05/27/2026
Check out this great new video from NYS Department of Environmental Conservation all about what happens to your waste beyond the bin! Every community has unique solid waste infrastructure, and here in Monroe County, our integrated system focuses on reducing waste, increasing recycling and reuse, and managing materials in an environmentally responsible way.
You can get an up-close look at our local system at the Mill Seat Landfill Open House on Thursday, June 25 from 3–7 p.m. Learn how waste is managed, how landfill gas is converted into renewable energy, and what happens to recyclables after collection.
Some things we share in common with communities across New York State:
⬇️Goals to reduce waste and preserve our limited disposal capacity
✅Diverting materials through reuse and recycling programs
❌Keeping dangerous items like lithium batteries and vapes out of recycling and disposal systems to protect workers, equipment, and public safety
Learn more here: https://www.monroecounty.gov/des-recyclingprograms
