In 2012, Westchester County again recycled 52 percent of its total waste stream, with nine municipalities recycling at least 70 percent, County Executive Robert P. Astorino announced today.
“I am very proud of what our residents, local businesses and schools do every day to recycle their waste,” said Astorino. “Our overall recycling rates continue to far outpace the national average of 34 percent, as estimated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. By recycling, we not only help to protect our environment, but we also save tax dollars.”
Astorino singled out nine municipalities for recycling at least 70 percent of their waste: Scarsdale (76 percent), Pelham Manor (74 percent), White Plains (73 percent), Briarcliff (71 percent), Bronxville (71 percent), Rye Brook (71 percent), Pleasantville (70 percent), Rye City (70 percent) and Sleepy Hollow (70 percent).
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The preceding information was from Westchester Deputy Communications Director Donna Greene.
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