Environmental Committee Newsletter 1
Village of Tuckahoe
Getting Greener For A Better Future
Environmental Committee Update
Vegetable Oil has been fueling one of our DPW trucks for the last 8 months or so. The outlook is great. We are not burning 60 gallons of diesel a week. Over a one year period we will reduce 34 TONS of CO2 emissions. All from one truck!!!
Every traffic light and signal in Tuckahoe are lit using LED technology. They burn longer and use less electricity.
Frank DiMarco has setup a plastic bag recycling bin at DPW. The response has been so tremendous that he has had to double the size of the container.
The county will accept "Type 2" and "Type 4" bags (the type of plastic is sometimes printed on the bag). Recyclables include grocery bags, newspaper bags, bread bags, dry cleaning film, packaging for toilet paper and paper towels, retail bags with hard plastic and string handles removed, and bags with sealed air for packaging."
DONATE ITEMS.. Keep them out of our landfill and help others less fortunate.
Big Brothers & Big Sisters www.bbbsa.org (914) 963-4453. You need to call two business days in advance of pick-up. Pick-up in Tuckahoe is Wednesdays 8-5. Items accepted are: clothes & shoes, small toys, books, records, CDs, DVDs, tapes, linens. Leave your bagged items at your front door with a tag reading - Big Brothers & Big Sisters
Salvation Army www.satruck.org 1-800-SA-TRUCK.Pick up in Tuckahoe is Wed, Fri, Sat. 8-3. You need to be home for pick-up. Items accepted are: furniture, lamps, books, tapes, CDs, DVDs, household items, linens, clothes & shoes. You must have 10 bags of clothing for a pick up.
Burning Oil for heat? Consider using a Biomass alternative. Help our air quality and get a 20 cents Tax Credit for every gallon you purchase.
We are working hard to make our Village greener for a better future. Now it's time for everyone to join in and do your part. We would love to hear from our residents just how each of you are making our environment better. Email us and tell us how you are making our Tuckahoe a better place for all.
UPCOMING EVENTS..MARK YOUR CALENDER
CRESTWOOD DAY is MAY 3RD, 11:00AM-5:00PM..Come and visit the Tuckahoe Environmental Committee table.
GREEN DAY SUMMIT.JUNE 13TH.EASTCHESTER TOWN HALL– a day filled with information on environmental issues including speakers, vendors, & more Environmental Committee Update
Environmental, Health and Energy Saving Tips
Tax credits for Energy Efficient upgrades to your home have been extended and added in the latest stimulus package. Contact Charles directly to discuss this great opportunity to save money on home improvements.
Questions? Comments? – please email us.