Make It a Green Holiday!
Make It A Green Holiday!
Blog by UCRRA Master Composter – Recycler Volunteer Adele B. (Class of 2025)
December 3rd 2025
The holiday season is upon us and if you’re feeling overwhelmed by “the material world” maybe ..
UCRRA Expands Composting Capacity and Will Begin Recycling Mattresses
October 2025
UCRRA Expands Composting Capacity and Will Begin Recycling Mattresses
Press Release by Marc Rider, UCRRA Executive Director
In August, UCRRA received a permit modification from the DEC which will allow the Agency to receive an ..
Citizens Concerned About Plastic Pollution
How Citizens Concerned About Plastic Pollution Are Educating Ulster County on the Dangers of Plastic
By Nicole Oritz, UCRRA Master Composter Master Recycler
We’re back with another Plastic-Free July article to celebrate this month.
This time, we’re looking ..
Beyond Plastics’ Organizing Director Shares
Beyond Plastics’ Organizing Director Shares
By Nicole Oritz, UCRRA Master Composter Master Recycler
Happy Plastic-Free July!
To celebrate, we spoke with an expert in cutting down plastic use: Beyond Plastics’ National Organizing Director Alexis Goldsmith. Living in ..
School Climate Club Brings Reusable Takeout Movement to New Paltz
June 2025
Acknowledgement: This article was originally published by Ulster Publishing / Hudson Valley One
A group of passionate middle school students is making waves on Main Street with a campaign to reduce plastic waste—one takeout container ..
Ulster County Announces Green The Scene Grant Program to Support Zero Waste Eevents
Ulster County Launches ‘Green the Scene’ Grant Program to Support Zero-Waste Events
New Grant Initiative Helps Local Festivals and Events Reduce Waste and Model Sustainability
June 2025
KINGSTON, NY – Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger today announced the ..
Press Release: UCRRA Puts Landfill Siting Process on Indefinite Hold, Shifts Focus to Waste Reduction & Diversion
UCRRA Puts Landfill Siting Process on Indefinite Hold, Shifts Focus to Waste Reduction and Diversion
Agency’s new zero waste goal will seek to minimize the need for final disposal options, ..
UCRRA Sustainable Materials Management (2024)
UCRRA Sustainable Materials Management (2024)
March 1st 2025
Blog by Angelina Brandt, UCRRA Director of Sustainability
Did you know that the average American generates 4.4 lbs. of trash each and every day? ..
Press Release: UCRRA Landfill Siting Study Update
ULSTER COUNTY RESOURCE RECOVERY AGENCY REJECTING PROPOSALS FOR LANDFILL ENGINEERING SERVICES RFP AND WILL PAUSE THAT WORK MOMENTARILY TO SEEK ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS
February 10th 2025 Submitted by Marc Rider, Executive Director
The Agency will seek ..
UCRRA Celebrates America Recycles Day – Workplace Recycling Tips
Blog by Angelina Brandt, Director of Sustainability
November 6th 2024
America Recycles Day (ARD) is nationally celebrated on November 15th to spread the word about how recycling helps reduce waste, save energy, and conserve precious resources. ..
UCRRA Celebrates America Recycles Day – Festival Recycling Tips
Blog by Angelina Brandt, Director of Sustainability
November 6th 2024
America Recycles Day (ARD) is nationally celebrated on November 15th to spread the word about how recycling helps reduce waste, save energy, and conserve precious resources. ..
UCRRA Celebrates America Recycles Day – Home Recycling Tips
Blog by Angelina Brandt, Director of Sustainability
November 6th 2024
America Recycles Day (ARD) is nationally celebrated on November 15th to spread the word about how recycling helps reduce waste, save energy, and conserve precious resources. ..
Press Release: UCRRA Landfill Siting Study
ULSTER COUNTY RESOURCE RECOVERY AGENCY
RELEASES LANDFILL SITING STUDY
Two Sites in the Town of Wawarsing Recommended
for Further Planning and Study
June 27, 2024 Submitted by Marc Rider, Executive Director
Town of Ulster, NY – The Ulster County Resource ..
Compost Awareness Week
UCRRA Celebrates Compost Awareness Week
Blog by Angelina Brandt, UCRRA Director of Sustainability
May 6th 2023
UCRRA Sustainable Materials Management (2023)
UCRRA Sustainable Materials Management (2023)
March 14th 2024
Blog by Angelina Brandt, UCRRA Director of Sustainability
Did you know that the average American generates 4.4 ..
Press Release: Ulster County Tiffin Project
*Tiffin example shown here may not represent the Tiffin style used in this project*
Press Release: Ulster County Tiffin Project
March 13 2024
The ..
Press Release: UCRRA Appoints New Executive Director
UCRRA Appoints New Executive Director
January 31st 2024 Submitted by the UCRRA Board of Directors
The Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency has agreed to hire former Deputy Ulster County Executive Marc Rider as its new permanent executive ..
UCRRA Celebrates America Recycles Day
The UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team recognizes that America Recycles Day (ARD) is a great opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of recycling. ARD, celebrated on November 15th, is a national campaign that aims ..
Press Release: UCRRA Appoints Interim Executive Director
UCRRA Appoints Interim Executive Director
October 2 2023 Submitted by the UCRRA Board of Directors
The Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency has appointed Anna Roppolo as interim executive director to help lead the search for a permanent ..
