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New electronics recycling law now in effect for businesses

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - A new law is now in effect for businesses when it comes to recycling electronics.

DEC: Ban on disposing rechargeable batteries in NYS goes into effect

ALBANY, N.Y. - A provision in the New York State Rechargeable Battery Recycling Act prohibiting disposal of most rechargeable batteries as a solid waste in the state starts Monday, announced the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Local schools among those honored by DEC Green Schools Challenge

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the winners of the Green Schools Challenge, a program to recognize those schools that are working to improve solid waste management by developing waste reduction, reuse, recycling, composting and/or recycled product purchasing and packaging programs.

Park clean-up part of local Earth Day projects

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Local students are supporting Earth Day by cleaning up their neighborhood park. BOCES Utica Access students and The Cornhill Neighborhood Association participated in The Great American Clean-Up Project Friday.

In honor of Earth Day 2011, AAA offers five ways to drive 'Greener'

UTICA, N.Y. - With Earth Day 2011 celebrations this week, AAA offers drivers some tips on how they can drive 'greener' and save some money in the process.

Verizon given greenlight to limit distribution of White Pages

ALBANY, N.Y. - The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today granted Verizon New York Inc. permission to provide residential white page directories only to customers upon request. The Commission's decision to ensure that residential white page directories are only sent to those customers who want them will reduce paper waste and improve the overall environment.

Dredging of Utica Harbor begins

UTICA, NY (WKTV) - Utica Mayor David Roefaro has a vision of what he hopes a new development in North Utica called Harbor Point will look like.

Old Utica Community Action Agency building going 'Green'

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - A long-time vacant building in downtown Utica is getting a new lease on life.

Renewed interest in preserving produce spurs workshop

HERKIMER, N.Y. - Food Preservation 101" will be the topic of the Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Herkimer County workshops to be held Wednesday, August 11 from 6:30 - 8 pm at St. John’s Catholic Church located at 7514 Main Street, in Newport.

City of Utica to use rain barrels to tackle sewer overflow

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - The City of Utica is tackling a sewer overflow problem, which means you might start seeing rain buckets on your commute.