11/27/2024
More great news from Village Hall: Paper and comingled recycling will now be picked up weekly. Starting in January! Yeah! Fewer trips to the dump!
https://scarsdale10583.com/section-table/101-village-
Here are the Mayor's comments: "It’s no surprise to our residents that sanitation collection trends have evolved over the past twenty years. While trash volumes have decreased, the collection of commingled recyclables has risen by an impressive 73%. At the same time, paper and cardboard collection has dropped by 29%. However, I want to clarify that this decline is somewhat misleading—it’s based on weight. Over the past two decades, the distribution of newspapers and catalogs has significantly diminished. These items were heavy and dense, and in their place, we now see an influx of cardboard boxes. While these boxes are often large, they don’t necessarily weigh as much.
Since before I joined the Board, residents have consistently called for increased recycling collection, particularly moving to a weekly schedule. Every Board I’ve had the privilege of serving on has explored this issue. When I became Mayor, the 2023–2024 Village Board decided to make this change a priority and this has continued. Our goal has been to enhance service while remaining as tax-neutral as possible.
This effort has involved extensive collaboration among staff, the Sanitation Department, the Teamsters Union, and many dedicated Board members. I’m thrilled to announce that, thanks to the hard work and commitment of everyone involved, the Village of Scarsdale will begin weekly recycling collection starting in January. The 2025 sanitation calendars will be sent to residents next month.
This achievement reflects our collective dedication to sustainability and responsiveness to our community’s needs. My heartfelt thanks go to all who contributed to making this goal a reality."
