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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 Composting - Ulster Library
DESCRIPTION:This class has been canceled\nIntro to Composting!\nSaturday\, May 30th 2026\n11 AM – 12:30 PM\nTown of Ulster Public Library\n860 Ulster Ave\nKingston\, NY\n\nWe’re Celebrating Compost Awareness Week!\n\nCompost Happens! You don’t have to be an expert to be successful at backyard composting; you just need to learn a few basic tips and tricks to get cooking. It’s science; but it’s not rocket science!\nJoin the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency’s Recycling Outreach Team for a community conversation about Home Composting Basics. This free workshop is designed for composters who are exploring the different options and methods. The class will introduce the benefits of home composting and the principles of how to do it correctly (balancing browns and greens\, avoiding animals\, maintenance tips and more). Then\, participants will learn the pros and cons when comparing different bins to find the perfect option no matter your situation. This class will also cover all the ways you can use finished compost to boost your garden’s soil health. It’s Compost Awareness Week! Let’s Feed the Soil that Feeds Us! \nClass size is limited and participants must pre-register. Register by clicking the button below!  \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. \n\nWe strive 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.\n\nAbout ICAW: International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is the compost industry’s largest\, most far-reaching education and awareness campaign\, celebrated worldwide each year during the first full week of May. The mission is simple but powerful: bring people together to share the benefits of composting organics and using compost to build healthier soil. From the fall poster contest to thousands of events and activities during the week\, ICAW inspires action at every level. Communities\, schools\, governments\, and businesses host celebrations highlighting all types of composting\, from small backyard efforts to large-scale commercial operations\, showing that everyone can play a part in creating a more sustainable future.  In 2024\, Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger declared the first week of May to be Compost Awareness Week! Visit NYSAR3’s New York Compost Awareness Week page for more information about local programs\, events\, and initiatives. \n2026 Theme: Compost! Feed the Soil that Feeds Us! Each year\, a new theme for ICAW is chosen. The 2026 theme is Feed the Soil that Feeds Us! Soil is the foundation of life. It grows the food we eat\, filters the water we drink\, and sustains the biodiversity that keeps our ecosystems in balance. Yet soil is also one of our most threatened resources\, with erosion\, top soil & nutrient depletion\, and contamination endangering its health worldwide. This theme highlights the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) as the anchor. This year’s theme ties directly to UN SDG 15: Life on Land\, reinforcing that protecting and restoring soil is a global priority and one of the most impactful ways we can care for the planet. When we apply high quality compost\, we are investing in the health of our soil\, ensuring it continues to provide the food\, clean water\, and resilience that all life depends on. \nThis year’s winner of the ICAW 2026 Poster Contest is Endurance Oye of Mowe\, Ogun State\, Nigeria. “Inspired by what he calls the “quiet intelligence of nature\,” Endurance’s work reflects how the earth transforms what we discard into nourishment and new life. Growing up close to the land\, he observed firsthand how fallen leaves\, food scraps\, and organic matter return to the soil and fuel renewal. His winning poster visually tells this story through layered soil scenes that reveal decomposition\, microbial activity\, nutrient formation\, and plants reaching toward the light—illustrating composting as a living\, breathing cycle of resilience and transformation.” \nShare This Story!  \n 
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/intro-to-composting-ulster-library/
LOCATION:Town of Ulster Library\, 860 Ulster Avenue\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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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:May 28\, 2026\, Regular Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A Regular Board Meeting is scheduled for Thursday\, May 28\, 2026\, at 6:00 PM.  This meeting will be held at the Main Office or can be livestreamed on YouTube @ucrra5008. \nBelow are the documents relative to this meeting: \n\nAgenda\nDraft Minutes from April 23\, 2026 RBM\nRecycling Program Update\nMSW Tonnage Report\nRecycling Tonnage Report\nMRF Cost Center Analysis\nRecycling Markets Graph\nTreasurer’s Report\nRecycling Compliance Officer Report\nRes. #2675 Re: Approving Amendments to UCRRA’s Composting Sale Policy\nRes. #2676 Re: Affirming Appointment of Zero Waste Community Member
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/may-28-2026-regular-board-meeting-2/
LOCATION:UCRRA\, 999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T190000
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SUMMARY:May 21\, 2026\, Zero Waste Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A Zero Waste Committee Meeting is scheduled for Thursday\, May 21\, 2026\, at 5:00 PM.  This meeting will be held at the Main Office or can be livestreamed on YouTube @ucrra5008. \nBelow are the documents associated with this meeting: \n\nAgenda\nDraft Minutes of March 26\, 2026 ZWCM
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/may-21-2026-zero-waste-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:UCRRA\, 999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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SUMMARY:FREE Paint-Only Recycling Event
DESCRIPTION:FREE Paint Recycling Event (PAINT ONLY)\nSaturday May 16th 2026\n9:00 AM – 1:00 PM\nKingston Plaza\n151 Plaza Road\, Kingston\, NY\n\nPlease note this event is not affiliated with Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency. We are glad to help promote this event for the convenience of all our residents. If you have other types of chemicals\, please sign up for one our Household Hazardous Waste Collection events.×Join The City of Kingston\, Climate Smart Kingston and GreenSheen Paint for an eco-friendly event where you can safely dispose of your leftover paint for free! This event that is open to any New York State resident – participants do not have to reside in the City of Kingston. \nThis event is strictly a PAINT-ONLY collection. No other types of chemicals can be accepted. See the full accepted/unaccepted items list in the flyer below. Don’t miss this opportunity to declutter your space and contribute to a greener environment! \nRegister today. Spread the word and invite your friends and neighbors to join in. Together\, let’s make a positive impact on our community and the planet. Don’t forget to register and mark your calendars for this exciting event. \n*Original 5-gallon or smaller containers. Unlimited amounts. No need to dry out your paint.  \nFor all events\, we ask that attendees stay in their cars. Event staff will direct you to drop-off lanes where they will unload everything for you. This ensures a safe and efficient process. \nFor questions\, please email events@greensheenpaint.com \nSign Up Here \nShare This Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/free-paint-recycling-hosted-by-climate-smart-kingston-2026/
LOCATION:Kingston Plaza\, 151 Plaza Road\,\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401
CATEGORIES:Household Hazardous Waste
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SUMMARY:Intro to Composting - Rosendale Library