Go Green this Halloween
~ October 16th 2023 – Blog by UCRRA Recycling Educator Tanesia White~
What’s the scariest thing about
Compost in the Fall: How to “Put Your Garden Beds to Bed”
Blog by Angelina Brandt, UCRRA Director of Sustainability
September 5th 2023
Did you know that Fall is the best time of the year to ..
Back to School Sustainability Tips
Back to School Sustainability Tips
Blog by Angelina Brandt, UCRRA Director of Sustainability
August 14th 2023
Did you know that almost 80% of the municipal ..
Compost Awareness Week
Celebrating Compost Awareness Week
May 7th – May 13th 2023
May 5th 2023 Blog by Angelina Brandt, UCRRA Director of Sustainability
Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency ..
UCRRA Sustainable Materials Management (2022)
UCRRA Sustainable Materials Management (2022)
February 1st, 2023
Blog by Angelina Brandt, UCRRA Director of Sustainability
Did you know that the average American generates 4.4 ..
Upcycled Holiday Decorations
December 20th – Blog by UCRRA Recycling Educator Tanesia White
Did you know that Americans generate 25% more waste during the holidays between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day? Holidays can ..
America Recycles Day – November 15th
November 15, 2022
Blog by Angelina Brandt, Director of Sustainability
America Recycles Day is the only nationally-recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States, with the goal of educating and encouraging individuals on ..
Winter Composting Tips
~ September 6th 2022 – Blog by UCRRA Director of Sustainability, Angelina Brandt~
With every passing day, we’re getting closer to a beautiful Autumn season in New York. We may not like the ..
How to Throw an Eco-Friendly Summer Party
~ July 8th 2022 – Blog by UCRRA Recycling Educator Tanesia White~
Summer is the season to gather with all of your loved ones! It’s also the season of warm weather, ..
Sustainable Summer
~ July 8th 2022 – Blog by UCRRA Recycling Educator Tanesia White~
We tend to be more active during the summer. Since the weather is nice, we take advantage of the opportunity ..
Plastic-Free July
~ July 8th 2022 – Blog by UCRRA Recycling Educator Tanesia White~
Plastic Free July is a challenge that encourages people to reduce their reliance on single-use plastic ..
Press Release: New Leadership
A New Leadership Structure Is Coming to the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency (RRA)
April 29 2022 Submitted by the UCRRA Board of Directors
The Board of Directors the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency (RRA) is finalizing a ..
Sustainable Spring Cleaning
~ March 18th 2022 – Blog by UCRRA Recycling Educator Tanesia White~
As Spring rolls around, many of us start to deep clean our home and spaces! Spring cleaning gives people an opportunity to clean after ..
Valentines Day – Don’t Go Wasting my Heart
~ February 2nd 2022 – Blog by UCRRA Office Manager Melinda France ~
If you were asked to describe Valentine’s Day in one word, most of us might say ..
National Compost Manufacturer of the Year Award
Friday December 17th 2021
The Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency (UCRRA) has been named Small-Scale Compost Manufacturer of the Year by the US Composting Council.
Operations staff George Boundy and ..
‘Greening’ the Holidays
There are over 30 holidays celebrated in the USA each year. Holidays can sometimes be stressful, and most of us over-spend or over-indulge during all the festivities. Holiday gift-giving, excessive dinner parties, and the “out ..
America Recycles Day – November 15th
November 15, 2021
On America Recycles Day (November 15th) the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency (UCRRA) recognizes the importance of recycling in our communities. Recycling reduces solid waste sent ..
Get to Know us at UCRRA!
This month we are highlighting our mission, history, and some Frequently Asked Questions!
What is the mission of the UCRRA?
The mission of the Ulster County Resource Recovery ..
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Ulster County RRA is accountable to taxpayers
May 30, 2021
Dear Editor,
The Freeman published an article on May 28 regarding the Ulster County comptroller seeking to audit the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency (UCRRA) ..
Compost Awareness Week
Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency joins states, regions, and countries around the world promoting International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW). ICAW is an initiate by the Compost Research & Education Foundation. ICAW is celebrated during ..
Statewide Recycling Website Launching Earth Day 2021!
The Recycle Right NY campaign will officially launch a first-of-its-kind statewide recycling website on Earth Day, April 22, 2021. The newly launched website will address recycling confusion and contamination, and be the go-to hub for ..
UCRRA Zero Waste Seminar Project
Press Release: UCRRA Zero Waste Seminar Project
November 19th 2020
The Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency (UCRRA) has been selected as one of eleven recipients of the 2020-2021 Community Grants Program, a ..
Fall Into Good Recycling Habits
Whether you’re sipping warm apple cider, raking leaves, or planning something fun for Halloween, you can do it all with the earth in mind by following these easy tips.
While many coffee shops are not accepting ..
Plastic Free July!
Take the Plastic-Free July Challenge!
Plastic Bottle and Jug Recycling
Many of the products we buy come in plastic bottles and jugs, and while reducing the plastic packaging we all use is ideal, most of us are using products in plastic bottles and jugs everyday. ..
Let’s Be Clear! Not All Glass Belongs in the Recycling Bin
Glass is an amazing material. It’s made from readily available natural resources and can be recycled endlessly. It can be used as a container for holding food, liquids, and other materials and can be found ..