The following municipalities have been recognized for strong performance in the recycling of various classes of recyclables for the year 2005:

• Paper: Yonkers (5,463 tons); Greenburgh (3,266)
• Commingled (glass, metal cans, aluminum and plastics coded 1 & 2): Yonkers (2,340 tons)
• Yard Waste: Yonkers (38,323 tons); Yorktown (25,851 tons); New Rochelle (17,489 tons)
• Bulk Metal: Harrison (3,061 tons)
• Tires: Yonkers (101 tons); White Plains (62 tons); Mt. Vernon (55 tons)
• Electronics: Yonkers (86 tons); New Rochelle (63 tons)
• Motor Oil: Yorktown (28 tons)
• Publication Awards

The following municipalities have been recognized for publishing exceptional residential recycling/sanitation schedules and informational packets in 2006:
Town/Village of Harrison
Village/Town of Mount Kisco
City of Peekskill
City of White Plains
City of Yonkers 

Village of Tarrytown
For an Outstanding Multi Family Dwelling Recycling Education Program  

The Village of Tarrytown had a recycling rate of 33% in 2005. Not a bad rate, yet the Village wanted to move forward, beyond that accomplishment. To do that the Village has implemented an admirable multi family building recycling education program. We expect to see results of these educational efforts in the 2006 data. Press contact: Claudia Mausner, Recycling Chairperson, Tarrytown Environmental Advisory Council@ (914)631-7587. 

City of Yonkers, Dept. of Public Works:
For Outstanding Accomplishments in the Organic Yard Waste Recycling Program 

The City of Yonkers has set an example of operational excellence at its Organic Yard Waste Transfer Site.  The City has successfully transferred over 40,000 tons of yard waste, to metropolitan area commercial composting facilities, propelling the City into a class of its own in terms of recycling program achievement.  This significant accomplishment by the City Public Works Department is the result of excellent operational knowledge, from the department head, Commissioner John Lizewski, down through the ranks, to and including the staff who operate the yard waste loading equipment.  The Deputy Commissioner and Directors involved in management of this program are also important people in making this program work so well.  High volumes of material are brought into a relatively small transfer yard and in the final analysis, it ran like a well oiled clock.  The City of Yonkers has publicly praised the County’s contractor City Carting of Westchester, for a steady supply of empty tractor trailers, which facilitates prompt loading and removal of the yard waste.  Yonkers cooperation with neighboring communities continues, as the City assists them in transferring significant volumes of yard waste for recycling.  Providing yet another reason for recognition of the City of Yonkers Department of Public Works. 

Starbucks
 For Outstanding Accomplishments in Post Consumer Recycling EffortsWestchester County is home of 18 Starbucks retail stores.In an effort to reduce their solid waste disposed, Starbucks’ “Grounds for Garden Program” provides used coffee grinds to customers for use in vegetable and flower gardens.  Starbucks also promotes reuse by using 10% post consumer recycled fiber in their coffee cups, and by offering a discount to customers who bring their own cup. The Yonkers store manager Jim Powers is Starbucks’ designated Recycling Coordinated for all Starbucks in the Westchester area.  Mr. Powers visited all Starbucks outlets to educate staff and insure full compliance.  For additional information, Mr. Powers can be reached at (914) 337-0139 or (845)598-6781.

 Village of Scarsdale
For Collecting the Most Cell Phones for Recycling 
The 2006 “Cell Phone Recycling Award” is presented to the Village of Scarsdale and Mrs. Donna Conkling, the Village Clerk.  Scarsdale residents recycled over thirteen hundred unwanted cell phones.  Proceeds from the cell phone will help a fund for victims of domestic violence through the Westchester County & Verizon HopeLine Cell Phone Collection Program.  The community is an example of recycling excellence in Westchester County. 

Allison Stabile
For Personal Commitment and Dedication to Promoting Recycling in Her Village For over ten years Allison Stabile has been in communication with the County’s Recycling Office on activities and programs to excelerate recycling in her home town, Village of Mamaroneck. Alison’s interest to promote recycling started with the Rye Neck Union Free School District, where she initiated and ran annual school assemblies, including the creation of the “Recycling Lady” – a mascot costume character for the Daniel Warren Elementary School.  Allison also serves on the Environmental Committee of the Village of Mamaroneck and supports programs related to organic yard waste collection throughout the village and recycling collection in local parks.