DESCRIPTION:Intro to Composting!\nMonday\, May 11th 2026\n5PM – 6:30PM\nRosendale Library\n264 Main St.\nRosendale\, NY\n\nWe’re Celebrating Compost Awareness Week (ICAW)!\n\nCompost Happens! You don’t have to be an expert to be successful at backyard composting; you just need to learn a few basic tips and tricks to get cooking. It’s science; but it’s not rocket science!\n\nJoin the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency’s Recycling Outreach Team for a community conversation about Home Composting Basics. This free workshop is designed for composters who are exploring the different options and methods. The class will introduce the benefits of home composting and the principles of how to do it correctly (balancing browns and greens\, avoiding animals\, maintenance tips and more). Then\, participants will learn the pros and cons when comparing different bins to find the perfect option no matter your situation. This class will also cover all the ways you can use finished compost to boost your garden’s soil health. It’s Compost Awareness Week! Let’s Feed the Soil that Feeds Us! This class will be hosted by Master Composter-Master Recycler Elisa Zazzera  from the UCRRA’s Recycling Outreach Team. \n\n\n\nClass size is limited and participants must pre-register. Register by clicking the button below! \nSign Up HEREAccessibility: The Rosendale Library is ADA compliant. \n\nWe strive 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.\n\n\n\n\nAbout ICAW: International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is the compost industry’s largest\, most far-reaching education and awareness campaign\, celebrated worldwide each year during the first full week of May. The mission is simple but powerful: bring people together to share the benefits of composting organics and using compost to build healthier soil. From the fall poster contest to thousands of events and activities during the week\, ICAW inspires action at every level. Communities\, schools\, governments\, and businesses host celebrations highlighting all types of composting\, from small backyard efforts to large-scale commercial operations\, showing that everyone can play a part in creating a more sustainable future.  In 2024\, Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger declared the first week of May to be Compost Awareness Week! Visit NYSAR3’s New York Compost Awareness Week page for more information about local programs\, events\, and initiatives. \n2026 Theme: Compost! Feed the Soil that Feeds Us! Each year\, a new theme for ICAW is chosen. The 2026 theme is Feed the Soil that Feeds Us! Soil is the foundation of life. It grows the food we eat\, filters the water we drink\, and sustains the biodiversity that keeps our ecosystems in balance. Yet soil is also one of our most threatened resources\, with erosion\, top soil & nutrient depletion\, and contamination endangering its health worldwide. This theme highlights the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) as the anchor. This year’s theme ties directly to UN SDG 15: Life on Land\, reinforcing that protecting and restoring soil is a global priority and one of the most impactful ways we can care for the planet. When we apply high quality compost\, we are investing in the health of our soil\, ensuring it continues to provide the food\, clean water\, and resilience that all life depends on. \nThis year’s winner of the ICAW 2026 Poster Contest is Endurance Oye of Mowe\, Ogun State\, Nigeria. “Inspired by what he calls the “quiet intelligence of nature\,” Endurance’s work reflects how the earth transforms what we discard into nourishment and new life. Growing up close to the land\, he observed firsthand how fallen leaves\, food scraps\, and organic matter return to the soil and fuel renewal. His winning poster visually tells this story through layered soil scenes that reveal decomposition\, microbial activity\, nutrient formation\, and plants reaching toward the light—illustrating composting as a living\, breathing cycle of resilience and transformation.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare This Story!  \n 
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/intro-to-composting-rosendale-library/
LOCATION:Rosendale Library\, 264 Main Street\, Rosendale\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Seminar,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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SUMMARY:Spring Compost Bin Sale
DESCRIPTION:2026 Spring Compost Bin & Rain Barrel Sale\nBin Distribution Day: Saturday May 9th 2026 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM\nUCRRA Main Office\, 999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston NY\nCelebrating Compost Awareness Week Don't Wait! Pre-order now! 000Weeks0000Days00Hrs00Min00Sec UCRRA has partnered with Brand Builders LLC. to offer our Spring 2026 Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale. The sale features various options (tumblers\, vermicompost bins\, enclosed bins\, Green Cone\, and more). This program is a pre-order sale; place your order through the online store anytime before Friday May 8th (pre-order deadline). Customers must pick up their order items ONE DAY ONLY at our special event – Saturday May 9th from 9am-1pm at our Main Office in Kingston. We’re celebrating Compost Awareness Week! Let us help you start composting with confidence! \nCLICK HERE TO SHOP NOW! Disclaimer: UCRRA does not make any warranty or representation\, expressed or implied\, regarding the compost bins or other equipment offered for sale by BrandBuilders\, LLC. Purchasers must direct any questions\, claims or disputes regarding their purchase to BrandBuilders LLC. \nPick-up instructions: Be sure to make room in your vehicle before picking up your order. Our online store has a helpful video that demonstrates how to load your vehicle. Pickup your preorder **ONE DAY ONLY** – Saturday May 9th from 9:00AM to 1:00 PM at the UCRRA Main Office. Enter through the Electronics Recycling lane\, and follow cones to the designated car-loading zone (parking spaces) alongside the Main Office. Please wait patiently for an Agency representative to check you in and confirm your order details. \nAccessibility: This is an outdoor event with curbside service in our parking lot.  Participants are encouraged to stay in their vehicle through the entire pick up process\, and our staff will check you in and help load your vehicle with your order items. We strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. \nWe’re Celebrating Compost Awareness Week! \nAbout ICAW: International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is the compost industry’s largest\, most far-reaching education and awareness campaign\, celebrated worldwide each year during the first full week of May. The mission is simple but powerful: bring people together to share the benefits of composting organics and using compost to build healthier soil. From the fall poster contest to thousands of events and activities during the week\, ICAW inspires action at every level. Communities\, schools\, governments\, and businesses host celebrations highlighting all types of composting\, from small backyard efforts to large-scale commercial operations\, showing that everyone can play a part in creating a more sustainable future.  