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How To Recycle Right: Navigating the Recycling Industry

• Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Residents who are eager to learn more about recycling may register now to attend a FREE educational event presented by Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension, Schuyler County Planning Department, and Cayuga County Planning Department. 

The event is titled “How To Recycle Right: Navigating the Recycling Industry” and takes place on Tuesday July 22nd, from 6:00-8:00pm. Participants may choose from two ways to attend: 

• Stream the webinar using a computer or other device, or,
• Attend an in-person “watch party” at Cornell Cooperative Extension sites in Cayuga, Schuyler and Seneca Counties (locations listed below)

Experts from higher education, state government and private industry will share information to help participants gain a better understanding of the current recycling industry. Topics covered will include: curbside single-stream, “return to store” recycling options, flow of recycling materials in New York State, regulated recycling facilities, the New York State Solid Waste Management Plan, and the challenges of hard-to-recycle materials like electronics and batteries.

Presenters include:

• Lindsey Eberhart, Program Associate, Syracuse University Institute for Sustainability Engagement
• Victoria Lannon, Environmental Program Specialist, NY State Department of Environmental Conservation Region 8, Division of Materials Management
• Paola Viera, Community Programs Manager, Sunnking Sustainable Solutions

This hybrid educational program is FREE to view or attend in person, but registration is required. Visit the registration link below and choose whether you prefer to participate in-person or to view the webinar online. If you do not have internet access, call 315-539-9251 for help registering.

Locations for the webinar “watch parties” are: 

• CCE Cayuga County- 248 Grant Ave, Auburn, NY 13021
• CCE Schuyler County - Human Services Complex, Rm 120, 323 Owego St., Montour Falls, NY
• CCE Seneca County- Conference Room, 369 East Main Street, Waterloo, NY 13165

Please choose 'in-person' or the watch party location you prefer from the dropdown menu when you register.

Registration

Webinar Registration Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X7NIt...

In-Person Registration Link: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/How2RecycleINPERSON_2...

Fee

FREE!

Location

This event is online

Last updated July 1, 2025