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County reports 277,000 pounds collected in 2025 recycling events; HHW grant applications ongoing
Summary
Cayuga County completed the annual recycling drop‑off series and collected over 277,000 pounds of waste in 2025 (about 90,000 lb from HHW and e‑waste); county applied for a $16,657.86 HHW assistance grant to cover 50% of 2024 expenses.
Senior Planner Evan Tuthill reported the County completed its annual series of recycling drop‑off events, including a fall E‑waste and household hazardous waste (HHW) event in October. Total collections for the year exceeded 277,000 pounds of material, with roughly 90,000 pounds attributable to HHW and electronic waste during the October events.
Tuthill said staff are preparing end‑of‑year reports and an application to the Household Hazardous Waste State Assistance Program to cover 2024 expenses; the County previously received $15,874.00 on December 26, 2024 to cover 50% of 2023 HHW collection costs and has submitted an application for $16,657.86 to cover 50% of 2024 expenses (Resolution 466‑24).
The committee received the update; staff did not request additional county appropriations at the meeting.