In 2024\, Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger declared the first week of May to be Compost Awareness Week! Visit NYSAR3’s New York Compost Awareness Week page for more information about local programs\, events\, and initiatives. \n2026 Theme: Compost! Feed the Soil that Feeds Us! Each year\, a new theme for ICAW is chosen. The 2026 theme is Feed the Soil that Feeds Us! Soil is the foundation of life. It grows the food we eat\, filters the water we drink\, and sustains the biodiversity that keeps our ecosystems in balance. Yet soil is also one of our most threatened resources\, with erosion\, top soil & nutrient depletion\, and contamination endangering its health worldwide. This theme highlights the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) as the anchor. This year’s theme ties directly to UN SDG 15: Life on Land\, reinforcing that protecting and restoring soil is a global priority and one of the most impactful ways we can care for the planet. When we apply high quality compost\, we are investing in the health of our soil\, ensuring it continues to provide the food\, clean water\, and resilience that all life depends on. \nThis year’s winner of the ICAW 2026 Poster Contest is Endurance Oye of Mowe\, Ogun State\, Nigeria. “Inspired by what he calls the “quiet intelligence of nature\,” Endurance’s work reflects how the earth transforms what we discard into nourishment and new life. Growing up close to the land\, he observed firsthand how fallen leaves\, food scraps\, and organic matter return to the soil and fuel renewal. His winning poster visually tells this story through layered soil scenes that reveal decomposition\, microbial activity\, nutrient formation\, and plants reaching toward the light—illustrating composting as a living\, breathing cycle of resilience and transformation.” \nDisclaimer: UCRRA does not make any warranty or representation\, expressed or implied\, regarding the compost bins or other equipment offered for sale by BrandBuilders\, LLC. Purchasers must direct any questions\, claims or disputes regarding their purchase to BrandBuilders LLC. \nShare This Story!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/spring-compost-bin-sale-2026/
LOCATION:UCRRA\, 999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Composting,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:Intro to Composting - Marlboro Free Library
DESCRIPTION:Intro to Composting!\nThursday\, May 7th 2026\n6PM – 7:30PM\nMarlborough Community Center\n1520 Route 9W\nMarlboro\, NY\n\nWe’re Celebrating Compost Awareness Week (ICAW)!\nCompost Happens! You don’t have to be an expert to be successful at backyard composting; you just need to learn a few basic tips and tricks to get cooking. It’s science; but it’s not rocket science!\n\n\nJoin the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency’s Recycling Outreach Team for a community conversation about Home Composting Basics. This free workshop is designed for composters who are exploring the different options and methods. The class will introduce the benefits of home composting and the principles of how to do it correctly (balancing browns and greens\, avoiding animals\, maintenance tips and more). Then\, participants will learn the pros and cons when comparing different bins to find the perfect option no matter your situation. This class will also cover all the ways you can use finished compost to boost your garden’s soil health. It’s Compost Awareness Week! Let’s Feed the Soil that Feeds Us! This class will be hosted by Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability with the UCRRA’s Recycling Outreach Team.\n\nClass size is limited and participants must pre-register. Register by clicking the button below! \nSign Up HEREAccessibility: The Marlborough Community Center is ADA accessible. \nWe strive 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.\n\n\n\n\nAbout ICAW: International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is the compost industry’s largest\, most far-reaching education and awareness campaign\, celebrated worldwide each year during the first full week of May. The mission is simple but powerful: bring people together to share the benefits of composting organics and using compost to build healthier soil. From the fall poster contest to thousands of events and activities during the week\, ICAW inspires action at every level. Communities\, schools\, governments\, and businesses host celebrations highlighting all types of composting\, from small backyard efforts to large-scale commercial operations\, showing that everyone can play a part in creating a more sustainable future.  In 2024\, Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger declared the first week of May to be Compost Awareness Week! Visit NYSAR3’s New York Compost Awareness Week page for more information about local programs\, events\, and initiatives. \n2026 Theme: Compost! Feed the Soil that Feeds Us! Each year\, a new theme for ICAW is chosen. The 2026 theme is Feed the Soil that Feeds Us! Soil is the foundation of life. It grows the food we eat\, filters the water we drink\, and sustains the biodiversity that keeps our ecosystems in balance. Yet soil is also one of our most threatened resources\, with erosion\, top soil & nutrient depletion\, and contamination endangering its health worldwide. This theme highlights the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) as the anchor. This year’s theme ties directly to UN SDG 15: Life on Land\, reinforcing that protecting and restoring soil is a global priority and one of the most impactful ways we can care for the planet. When we apply high quality compost\, we are investing in the health of our soil\, ensuring it continues to provide the food\, clean water\, and resilience that all life depends on. \nThis year’s winner of the ICAW 2026 Poster Contest is Endurance Oye of Mowe\, Ogun State\, Nigeria. “Inspired by what he calls the “quiet intelligence of nature\,” Endurance’s work reflects how the earth transforms what we discard into nourishment and new life. Growing up close to the land\, he observed firsthand how fallen leaves\, food scraps\, and organic matter return to the soil and fuel renewal. His winning poster visually tells this story through layered soil scenes that reveal decomposition\, microbial activity\, nutrient formation\, and plants reaching toward the light—illustrating composting as a living\, breathing cycle of resilience and transformation.” \n\nShare This Story!  \n 
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/intro-to-composting-marlboro-free-library/
LOCATION:Marlborough Community Center\, 1520 Route 9W\, Marlborough\, New York\, 12542
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T183000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Composting - Kingston Library
DESCRIPTION:Intro to Composting!\nTuesday\, May 5th 2026\n6:30PM – 8PM\nKingston Library\n61 Crown Street\nKingston\, NY\n\nWe’re Celebrating Compost Awareness Week (ICAW)!\n\nCompost Happens! You don’t have to be an expert to be successful at backyard composting; you just need to learn a few basic tips and tricks to get cooking. It’s science; but it’s not rocket science!\n\nJoin the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency’s Recycling Outreach Team for a community conversation about Home Composting Basics. This free workshop is designed for composters who are exploring the different options and methods. The class will introduce the benefits of home composting and the principles of how to do it correctly (balancing browns and greens\, avoiding animals\, maintenance tips and more). Then\, participants will learn the pros and cons when comparing different bins to find the perfect option no matter your situation. This class will also cover all the ways you can use finished compost to boost your garden’s soil health. It’s Compost Awareness Week! Let’s Feed the Soil that Feeds Us! his class will be hosted by Eva Barnett\, Recycling Educator with the UCRRA’s Recycling Outreach Team. \n\n\n\nClass size is limited and participants must pre-register. Register by clicking the button below! