Erie County Department of Environment and Planning

09/26/2023

Do you have paint or household hazardous waste that you want recycled and/or properly disposed? There are two opportunities coming up this Saturday. Check it out and make your reservations today!

09/21/2023

Here's a link for more info if you can't use the QR code:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfse0VUYKFyZqGB32asnADthdmkSuik8asaE2V2MoU_uAhjcQ/viewform?usp=send_form

09/19/2023

To register for this final collection event of 2023, just go to https://www3.erie.gov/recycling/household-hazardous-waste-hhw-collection-programs or give us a call at 716-858-6800.

09/19/2023

Erie County kicked off Climate Week with the first session of the Climate Connections project with the Omega Mentoring Program for the 2023-2024 school year! The students completed a Community Climate Assessment while walking from their home base at Johnnie B. Wiley Amateur Athletic Sports Pavilion to visit Pelion Garden at City Honors. Big thanks to Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, NYSDEC and Friends of Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve for supporting this project! program

09/19/2023

NYSDOT is hosting a WorkSmartNY Roundtable regarding workforce development and small business outreach on September 21, 2023 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM at Northland Training Center.

Please RSVP if you can attend, or for more information, contact: [email protected] or 973-577-1317

09/19/2023

Register to attend this FREE business law workshop and clinic on 9/23/2023 from 10am - 12pm.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-business-law-workshop-and-legal-clinic-tickets-689551195187?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR2sovMgyo99AUrU323TsbpbOQ3yOuawn6nq496SZ_WH4tuICRG3XNoRXzg

09/18/2023

Last week, we, along with the Erie County Environmental Management Council, were awarded a Public Outreach Award at the New York Upstate Chapter - American Planning Association Annual Conference for the Erie County Community Climate Action Plan.

Erie County has worked over the past two years to draft an equity-centered Community Climate Action Plan. The planning process was overseen by the Department of Environment and Planning with guidance from the Community Climate Change Task Force. More than 100 volunteers from almost 70 stakeholder organizations participated in Working Groups to create the draft Plan. Each Working Group was co-led by a volunteer and a County staff member. Public outreach during the planning process was robust and diverse, resulting in almost 10,000 people signing up for email updates and hundreds of public comments being received before the draft Plan was released.

09/12/2023

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09/12/2023

You won't want to miss this one!

09/12/2023

Per New York State Agriculture and Markets Law Section 303-b, the Erie County Legislature designated September 1 through September 30 as the annual thirty-day period during which landowners may submit requests to include predominantly viable agricultural land into an existing certified agricultural district.

The 2023 Open Enrollment period is now open. Requests to enroll land can be submitted at erie.gov/agenrollment.

For more information on Agricultural Districts, visit erie.gov/agriculture.

09/11/2023

Here's a flyer with this fall's Repair Cafe schedule. Please share.

09/11/2023

We were very happy to offer this collection to the community. If you have paint or Household Hazardous Waste, see erie.gov/recycling for proper recycling or disposal options.

09/08/2023

Check out small business events happening next week!
https://wnybeinbusiness.org/calendar/

09/07/2023

Recycle Right NY is an education and outreach effort informed by more than 100 recycling professionals from across New York State. We are here to remove the guesswork from recycling by providing the information and resources you need to recycle right. Join us as we strive to help New Yorkers become

08/31/2023

Our Recycling Coordinator, Amy Alduino and Darren Cotton, Executive Director of the Tool Lending Library are strategizing on ways to encourage reuse. Check out this innovative organization at 2626 Main Street near Amherst St. Why buy when you can be a member, borrow and return!

