ulster County Fair!\nTuesday August 4th – Sunday August 9th 2026\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\nJoin UCRRA at the Ulster County Fair! UCRRA will be hosting an outreach booth in “Climate Row” which is a vendor section of the Fair (underneath the big white tents) that features local environmental nonprofits and community groups. \nThe theme of our booth this year\, celebrating our 40th Anniversary\, will be “Build the Future Waste System” – a sustainability vision board to gather public input about the future of our waste system. Imagine Ulster County in 2066 and engage with our interactive map of the county and public program opportunities. \nWe’ll also have a Fortune Teller game that helps introduce people to all the existing places to recycle\, compost\, reuse\, or safely dispose of chemicals. \nOur booth will offer public voting on finalists of our sticker design contest. \nOur staff and volunteers will be available to answer recycling and composting questions\, stop on by and learn more about local waste and recycling! \nVisitors can complete any number of quick actions to receive a “stamp” on their “passport” Each stamp grants an instant prize and a chance to win one of our grand prizes\, an Earth Machine Compost Bin or a Systern Rain Barrel. This offer is valid for Ulster County residents only. \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-8/
LOCATION:Ulster County Fairgrounds\, 249 Libertyville Road\, New Paltz\, NY\, 12561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recycle,Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:UCRRA at the Ulster County Fair
DESCRIPTION:UCRRA at the Ulster County Fair!\nTuesday August 4th – Sunday August 9th 2026\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\nJoin UCRRA at the Ulster County Fair! UCRRA will be hosting an outreach booth in “Climate Row” which is a vendor section of the Fair (underneath the big white tents) that features local environmental nonprofits and community groups. \nThe theme of our booth this year\, celebrating our 40th Anniversary\, will be “Build the Future Waste System” – a sustainability vision board to gather public input about the future of our waste system. Imagine Ulster County in 2066 and engage with our interactive map of the county and public program opportunities. \nWe’ll also have a Fortune Teller game that helps introduce people to all the existing places to recycle\, compost\, reuse\, or safely dispose of chemicals. \nOur booth will offer public voting on finalists of our sticker design contest. \nOur staff and volunteers will be available to answer recycling and composting questions\, stop on by and learn more about local waste and recycling! \nVisitors can complete any number of quick actions to receive a “stamp” on their “passport” Each stamp grants an instant prize and a chance to win one of our grand prizes\, an Earth Machine Compost Bin or a Systern Rain Barrel. This offer is valid for Ulster County residents only. \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-7/
LOCATION:Ulster County Fairgrounds\, 249 Libertyville Road\, New Paltz\, NY\, 12561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recycle,Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:Composting For Kids (Town of Ulster Library)
DESCRIPTION:Composting For Kids!\nThursday\, July 30th\n3:30pm – 4:30 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/composting-for-kids-town-of-ulster-library/
LOCATION:Town of Ulster Library\, 860 Ulster Avenue\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost,Reduce,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:2026 Master Composter Master Recycler Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:2026 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* see alternate dates noted below*\nAbout this Course:\nThe Master Composter Master Recycler (MCR) training program is a 25 hour professional development course offered by the UCRRA’s Recycling Outreach Team. Participants complete all ten master classes and receive an official certificate upon course completion. This program is exclusively open to individuals who are interested in becoming an enrolled volunteer.  Eligibility: participants must be an Ulster County resident\, be 18+ years old (all ages welcome)\, and must be available to complete the annual service hour requirement (25 hours volunteering). \nIn addition to to reviewing the course description below\, interested persons should review the Volunteer Description found on our Volunteer webpage for full details about the role. Then\, complete a Volunteer Application and indicate they’d like to work towards this Certification program. Please note: participants must complete all classes in this series\, as well as a Special Project presentation\, to receive the certificate. \nApplication Deadline: Monday\, May 11th 2026\nCourse Details:\nSession 1: Monday 06/01/26\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 06/03/26\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 Source Separation & Recycling Law\nWhat are some the issues around plastic production and pollutions\n\nSession 3: Friday 06/05/26\nExploring the 7R’s to Rethinking Our Waste\nFacilitator: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability\nSpeakers: Kevin Treutlet\, UCRRA Reuse Coordinator. Lee Anne Albritton\, ReStore Manager at Ulster County Habitat for Humanity. Sydney Grosskopf\, Environmental Program Specialist 1 at NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (Division of Materials Management in the Bureau of Solid Waste). Please check back again for more details about guest speakers. \n\nExploring more of the “7 R’s” in our waste-reduction toolkit: refuse\, reduce\, reuse\, repair\, regift\, refill\, regulate!