Westchester, Explained 10: Talking Trash, Recycling and Why Westchester's Waste Goals Are Paving the Way for a Cleaner Future

As an extension of our weekly "This Week in Westchester - The Podcast" we welcome you to Westchester, Explained. In this special long-form series we take you deeper into the headlines, decisions and policies shaping Westchester County and their impact on your family, your neighborhood and your future. Here we slow it down, dig in and bring in the people doing the work, and we explain not just what the County is doing, but why it matters.Because government should be clear. This is your County. And this is Westchester, Explained. On this episode, we’re talking trash -- and recycling -- with Westchester County’s Department of Environmental Facilities. We break down how Westchester became one of the top recycling counties in New York State, why our recycling program is actually working and how residents are helping divert thousands of tons of waste from landfills every year.From pizza boxes and plastic straws to food scrap composting and textile recycling, we answer some of the biggest recycling questions residents have every day. And as New York pushes toward an ambitious eighty-five percent waste diversion goal -- we’ll explore how Westchester plans to lead the way toward a cleaner, more sustainable future.---Do you have feedback or a suggestion for a future podcast topic? Please let us know by emailing [email protected] and include Podcast in the subject line.For the latest news & updates visit the Westchester County Newsroom or follow us on social:  Instagram  |  Facebook  |  X (Twitter)  |  LinkedIn  |  YouTube