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up HEREAccessibility: The Kingston Library strives to ensure its website and buildings are fully accessible in support of our mission to provide valuable resources and services to all library users. If you have questions\, comments\, or encounter any difficulty in using our site\, please contact director@kingstonlbrary.org or call us at 845.339.4260 x14.While the Library is renovating its Franklin Street location (2023-2026)\, it will be temporarily located in a space that may not meet the standards outlined below. The renovation includes design elements for greater accessibility. \n\nWe strive 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.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout ICAW: International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is the compost industry’s largest\, most far-reaching education and awareness campaign\, celebrated worldwide each year during the first full week of May. The mission is simple but powerful: bring people together to share the benefits of composting organics and using compost to build healthier soil. From the fall poster contest to thousands of events and activities during the week\, ICAW inspires action at every level. Communities\, schools\, governments\, and businesses host celebrations highlighting all types of composting\, from small backyard efforts to large-scale commercial operations\, showing that everyone can play a part in creating a more sustainable future.  In 2024\, Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger declared the first week of May to be Compost Awareness Week! Visit NYSAR3’s New York Compost Awareness Week page for more information about local programs\, events\, and initiatives. \n2026 Theme: Compost! Feed the Soil that Feeds Us! Each year\, a new theme for ICAW is chosen. The 2026 theme is Feed the Soil that Feeds Us! Soil is the foundation of life. It grows the food we eat\, filters the water we drink\, and sustains the biodiversity that keeps our ecosystems in balance. Yet soil is also one of our most threatened resources\, with erosion\, top soil & nutrient depletion\, and contamination endangering its health worldwide. This theme highlights the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) as the anchor. This year’s theme ties directly to UN SDG 15: Life on Land\, reinforcing that protecting and restoring soil is a global priority and one of the most impactful ways we can care for the planet. When we apply high quality compost\, we are investing in the health of our soil\, ensuring it continues to provide the food\, clean water\, and resilience that all life depends on. \nThis year’s winner of the ICAW 2026 Poster Contest is Endurance Oye of Mowe\, Ogun State\, Nigeria. “Inspired by what he calls the “quiet intelligence of nature\,” Endurance’s work reflects how the earth transforms what we discard into nourishment and new life. Growing up close to the land\, he observed firsthand how fallen leaves\, food scraps\, and organic matter return to the soil and fuel renewal. His winning poster visually tells this story through layered soil scenes that reveal decomposition\, microbial activity\, nutrient formation\, and plants reaching toward the light—illustrating composting as a living\, breathing cycle of resilience and transformation.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare This Story!  \n 
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/intro-to-composting-kingston-library/
LOCATION:Kingston Library\, Temp. Location 61 Crown St\, Kingston\, NY
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T170000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Composting - Hurley Library
DESCRIPTION:Intro to Composting!\nMonday\, May 4th 2026\n5 PM – 6:30 PM\nHurley Library\n48 Main Street\nHurley\, NY\nCompost Happens! You don’t have to be an expert to be successful at backyard composting; you just need to learn a few basic tips and tricks to get cooking. It’s science; but it’s not rocket science! Join the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency’s Recycling Outreach Team for a community conversation about Home Composting Basics. This free workshop is designed for composters who are exploring the different options and methods. The class will introduce the benefits of home composting and the principles of how to do it correctly (balancing browns and greens\, avoiding animals\, maintenance tips and more). Then\, participants will learn the pros and cons when comparing different bins to find the perfect option no matter your situation. This class will also cover all the ways you can use finished compost to boost your garden’s soil health. It’s Compost Awareness Week! Let’s Feed the Soil that Feeds Us! This class will be hosted by Master Composter-Master Recycler Elisa Zazzera from the UCRRA’s Recycling Outreach Team.\n\nClass size is limited and participants must pre-register. Register by clicking the button below! \nSign Up HEREAccessibility: 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 handicap 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. \nWe strive 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.\nWe’re Celebrating Compost Awareness Week!\n\nAbout ICAW: International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is the compost industry’s largest\, most far-reaching education and awareness campaign\, celebrated worldwide each year during the first full week of May. The mission is simple but powerful: bring people together to share the benefits of composting organics and using compost to build healthier soil. From the fall poster contest to thousands of events and activities during the week\, ICAW inspires action at every level. Communities\, schools\, governments\, and businesses host celebrations highlighting all types of composting\, from small backyard efforts to large-scale commercial operations\, showing that everyone can play a part in creating a more sustainable future.  In 2024\, Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger declared the first week of May to be Compost Awareness Week! Visit NYSAR3’s New York Compost Awareness Week page for more information about local programs\, events\, and initiatives. \n2026 Theme: Compost! Feed the Soil that Feeds Us! Each year\, a new theme for ICAW is chosen. The 2026 theme is Feed the Soil that Feeds Us! Soil is the foundation of life. It grows the food we eat\, filters the water we drink\, and sustains the biodiversity that keeps our ecosystems in balance. Yet soil is also one of our most threatened resources\, with erosion\, top soil & nutrient depletion\, and contamination endangering its health worldwide. This theme highlights the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) as the anchor. This year’s theme ties directly to UN SDG 15: Life on Land\, reinforcing that protecting and restoring soil is a global priority and one of the most impactful ways we can care for the planet. When we apply high quality compost\, we are investing in the health of our soil\, ensuring it continues to provide the food\, clean water\, and resilience that all life depends on. \nThis year’s winner of the ICAW 2026 Poster Contest is Endurance Oye of Mowe\, Ogun State\, Nigeria. “Inspired by what he calls the “quiet intelligence of nature\,” Endurance’s work reflects how the earth transforms what we discard into nourishment and new life. Growing up close to the land\, he observed firsthand how fallen leaves\, food scraps\, and organic matter return to the soil and fuel renewal. His winning poster visually tells this story through layered soil scenes that reveal decomposition\, microbial activity\, nutrient formation\, and plants reaching toward the light—illustrating composting as a living\, breathing cycle of resilience and transformation.” \n\nShare This Story!  \n 
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/intro-to-composting-hurley-library/
LOCATION:Hurley Library\, 48 Main St\,\, Hurley\, NY\, 12443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000
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SUMMARY:Home Composting Demonstration Day!