08/30/2023

Erie County's next Household Hazardous Waste Collection event will be held on Sept 30th. These events ensure hazardous materials are properly disposed of, protecting the environment and first responders.
Sign up and reserve your spot today: https://loom.ly/cixha0I

08/28/2023

It was rain barrels and composters going everywhere as residents from Erie and Niagara Counties picked up their pre-ordered items both Saturday and Sunday in the Town of Amherst. There were some who forgot to pick up their order, so please watch for alternative pick up date and location. To find out about the Western New York Stormwater Coalition and why rain barrels are so important: https://www3.erie.gov/environment/western-new-york-stormwater-coalition

08/28/2023

🍂The Fall Dare to Repair Season is approaching & we have new dates! 🍁

We're kicking off on Saturday, September 16th & co-hosting Dare to Repair with The Tool Library from 11AM - 2PM at the Elaine M. Panty Branch Library! Don't miss it! 🧰

Register for the event here: https://thetoollibrary.org/daretorepair/

08/28/2023

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08/26/2023

08/26/2023

We had a great day distributing rain barrels and compost bins that were pre-ordered through our sale. Way to go Erie County residents for helping protect our environment.

08/25/2023

Here’s a look at our food scraps composting site which is located at the Erie County Correctional Facility. It utilizes any unused food from the Correctional Facility and the Erie County Holding Center.

08/25/2023

Check out small business events happening next week! https://wnybeinbusiness.org/calendar/

08/24/2023

this weekend and earn Erie Grown Passport points❗

To find out more, and for Passport materials, visit erie.gov/eriegrownpassport.

08/19/2023

use the QR code to sign up or go to erie.gov/recycling

08/18/2023

Are you a small business owner or thinking of starting a business? Check out our resource navigator at

WNY Be In Business is your place to find information, help, and resources for starting or growing your Western New York based business.

08/18/2023

Pre registration is required. To sign up go to erie.gov/recycling

08/16/2023

Scan the QR code or register at erie.gov/recycling

08/11/2023

SCORE Buffalo Niagara will be offering an all-day, in-person cornerstone business startup workshop "Starting & Managing Your Own Business" on Saturday, August 26 from 8:30am - 5:00 pm in Lockport, NY.

Register here: https://www.score.org/buffaloniagara/event/starting-managing-your-own-business-–-august-2023-0045

08/09/2023

08/09/2023

Yesterday the Erie County Environmental Management Council celebrated the Climate Change Task Force, which has guided the development of the County's Community Climate Action Plan. Thanks to the County Executive and Deputy County Executive for joining us and thier ongoing support and a very special thanks to all of the amazing volunteers who are making Erie County a better place for all!

08/07/2023

It’s National Farmers Market Week! 🍉🌽🍅

Find out what’s in season at Erie Grown: erie.gov/eriegrown and visit a farmers market near you this week.

Which market are you going to?

08/04/2023

Thinking about starting to compost or getting that rain barrel you've always wanted? You won't want to miss this chance! Find our more here: https://erie.compostersale.com/ and note, if you live in an eligible municipality, you could save 75%!!

08/02/2023

📣 CALL FOR DONATIONS!!!

We want YOUR surplus plates and glasses! 🍽️🥤

In an effort to make our Gather Garden + Grow Fundraiser as low waste as possible we will have reusable plates, glasses, and utensils along with a wash station on-site to eliminate the need for disposable items.

We still need the following items and quantities:
- Plates: 50
- Glasses: 125

📩 If you think you might be able to help, please send us a DM or email us at [email protected]

Our long-term goal is to incorporate all this flatware into our inventory so our members can organize their own low/no waste events! 🙌♻️🌎

Be sure to join us on Saturday, August 12th to see these bad boys in action 😎

12/23/2022

A State of Emergency is in effect for all of Erie County as of 7 a.m. on Friday, December 23 in anticipation of the coming multi-day Blizzard.
A Travel Advisory is now in effect for the entire county. No unnecessary travel is recommended.
Please be safe out there over the next few days.

12/23/2022

Some good tips from Recycle Right NY!

Boxes and ribbons🎁
There’s always so many
Wrapping paper options
The choices are plenty
Decisions, decisions🤔
Which wrapping paper to use?
Take a look at the chart
To help you pick and choose
Careful choices💡
Made with less haste
Means a happy holiday for the Earth
Because of less waste
There’s reuse and recycling♻
And composting too
Consider a greener wrapping option
And our environment will thank you! 🌎✨