\nWhat are some low effort\, high impact ways of refusing and reducing waste in our lives?\nWhat opportunities exist to practice reusing and regifting?\nWhat opportunities exist to practice repair?\nWhat opportunities exist to practice refill?\nWhat laws exist in Ulster County and New York State that regulate/restrict plastic and waste?\n\nSession 4:  Monday 06/08/26\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 06/10/26\nIntro to Home Composting\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability \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 Session 6:  Friday 06/12/26\nAdvanced Composting Topics\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability\nSpeakers: Eva Barnett\, UCRRA Recycling Educator \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\nOPTIONAL TOUR: Saturday June 13th 2026 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM\nTour of Community Compost Co. / Hudson Soil Co. in Kerhonkson\n\nAbout the Facility: Community Compost Company is a women-owned business based in the Hudson Valley of NY and Northern New Jersey. It was founded by Eileen Banyra in 2013 to lead the change on food waste\, climate change\, and soil health through regional composting. Community Compost Company applies a systems approach to these issues and is advancing solutions through services and educational outreach by establishing soil hubs to work in conjunction with farm/food hubs\, reduce hauling distances\, provide local\, green jobs\, and create soil amendments that can be used in the communities they are produced. In 2016 they established Hudson Soil Co.\, their soil products division\, through which they sell finished compost in bags and bulk to garden centers\, home gardeners and landscaping companies.\n\nSession 7: Monday 06/15/26\nLeadership Seminar\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability \n\nStrategies for effective outreach and education\nStrengthening communication & Learning\nTeaching tips\nWorking with youth\nDiversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\n\nSession 8:  Wednesday 06/17/26\nUCRRA Policies You Need to Know!\nNOTE: THIS IS A VIRTUAL CLASS. NO IN-PERSON SESSION THIS DAY. \nFacilitator: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability\nSpeakers: Amy Lopiano\, UCRRA Chief Accounting Clerk \nPLEASE NOTE: No in-person session on Friday 06/19/26\nSession 9: Monday 06/22/26 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nTour the UCRRA Operations\nFacilitator: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability \n\nSolid waste tipping floor\nMaterials Recovery Facility\nOrganics Recovery Facility\n\nPLEASE NOTE: There will be additional\, optional tour(s) planned for Wednesday 06/24 and Friday 06/26 TBD. Otherwise\, no in-person classes on these days. Participants should use this time to work on their Special Projects. \nOPTIONAL TOUR: Wednesday 06/24/26 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM\nTour the County Waste/Sierra Processing Recycling Center in Albany\n\nAbout the Facility: Sierra Processing is the Capital Region’s only Material Recovery Facility (MRF)\, and receives\, separates\, and prepares recyclable materials for end-user manufacturers. The Sierra Facility opened in 2010\, is privately owned and operated\, and processes single stream recyclables. This facility serves an essential function in County Waste’s environmental waste management infrastructure in New York State. Participants will carpool to the tour and more information will be provided at the MCR Orientation Session.\n\nSession 10:  Friday 06/29/26\nSpecial Project Presentations by MCR Class of 2026 Participants\nFacilitator: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability \nTO SIGN UP\, SUBMIT A VOLUNTEER APPLICATION BY MAY 11th 2026Accessibility: These classes will be held indoors at the UCRRA Main Office\, except for the tours noted in the schedule. Additional detail about the tours will be provided to registered participants. 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/2026-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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SUMMARY:Intro to Bokashi Composting
DESCRIPTION:Intro To Bokashi Composting\nSaturday May 30th 2026\n10:30am-11:30am\nGardiner Library\n33 Farmer’s Turnpike\nGardiner\, New York\nBokashi is a fermentation method that uses beneficial microbes to break down all food scraps—including meat\, dairy\, and bones—in a sealed kitchen container. After a few weeks\, the resulting pre-compost finishes quickly in a backyard pile\, providing a more biologically diverse compost product. Learn the science behind this method of managing food scraps\, the tools you need for this system\, step by step instructions on the process and a recipe for making your own bokashi bran. \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 Gardiner Library strives to ensure its building is fully accessible in support of our mission to provide valuable resources and services to all residents in Gardiner. This commitment includes making every effort to improve accessibility and working to acquire the funding necessary to make key improvements. A wheelchair accessible ramp is available to enter the Library and all doors have automatic door openers\, Accessible parking is available to the side of the building. This program will take place on the main level\, no elevator or stairs required to access the meeting room. Masks and social distancing are not required at this time\, but they are encouraged.\n \nShare This Event! 