DESCRIPTION:Home Composting Demonstration Day!\nSaturday\, May 2nd 2026\n2:30 PM – 4:00 PM\nUCRRA Main Office\n999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston NY\nJoin UCRRA’s Recycling Outreach Team in the  outdoor home composting demonstration garden! This program is a hybrid instructional class with a guided tour component\, taking participants through each step of the composting process with hands-on demonstrations. The guided tour will highlight the various home composting methods and bin options\, comparing the pros/cons of compost tumblers\, enclosed bins\, three bin systems\, vermicomposting\, and more! Our educators will help participants learn about all the composting options so they can find their best option! \nClass size is limited and participants must pre-register. Register by clicking the button below and we will see you in the garden!  \nSign Up HEREAccessibility: This is an outdoor event. Accessible parking is available and the garden is a short walk (approximately 75 feet) from the parking area. The garden terrain is gravel rock and there are picnic benches available for seating. Accessible bathrooms are available indoors (Main Office\, first floor). Social distancing and use of face masks are encouraged but not required. \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 Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability\, at APEO@UCRRA.ORG  or 845-336-0600. \nShare This Story!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/home-composting-demonstration-day-26/
LOCATION:UCRRA\, 999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000
DTSTAMP:20260614T074201
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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:20260614T074201
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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:20260425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260614T074201
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SUMMARY:Sat. April 25th 2026 HHW Event in NEW PALTZ
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. PLEASE CHECK BACK IN MAY TO REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT EVENT ON JUNE 28TH.×All attendees are responsible for understanding the program rules and the list of accepted and unauthorized waste. Review this information and compare with your items very carefully. Contact the Agency with any questionable items\, specific questions\, or if you have unknown or unlabeled waste. We reserve the right to turn away persons who do not comply with the program rules.  \nClick on each statement below for more detail on the program rule. \nUlster County residents only\nParticipants must be a legal resident of Ulster County. No exceptions. \nCommercial waste will NOT be accepted\nAccepted wastes must be generated in the registered participant’s home\, and not affiliated with any commercial business\, nonprofit\, or institution. All participants e-sign a Declaration of Residency and Non-Commercial Waste statement at the time they make their appointment. \nAppointments are REQUIRED\nA Registration Period (for each event) will open 4-6 weeks before the collection day. Appointments are required to accommodate the high number of participants. In 2026\, the Agency began using Eventbrite to coordinate appointments (also referred to as “Tickets” in Eventbrite). Participants can request their appointment time from the available list of options\, until all time slots in the schedule are filled. Once the schedule is full\, Eventbrite will maintain a waiting list which will notify you if a timeslot becomes available because of  an appointment cancellation. Therefore\, if you cannot keep your appointment\, please share a courtesy of cancelling your appointment as soon as possible so that we may offer the time slot to another individual. To cancel your appointment\, simply follow the link in the email you received from Eventbrite. Should you need assistance\, contact the Agency at 845-336-0600. \nA quantity limit will be strictly enforced\nEach household may bring up to 220 lbs. or a 25 gallon equivalent of the accepted items. No containers larger than 5 gallons will be accepted. Fluorescent bulb limit: 24 bulbs per household. The Agency reserves the right to judge the amount of waste. \nKeep items in original\, labeled containter\nChemicals must be in their original\, sealed\, labeled container. If a product is not in its original container\, or is an unknown waste or unlabeled substance\, contact UCRRA immediately (2-3 weeks before the event) for further instructions. Contact Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability at APEO@UCRRA.ORG or call 845-336-0600 \nPut all items in the trunk of your car\nPut all items (in their original\, sealed\, labeled container) in the trunk or rear of your vehicle inside of a large cardboard box or tote bin. Use any container that you don’t mind parting with. Containers will NOT be returned. This will allow us to unload your vehicle quickly\, and it minimizes harm to you and other passengers in your vehicle. We ask that you please package any paint products separately from other chemicals (such as in a separate box in the trunk of your vehicle).  Paints will be further sorted at the event. Please note: containers\, boxes\, crates\, gas cans etc. will not be returned. \nContainers will NOT be returned\nBoxes\, gas cans\, and other containers will not be returned. No exceptions. \nStay in your vehicle at all times\nThe designated hazardous waste unloading area is a restricted area. Authorized personnel will unload your vehicle for you and you must stay in your car at all times. \nContact us if you need to CANCEL\nPlease share the courtesy of calling us to cancel your appointment as soon as possible and no later than the Friday before the event. Only a limited number of appointment slots are available and this program is in high demand. Cancelling your appointment allows us to accommodate another household on the waiting list. To cancel your appointment\, simply follow the link in the email you received from Eventbrite. Should you need assistance\, contact the Agency at 845-336-0600. \n\nAll attendees are responsible for understanding the program rules and the list of accepted and unauthorized waste. Review this information and compare with your items very carefully. Contact the Agency with any questionable items\, specific questions\, or if you have unknown or unlabeled waste. We reserve the right to turn away persons who do not comply with the program rules. \nClick on the category below for more detail on the program rule. \n\nAccepted Items\n \n\nAerosols (spray cans)\nAdhesives\, glues\, etc.\nAutomotive cleaners & fluids (antifreeze\, brake/transmission fluid\, oil filters\, etc.) – NO MOTOR OIL\nBacktop and asphalt tar – accepted only in liquid form – from residential uses – up to five gallon bucket size\nBug spray\, insecticides\, rat poisons\, mothballs\, etc.\nFire extinguishers\nFluorescent light bulbs (CFL’s\, UV\, tubes\, spirals\, etc.)