Otsego County Planning and Solid Waste Department

06/10/2026

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06/10/2026

Our June newsletter is out and one thing is clear: there is so much happening right now!

Learn more about the following training opportunities:
(1) 🗺️Otsego County Planning Department's Tax Parcel Map Viewer Webinar on June 17th ;
(2) 🎓MRB Group's Municipal Bootcamp Training for municipal officials;
(3) 🎓New York Planning Federation's one-day training events; or, read a brief synopsis of the recent Land Use Leadership Alliance Training provided by NYSERDA and MVEDD June 1 - 3.

Interested in 'greening' efforts? 🌎🚰⚡
You'll find information on DEC's Sustainable Business Navigator, NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation's Community Assistance Teams that help communities deal with outdated or damaged water infrastructure, the NYS DOS Community Resilience and Flood Risk Reduction Grant Program, and the Cornell Cooperative Extension Smart Energy Choices Mohawk Valley's Stakeholder Forum.

🎯Join the discussion on a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the Mohawk Valley with the CEDS Steering Committee and MVEDD, the project lead, who will be conducting interviews and workshops in the region to gain insights from the experts.

📅Mark your calendar!
The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event will take place on Friday, August 14th (in Unadilla) and Saturday, August 15th at the County Office Complex from 8:00am-1:00pm.🛢️

Please reach out to us with any questions or if you'd like to discuss any of these opportunities in more detail.

Read all about it here: https://cms2.revize.com/revize/otsegocountynynew/June%202026%20Newsletter.pdf?t=202606101605140&t=202606101605140

06/04/2026

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06/01/2026

🤔Did you know Otsego County has a new tax parcel viewer?

Whether you're new to using online mapping applications or just want to better understand the new mapping tool, we encourage you to attend our live tutorial via webinar on June 17, 2026 from 12pm-1pm.

Register here: tinyurl.com/parcelviewer6

Don't worry if you can't make it! We will record the webinar and post it to our website shortly after.

As always, you can read our step-by-step written tutorials or contact us with your questions anytime! (email: [email protected] or call: 607-547-4225 x1).

🗺️ View maps, tutorials, and more, including the parcel viewer, here: https://www.otsegocountyny.gov/departments/n-r/planning_department/gis.php

05/28/2026

Join us for our Household Hazardous Waste Day Event!

UNADILLA: FRIDAY AUGUST 14 8AM – 11AM
Unadilla Hwy Building
216 Co Hwy 3
Unadilla NY 13849
⚠️No pharmaceuticals accepted at Unadilla event
Unadilla event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1C1SKzCJuQ/

COOPERSTOWN: SATURDAY AUGUST 15 8AM – 1PM
Meadows Office Complex
140 Co Hwy 33W
Cooperstown NY 13326
Cooperstown event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GCto9R8Pk/

✅HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ACCEPTED✅
Paints, Pesticides, Solvents, Mercury, Chemical Cleaners, Batteries*, Anti-Freeze, Hobby & Pool Chemicals, Fluorescent Light Bulbs & More.

Pharmaceuticals (Cooperstown Only)
Expired & Unwanted Prescriptions, Vitamins, Veterinary Medications, Over-the-counter Medications, Lancets, & More. NO Syringes.

*Batteries 12 Volt Car Batteries, Alkaline/Zinc, Ni-Cad (dry/wet), Nickel Iron (wet), Nickel Metal Hydride (dry/wet), Lithium Ion, Lithium Primary, Mercury, Silver Oxide, Button Cells, and Lead Acid

🚫NOT ACCEPTED🚫: Motor Oil, Explosives, Ammunition, Tires, Electric Vehicle Battery Cells, Propane Tanks, Microwaves, ELECTRONICS (electronics now accepted year-round at Oneonta and Cooperstown transfer stations for no charge)

NO SMALL BUSINESSES ACCEPTED AT THIS EVENT. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ONLY, PLEASE.
📞 BUSINESSES, CALL 607-547-4225 TO REGISTER FOR A TIME SLOT ON FRIDAY AUGUST 14 DURING THE SMALL BUSINESS COLLECTION. BUSINESSES *MUST* REGISTER BY AUGUST 1.

05/22/2026

Both the Northern and Southern Transfer Station will be closed Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. Have a safe and happy holiday! Both stations will reopen Tuesday, May 26th.

05/21/2026

We had a nice turnout for our annual training from the NYS Department of State Local Government Services team. The topics could not have been more timely as several of our communities are considering land use moratoria and short term rental regulations.

The Village of Cooperstown is a featured community in their short term rental course!

Thank you to our presenters, Chris and James, and to our municipalities who attended.

Couldn't make it this time? We will continue to share training opportunities through our monthly newsletter. Sign up here: https://www.otsegocountyny.gov/departments/n-r/planning_department/newsletters.php

05/13/2026

Get your comments in!

https://www.otsegocountyny.gov/departments/n-r/planning_department/hazard_mitigation_plan.php

Whether you live or work in Otsego County, we want to know if your municipality's section reflects your experiences with flooding, extreme temperatures, storms, and more.

We would love hear from you, even if it's just to say that everything looks fine.

Our friends at Chenango County Planning Department are also taking feedback on their draft plan. Let's see which county can get the most feedback!

The DRAFT Otsego County Hazard Mitigation Plan is ready for public review and comment! Feedback will be accepted until June 5, 2026.

The draft plan can be viewed here: https://www.otsegocountyny.gov/departments/n-r/planning_department/hazard_mitigation_plan.php

Provide your feedback here:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=uuQPpMer_kiHkrQ4iZNkAFfqPCqWQZBMvfs6or0eaNhUMVNaSDY2UzZXMUY2VDBLNkZVQzVRR01LWC4u&route=shorturl

05/11/2026

It's a new month and with that, our next newsletter is here!

Topics covered in this issue include:

🎓Annual NY Department of State Spring Training for municipal officials the evening of May 19th

🎓Municipal Bootcamp Training for municipal officials regarding solar and battery storage and the local review process

🎓Land Use Leadership Alliance Training from June 1 - 3

🌀Take a look at our draft Hazard Mitigation Plan update and let us know what you think! Your input will help us make it better!

☀️Congratulations are in order as three new Climate Smart Communities in Otsego County are Certified Bronze by NYS DEC!

💰See what additional grant opportunities are available.

☢️Plan for Household Hazardous Waste Day in August.

Read it here: https://cms2.revize.com/revize/otsegocountynynew/May%202026%20Newsletter.pdf?t=202605111106580&t=202605111106580

05/09/2026

Another great year at Earth Fest! Our staff enjoyed talking with folks about recycling, hazard mitigation, and public transportation! Thanks Otsego County Conservation Association for organizing this fun and educational event!