Samantha Redonda (Hughes’ son’s girlfriend) with a warped stainless steel pot. ( Brenda Hughes) When in doubt, give a shout: stainless steel pot? If you’re not sure whether something goes in the blue bin, snap a pic of yourself with the questionable item (yes, we want... Columns 08 Aug 2024 | 05:26
The recycling drive took in air conditioners and other refrigerant-containing appliances. ( Photo by Tom Fisk, Pexels) Coolest Recycling Drive collects hundreds of appliances The organizers behind the Coolest Recycling Drive, which took place during April and May in multiple towns across the region... Local News 31 May 2024 | 01:57
Warwick’s new Helpsy box at the Warwick Police Department parking lot (to the left of the Town Hall main entrance). ( Photo by Lisa Reider) ‘Helpsy Box’ to collect old, torn clothing considered ‘beyond repair’ Warwick now has a “Helpsy” collection box right outside the police station parking lot at 132 Kings Highway. Helpsy is an... Local News 22 Apr 2024 | 02:19
The Albert Wisner Public Library in Warwick. Library announces unique, insightful programs for April The Albert Wisner Public Library, located at 1 McFarland Drive, Warwick, has unveiled its list of fun and interesting free... Entertainment 08 Apr 2024 | 11:09
Treecycle art, one of the events under the “Earth to Warwick” umbrella. ‘Earth to Warwick’ launches to streamline local climate, sustainability events As Warwick ramps up its climate actions, the many community volunteers behind Wickham Works, Sustainable Warwick, and the... Local News 29 Mar 2024 | 04:46
Newton resident Kathy Messina’s head-scratcher: rigid plastic can carriers. Is that recyclable? Plastic can carriers Can the plastic carrier that comes on top of canned items, such a four pack of craft beer, be recycled? Defer to the saying,... Local News 08 Jan 2024 | 02:22
Reader Elizabeth Doherty asks whether plastic bottle caps are recyclable. (Photo provided) Is that recyclable? Plastic bottle caps “No, they are generally not recyclable in curbside recycling programs. However, it is OK if they are left on the bottle as... Local News 08 Jan 2024 | 02:20
Lisa Thompson of West Milford wants to know if soil and mulch bags go with the other plastic film back to the store? ( Photo provided) Is that recyclable? Mulch and dirt bags No they don’t, says Ermin Siljkovic, Orange County recycling coordinator. “The plastic film must be clean,” he said. Mulch... Local News 08 Jan 2024 | 02:15
The Repair Cafe helps to reduce waste by allowing community members to come together to fix items for free. Repair Café returns to Warwick Have a lamp that needs rewiring or a sock that needs darning? The Hudson Valley Repair Café will be returning to Warwick... Local News 15 Nov 2023 | 04:43
DEC to lead multi-agency effort to investigate bottle bill fraud The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced a statewide multi-agency effort to help prevent... Local News 07 Nov 2023 | 01:34
Lions Club Volunteers teamed up with SK Paper Shred for the Shred Fest. Photos courtesy of The Lions Club. Warwick. Lions Club celebrate Shred Fest The Warwick Lions Club once again organized Shred Fest. It is one of the many services that the Lions club of Warwick do to... Local News 25 Apr 2023 | 08:09
Warwick. Coolest Recycling Drive handles refrigerants Sustainable Warwick will be hosting the Coolest Recycling Drive of 2023 to collect appliances with refrigerants so they can... Local News 03 Apr 2023 | 10:12
Environment. Remember to recycle batteries correctly In 2018, 323 reported fires occurred at waste facilities across the U.S. and Canada, causing injury and in some cases, death,... Local News 24 Feb 2023 | 02:28
Webinar. Sustainable Warwick will host a webinar entitled ‘Recycle Coach’ Sustainable Warwick will host a webinar entitled “Recycle Coach - the App, the Website and Better Recycling” on Tuesday,... Local News 17 Jan 2023 | 06:19