\nHousehold cleaners (oven\, toilet\, drain\, carpet\, window\, bleach\, disinfectant\, all-purpose\, etc.)\nLawn & garden chemicals (pesticides\, fertilizers\, etc.)\nMercury\, thermostats\, thermometers\nMineral spirits\, turpentine\, etc.\nPaint products: lead\, oil-based\, and latex\nPropane tanks – small camp size up to standard BBQ grill size\nPhotography chemicals\nPool chemicals\nRoofing tar – accepted only in liquid form – – from residential uses – up to five gallon bucket size\nStains\, varnishes\, etc.\nSealants\, caulk\, adhesives\, etc.\nWaste fuels: all types such as kerosene\, gasoline\, propane\, etc.\nWood cleaners & stains (polishes\, waxes\, varnishes\, sealants\, etc.)\n\nIf you have an item that is not listed here\, please contact UCRRA at 845-336-3336 with any questions. \nUnauthorized Waste\n\nThese items are NOT ACCEPTED.\n\nNO non-hazardous waste\nNO Motor Oil\nNO Batteries (except automotive batteries)\nNO Explosives\, ammunition\, gun powder\, or fireworks\nNO Asbestos\nNO Radioactive materials\nNO Large drums or waste in containers larger than 5 gallons\nNO Smoke detectors\nNO Empty containers\nNO Electronic items (computers\, televisions\, etc.)\nNO Freon Appliances (air conditioners\, refrigerators\, etc.)\nNO Medical waste – (SHARPS\, home-use medical needles) or other etiological\, pathological waste\nNO Beauty products (make-up\, lotion\, nail polish\, etc.)\nNO Pharmaceuticals – Find a drop-off location near you\nNO Waste from businesses\, schools\, farms\, etc. These facilities must contact a Hazardous Waste/Environmental Services Company.\n\nPlease contact UCRRA at 845-336-3336 with any questions. \nREGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED!×\nDid you know? You don’t have to wait for an HHW event to safely dispose of unwanted paint – thanks to Paint Care NY!\nPaint disposal is more convenient than ever before\, thanks to the New York State Paint Stewardship Law (enacted December 16th 2019\, effective May 1st 2022). While all paint is accepted at UCRRA’s HHW events\, free paint recycling is available at participating drop off locations. We encourage residents to utilize these sites for easy\, free paint disposal.  Please note: DO NOT dry the paint; it must be liquid paint.  \nRestrictions: Sites vary on accepted limit 5-10 gallons per visit.\nHours: Paint is accepted during regular business hours; Call ahead for hours and additional info.\nNote: These sites accept latex and oil-based house paint\, stains and varnish in containers up to 5 gallons in size. These sites do not accept aerosols (spray paint or other spray products)\, containers without original labels\, or containers that are leaking or empty. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUlster County participating Paint Care drop off sites\nSherwin-Williams\n568 Albany Ave Kingston\, NY 12401\n(845) 339-6994 \nHerzogs True Value Home Center\n151 Plaza Rd Kingston\, NY 12401\n(845) 338-6300 \nSaugerties Lumber True Value\n223 Ulster Ave Saugerties\, NY 12477\n(845) 246-4915 \nHabitat for Humanity Restore\n406 NY-28\, Kingston\, NY 12401\n(845) 853-7499 \nSlutsky Lumber\n1 Pine St\, Ellenville\, NY\, 12420\n(845) 647-4141 \nAce Hardware of Ellenville\n140 S Main St\, Ellenville\, NY\, 12428\n(845) 647-7850 \nBeck’s Home and Hardware – New Paltz\n4 Cherry Hill Rd\, New Paltz\, NY\, 12561\n(845) 255-8481 \nTo browse all other nearby locations\, visit the Paint Care NY website and type in your zipcode!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/april-25th-2026-hhw-event/
LOCATION:New Paltz Transfer Station\, 1 Clearwater Road\, New Paltz\, NY\, 12561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Household Hazardous Waste
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T193000
DTSTAMP:20260614T074201
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SUMMARY:April 23\, 2026\, Regular Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A Regular Board Meeting is scheduled for Thursday\, April 23\, 2026\, at 6:00 PM.  This meeting will be held at the Main Office or can be livestreamed on YouTube @ucrra5008. \nBelow are the documents relative to this meeting: \n\nAgenda\nDraft Minutes of March 26th RBM\nMRDC Presentation on behalf of Kevin Treutler\, Reuse Coordinator\nRecycling Program Update\nMSW Tonnage Report for February\nMSW Tonnage Report for March\nRecycling Tonnage Report\nMRF Cost Center Analysis\nRecycling Market Graph\nTreasurer’s Report\nRecycling Compliance Officer Update\nResolution #2674 Re: Authorizing Agency to Adopt the “Circular Economy Strategic Plan for Ulster County” Prepared in Collaboration with Sustainable Hudson Valley and Circularly 
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/april-23-2026-regular-board-meeting/
LOCATION:UCRRA\, 999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T074201
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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:20260418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260614T074201
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SUMMARY:FREE Tree & Shrub Give-A-Way at UCRRA
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, April 18th\, residents who drop off electronics for recycling and/or residents that pick up an order of bagged compost will receive a free tree sapling/shrub as our gift to you to celebrate Earth Day! \nPlease note: tree saplings/shrubs will be distributed while supplies last\, with limited inventory available\, and several different options to choose from! \nThis program is made possible by the Ulster County Soil & Water Conservation District. \nWhile we cannot guarantee which tree/shrub species will be available; the giveaway may include the following species: \nArborvitae\, Arrowwood\, White Flowering Dogwood\, Red Osier Dogwood\, Eastern Redbud\, Ninebark\, Pin Oak\, White Oak\, and Sugar Maple.  \n*All species are native varieties: saplings may range in size from 6 inches to 2 feet. \nAccessibility: This is an outdoor event resembling a “drive-through” experience. On arrival at the Main Office parking area\, an attendant will be directing cars through the parking lot via the established electronics recycling traffic pattern “loop.” Ask an attendant about the tree distribution station. The area is a gravel parking lot providing uneven\, loosely compacted rocks. A flat\, paved parking lot area is located about 50 feet from the electronics recycling loop. Residents may park in designated parking areas to collect a tree/shrub\, given staff instructions or the traffic pattern of the loop.  \nGet to Know the Trees & Shrubs\nArborvitae: \n18″ – 24″ bareroot seedling. \nArborvitae functions exceptionally well as a year-round privacy screen or wind break. It stands apart from other native conifers because of its thick scale-like foliage. If cared for arborvitae may be exceptionally long lived\, it is one of the northeast’s oldest living trees! Make sure to keep this species well-watered during its first few years\, even occasionally throughout the winter since it does not go dormant like deciduous trees. \ndogwood\, red osier: \n18″ – 24″ bareroot seedling. \nRed osier dogwood is a low-growing dogwood shrub\, typically growing between 3-9’ tall. Bright red stems make up for this species more subdued flowers compared to other flowering dogwoods and provide a great color contrast in the winter. This species grows well in moist soils and makes an excellent streamside planting. It is often used to combat soil erosion.