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/intro-bokashi-gardiner/
LOCATION:Gardiner Public Library\, 133 Farmer's Turnpike\, Gardiner\, NY\, 12525
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:Ask the Experts at the Kingston Earth Fair
DESCRIPTION:The City of Kingston will be hosting its 12th Annual Earth Fair on Saturday\, May 9 from 11am – 5pm at TR Gallo Park along the Rondout Creek. The City of Kingston Earth Fair will feature live music\, food trucks\, children’s activities\, a free swap market\, electronics recycling\, electric vehicle displays\, environmental and sustainability education\, sails\, boat rides\, and more. \nThe Earth Fair is organized by the City of Kingston\, in partnerhsip with Hudson River Sloop Clearwater\, and the Hudson River Maritime Museum with support from Catskill Mountainkeeper\, Wild Earth and The 8th Step. \nAs 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 : \nAlessandra Gonzalez\, Amber Rubarth\, Arm-of-the-Sea Theater\, David Werner Amram\, Elizabeth Mitchell and You Are My Flower\, Key of Q Choir\, Kofi & Sankofa Drum & Dance Ensemble\, Madeleine Peyroux\, Pablo Shine Latin Jazz Band\, The Restless Age \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-2026/
LOCATION:TR Gallo Park\, 30 Rondout Landing\,\, Kingston\,\, NY\, 12401
CATEGORIES:Recycle,Reduce,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000
DTSTAMP:20260324T154419Z
CREATED:20260324T154419Z
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SUMMARY:UCRRA at Kingston Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team\nSaturday\, May 2nd 2026\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 2nd 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-may-2026/
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:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T163719Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T163719Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Earth Day in New Paltz
DESCRIPTION: New Paltz Climate Smart Task Force Presents Earth Day 2026\n Saturday\, April 25th\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. Get the facts on composting\, home insulation\, electric vehicles\, community solar\, transition to zero waste living\, reducing plastic waste and more*! \nThe Recycling Outreach Team will be hosting “the Ulster County Tiffin Project” at our booth. Tiffins are are reusable stainless steel food containers that replace the wasteful\, single-use packaging (like food take-out containers) when dining on-the-go. Luckily\, “low-waste living” and the “Bring Your Own” movement has inspired many people to choose reuse when dining or shopping on-the-go. Fair-goers who stop by our booth can play a quick game to learn the facts and win a FREE tiffin while supplies last. To learn more about the Ulster County Tiffin project\, visit our webpage linked here.  \nDetails and schedule to be announced soon! 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!\n 
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/celebrate-earth-day-in-new-paltz-2026/
LOCATION:Reformed Church of New Paltz\, 92 Huguenot Street\, New Paltz
CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,Tiffin Project
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260327T181015Z
CREATED:20260327T181015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T181015Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Earth Day in Ellenville
DESCRIPTION:Family of Ellenville Presents Earth Day 2026\n Wednesday\, April 22nd\n3:30 pM – 5:00 PM\n221 Canal Street\, Ellenville\nJoin Family of Ellenville for a fun-filled afternoon as we come together to honor and care for our beautiful planet. \nEnjoy a special meet-and-greet with birds of prey from Ravensbeard Wildlife Center\, help us give back by cleaning up our community\, kids activities and take home some seeds to start your own green journey! \n\nShare This Info!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/celebrate-earth-day-in-ellenville/
LOCATION:FAMILY of Ellenville\, 221 Canal Street\, Ellenville\, NY
CATEGORIES:Recycle,Reduce
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260319T181433Z
CREATED:20260121T183752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T181433Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000
DTSTAMP:20260202T194424Z
CREATED:20260202T194424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T194424Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T140000
DTSTAMP:20260202T194942Z
CREATED:20260202T140439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T194942Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T193000
DTSTAMP:20260203T134053Z
CREATED:20260128T175237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T134053Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T150000
DTSTAMP:20260201T214016Z
CREATED:20260201T214016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T214016Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20251209T141906Z
CREATED:20251027T194328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T141906Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T173000
DTSTAMP:20250829T152050Z
CREATED:20250807T190415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T152050Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T180000
DTSTAMP:20251015T193442Z
CREATED:20250822T134715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T193442Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20251006T132812Z
CREATED:20251006T132812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T132812Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T150000
DTSTAMP:20250829T155243Z
CREATED:20250829T154824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T155243Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T130000
DTSTAMP:20250724T165441Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20250818T115538Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T200000
DTSTAMP:20250807T121348Z
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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:20250715T144744Z
CREATED:20250715T144744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T144744Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20250715T144639Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20250715T144851Z
CREATED:20250715T144851Z
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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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