03/10/2026
Public Comment Period Open – Draft Local Solid Waste Management Plan
Yates County is asking for public input on the draft Local Solid Waste Management Plan (LSWMP). This plan will help guide how waste and recycling are managed in the county over the next 10 years.
The document reviews current waste practices in Yates County and outlines possible strategies to reduce the amount of material going to landfills while improving recycling, reuse, and other waste reduction efforts.
Residents, businesses, and community members are encouraged to review the draft plan and provide any comments or questions.
The draft plan can be viewed here:
https://www.yatescountyny.gov/706/Local-Solid-Waste-Management-Plan
Comments can be submitted by email to:
[email protected]
The public comment period is open through March 19. Public feedback will be reviewed before the plan is finalized and submitted to New York State.
The Yates County Local Solid Waste Management Plan (LSWMP) is a ten-year planning document developed on behalf of all towns and villages within the County, as required by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The plan describes existing solid waste and recycling programs, eval...