\ \ndogwood\, white flowering: \n12″ – 18″ bareroot seedling. \nWhite flowering dogwood is loved for its showy flower petal bracts which emerge bright white in the spring. An understory tree\, it grows only 15-30’ tall making it manageable in garden settings. It prefers moist soils and partial shade. Benefits from mulch over root zone. \nredbud: \n12″ – 18″ bareroot seedling. \nThe vibrant pink flowers of the redbud tree are a welcomed sight of the springtime landscape. Widely planted in yards throughout the Northeast\, this small tree has dark green heart shaped leaves and a unique branching structure. Its tolerance of a wide variety of planting conditions make it versatile and a great option for novice gardeners. Plant it in your yard and watch it grow! \nninebark: \n12″ – 18″ bareroot seedling. \nCommon Ninebark is a flowering shrub with peeling bark that grows 8-10 feet wide. The dense\, spreading form of this plant serves as an effective windbreak for local wildlife. It prefers full to partial sun and is tolerant of medium-wet to medium-dry soils. \nPin Oak: \n12″ – 18″ bareroot seedling. \nPin Oaks are relatively fast-growing type of red oak which will generally reach 50-70 feet in height. They are good shade trees with a spread of about 40-60 feet. These trees prefer medium to wet soils and full sun. Not recommended in areas with high soil pH. \nSugar Maple: \n12″ – 24″ bareroot seedling. \nPerhaps the most iconic tree of the Northeast\, mature sugar maples are cherished in parks and rural landscapes. Slow growing but strong and stately if cared for and pruned appropriately\, planting sugar maples is truly a gift for future generations to enjoy. Sugar maples prefer drier sites than red and silver maples and do best in well drained soils. Apply mulch around the root zone if planted in a lawn for nourishment and to prevent competition from turf grass. Look for brilliant chartreuse buds during mid-spring which distinguish sugar maples from red and silver maples which produce red colored buds. \nWhite Oak: \n12″ – 18″ bareroot seedling. \nWhite Oaks make excellent shade trees with a mature spread of up to 80 feet\, reaching heights of 50 to over 100 feet. They provide wonderful Fall color as well as habitat and food for wildlife. Full sun to partial shade works best for these trees. \nInstructions for Planting Trees & Shrubs\nSource: United States Composting Council (USCC) Consumer Compost Use Program \nEstablishment: Excavate a planting hole slightly shallower and 2 to 3 times the width of the root ball or container. Set the root ball on firm soil so that the top of the root ball sits slightly higher than the final grade. Uniformly blend compost with the excavated soil at one (1) part by volume compost to 2-3 parts by volume soil. Compost with higher amounts of salts and nutrients should be used at lower rates (e.g. 1:3 or 1:4 parts compost to soil). Backfill and firm the soil blend around the root ball within the planting hole. Always water thoroughly after planting. It should be noted that whenever possible\, trees and shrubs should be planted in a mass planting bed\, where multiple plants are established in a larger amended bed. This technique allows for greater planting success. Lower compost application rates should be used for salt sensitive crops (e.g.\, conifers)\, or where composts possessing higher salt and nutrient levels are used\, while higher application rates may be used for plants that require greater amounts of fertility. \nMaintenance: Apply a coarser compost mulch (1” – 2” screened) over the garden bed to conserve moisture\, for weed suppression\nand/or for aesthetic purposes. Note: The nutrients contained in compost should be considered when applying fertilization. They\nwill typically offset plant nutrient requirements\, thereby potentially reducing fertilizer application rates. \nCompost has many horticultural benefits and uses. \n\nCompost adds a slow release of nutrients\nCompost adds beneficial soil organisms\, reducing the need to use chemical pesticides\nCompost aids in suppressing plant disease pathogens\, reducing the need to use chemical fertilizers\nCompost increases moisture retention\, so you don’t need to add water to garden beds as frequently\nCompost helps improve soil structure\, porosity\, and density\nCompost makes any soil easier to work and cultivate\n\nDisclaimer: The USCC makes no warranties regarding UCRRA’s Compost product or its contents\, quality\, or suitability for any particular use. Please refer to the individual producer’s product label for specific use instructions. \nLearn more by viewing the UCRRA Rack Card Tree & Shrub \nLearn more about the Agency’s Certified Compost by viewing the UCRRA Brochure STA Program \nWe’re Celebrating Earth Day! \nThe first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970\, when a U.S. Senator organized a national demonstration about environmental issues and environmental conservation. By the end of the year\, the Environmental Protection Agency was created. And by 1990\, Earth Day was celebrated internationally by 140 countries. \nAccording to National Geographic\, roughly 15 billion trees are cut down each year around the globe. Trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen\, essential for life on Earth! Trees also provide shelter and food for wildlife and help cool the climate. By taking part in activities like planting trees\, and using compost\, we can all do our part to create a healthier\, more sustainable planet. \nRecycled Paper Facts: \nBy weight\, more paper is recovered for recycling in America than all other materials combined (except for steel). In 1988\, recovered paper made up about 25 percent of the raw materials used at US paper mills.  That figure rose to 36.3 percent in 1999 and has remained around 36-37 percent through 2007. More than 3/4 of America’s paper mills use recovered fiber to make some or all of their products. Approximately 140 mills use recovered paper exclusively. As a result\, virtually all types of paper products contain some recycled fiber. Since 1994\, significantly more paper has been recovered in America than landfilled. Source: Environmental Protection Agency. \nShare This Story!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/free-tree-shrub-give-a-way-2026/
LOCATION:Ulster Transfer Station\, 999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T130000
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SUMMARY:Plattekill Electronics Recycling Day
