Public hearing opens on Yates County draft solid waste plan; resident urges waste-to-energy exploration

Mar 9, 2026

The Yates County Legislature opened a public hearing on a draft Local Solid Waste Management Plan and heard comments from a resident who recommended exploring waste-to-energy options that could reduce landfill inputs and offset energy costs while protecting county landscapes. The public comment period remains open through March 19.

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Chairwoman Leslie Church opened a public hearing at 1:01 p.m. on the Yates County Local Solid Waste Management Plan presented by the Genesee Finger Lakes Planning Council.

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