Plattsburgh task force advances broader food-waste program; resident urges caution on 'No Mow May'
City task force reported it is developing a proposal to pursue county and grant funding to expand food-waste collection beyond municipal buildings; the 2022 municipal food-waste policy was trained but not funded for hauling. A public commenter warned against a separate 'No Mow May' campaign, citing pests, lawn health and neighbor concerns.
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Plattsburgh officials said the city’s Climate Smart task force is preparing a proposal to pursue external grant funding and partnerships to expand food-waste collection beyond municipal buildings, a step task-force leaders said could cover hauling costs for up to a year and allow a wider community rollout.
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