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, Aprill 11th\, 2026\n9:00 AM – 1:00 PM\nPlattekill Town Hall\n1915 State Rte 55\, Modena\, NY 12548\nStop by the UCRRA table to say hello to our Reuse Coordinator\, Kevin Treutler! \nLearn about some new agency initiatives and a variety of other free services. \nAccepting: \n\nTelevisions (Cathode Ray Tube\, Non CRTs)\nCable/Satellite Receivers\nDigital Converter Boxes\nCellphones\nOffice Phones\nPhone Chargers\nComputers\nMonitors\nLaptops\nComputer Peripherals (keyboards\, electronic mouse/pointing devices)\nSmall Scale Servers\nPrinter/Copy/Fax Machines\nDigital/Video Cameras\nRadios\nDigital Music Devices\nVHS/DVD Players\nVideo Games Consoles\nGPS or Navigation Devices\nall wires or cables associated with these devices.\n\nNot Accepting: \n\nBatteries (except when part of a computer)\nDisassembled TVs/Computers\nCDs\nDVDs\nVHS tapes\nFreon Appliances (Air Conditioners\, Dehumidifiers\, Refrigerators)\nGas Powered Equipment\nLarge/Small Kitchen Appliances (Stoves\, Blenders\, Fans\, Coffee Makers\, Toaster Ovens/Microwaves\, Vacuums)\nAny Type of Lighting\nLightbulbs\nSmoke/Carbon Detectors\nMedical Devices\nTypewriters\nCalculators\nCash Registers\nThermostats\nMotor Vehicle Parts\nIndustrial/Commercial Electronic Units\n\nInstructions \n\nThe accepted items listed above describe what is considered eligible devices under the NYS Electronics Recycling Act. Do not bring the unaccepted items listed above\, which many not be a complete list. Contact the Recycling Hotline with any questions (845) 336-3336 if you have any questions about eligible items.\nIf you have a large quantity of e-waste\, please contact the UCRRA at (845) 336-0600; Mon – Fri 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM to schedule an appointment.\nBox-up small items for easy drop-off.\nBe careful not to break any glass during transport. Devices with shattered glass\, disassembled components\, etc. may not be accepted.\n\nShare This Story!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/plattekill-electronics-recycling/
LOCATION:Plattekill Town Hall\, 1915 State Rte 55\, Modena\, NY\, 12548\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recycle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T193000
DTSTAMP:20260614T074201
CREATED:20260220T193139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T203934Z
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SUMMARY:March 26\, 2026\, Regular Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A Regular Board Meeting is scheduled for Thursday\, March 26\, 2026\, at 6:00 PM.  This meeting will be held at the Main Office or can be livestreamed on YouTube @ucrra5008. \nBelow are the documents relative to this meeting: \n\n\n\nAgenda\nDraft minutes of:\n\nJanuary 8\, 2026 Regular Board Meeting\nFebruary 19\, 2026 Regular Board Meeting\n\n\nCircular Economy Strategic Plan for UC\nRecycling Program Update\n\nNYSAR3’s 2026 Legislative Priorities Advocacy Day packet\n\n\nMSW Tonnage Report\nRecycling Tonnage Report\nMRF Cost Center Analysis\nRecycling Markets Graph\nTreasurer’s Report\n\nDecember 2025 FINAL\nJanuary 2026\n\n\nRecycling Compliance report\nResolution #2673 Re: Authorizing and Approving Agency HRA and FSA Health Insurance Related Plans
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/march-26-2026-regular-board-meeting-2/
LOCATION:UCRRA\, 999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="UCRRA":MAILTO:mfra@ucrra.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T180000
DTSTAMP:20260614T074201
CREATED:20260303T194310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T205439Z
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SUMMARY:March 26\, 2026\, Audit Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:An Audit Committee Meeting is scheduled for Thursday\, March 26\, 2026\, at 5:15 PM.  This meeting will be held at the Main Office or can be livestreamed on YouTube @ucrra5008. \nBelow are the documents relative to this meeting: \nAgenda \nDraft Minutes from the March 24\, 2025\, meeting \nDraft Financial Statements 2025
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/march-26-2026-audit-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:UCRRA\, 999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="UCRRA":MAILTO:mfra@ucrra.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260614T074201
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:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000
DTSTAMP:20260614T074201
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SUMMARY:March 19\, 2026\, Zero Waste Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A Zero Waste Committee Meeting is scheduled for Thursday\, March 19\, 2026\, at 6:00 PM.  This meeting will be held at the Main Office or can be livestreamed on YouTube @ucrra5008. \nBelow are the documents relative to this meeting: \n\nAgenda\nDraft Minutes of December 11\, 2025
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/march-19-2026-zero-waste-committee-meeting-2-2/
LOCATION:UCRRA\, 999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000
DTSTAMP:20260614T074201
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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:May 21\, 2026\, Zero Waste Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A Zero Waste Committee Meeting is scheduled for Thursday\, May 21 19\, 2026\, at 5:00 PM.  This meeting will be held at the Main Office or can be livestreamed on YouTube @ucrra5008. \nThe documents relative to this meeting will be posted prior to the meeting.
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/may-21-2026-zero-waste-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:UCRRA\, 999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T140000
DTSTAMP:20260614T074201
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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
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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:20260614T074201
CREATED: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:20260219T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T193000
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SUMMARY:February 19\, 2026\, Regular Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A Regular Board Meeting is scheduled for Thursday\, February 19\, 2026\, at 6:15 PM.  This meeting will be held at the Main Office or can be livestreamed on YouTube @ucrra5008. \nBelow are the documents relative to this meeting: \n\nAgenda\nDraft Minutes of the December 12\, 2025 Special Meeting\nDraft Minutes of the January 8\, 2026 Annual Organizational Meeting\nDraft Minutes of the January 8 2026 Regular Board Meeting\nRecycling Program Update\nRecycling Outreach Team 2025 Impact Report\nMSW Tonnage Report\nRecycling Tonnage Report\nMRF Cost Center Analysis\nRecycling Markets Graph\nTreasurer’s Report \nRecycling Compliance Report\nResolution #2670 Re:  Amending the Agency’s Personnel Policy with Attachments\nResolution #2672 Re: Approving UCRRA Gender-Based Violence and the Workplace Policy
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/february-19-2026-regular-board-meeting/
LOCATION:UCRRA\, 999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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