Climate Education Events

Food waste and scraps are now being accepted at the Saugerties Transfer Station on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 7:00 am - 3:00 pm. This program started November 1, 2018.

Keep Food Waste Out of Household Garbage.

HOW: Bring reusable container, 3-5 Gal. bucket to empty weekly accumulation of Food Waste to the Transfer Station Large Totem Containers, that are emptied each week by the private composting company, Community Compost Co, based in Ulster County.

WHERE: Transfer Station 1765 Route 212, Saugerties, NY 12477 Site Number 845-679-0514

WHAT: All food waste, all food. No — liquids, grease, oils. Do not use Plastic Bags.

COST: Free drop off with a Transfer Station Permit, or a Composting Permit. Resident Composting Permit: $35/year; Non-resident Permit: $55/year. Composting permit for resident and non-resident alike: $15/year

Drive Electric Earth Day is a national campaign to share information about electric vehicles during April 2019. In addition to being better for the environment, electric vehicles are more fun to drive, more convenient to fuel and less expensive to operate than gasoline vehicles.

Attend an event near you to learn from real electric vehicle drivers about the many advantages of driving electric.

Save the date for this event. More details on vendors and presentations coming soon.

Residents and Businesses — Learn about Climate Change and it's affect on Saugerties. Discover products and services to help you save money and energy while decreasing your carbon footprint.

Including:

• Electric Cars. Learn about electric vehicles, and explore several brought by Saugerties residents.

The Saugerties GoSmartGoGreen Fair is sponsored by the Climate Smart Saugerties Task Force and the Saugerties Chamber of Commerce.