QSWAB is made up of a diverse group of Queens residents, business owners, civic leaders, and advocates who are committed to working towards a greener & cleaner.
Queens, NY
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Queens Solid Waste Advisory Board retweeted
My office is dedicated to building a more sustainable & equitable NYC. That's why I'm asking @NYCSanitation to reconsider their decision to pause the Queen's composting program this winter. An accessible and reliable composting program is what our communities deserve.
Queens Solid Waste Advisory Board retweeted
"Addressing NYC's organic waste output isn’t just about keeping our streets rodent free. It’s about communities…where our waste ends up in polluting incinerators and towering landfills, including the largest in the state: Seneca Meadows." citylimits.org/2023/01/26/op…
Queens Solid Waste Advisory Board retweeted
One #plasticfree day leads to more!
So what are you waiting for?
Join us & @urbanschoolfood districts, Dallas ISD, San Diego USD, Balto City, LA USD, & @NYCSchools for #plasticfreelunch Day on Nov 2nd! There's still time ⏰ to plan. Everyone is invited! plasticfreelunch.org
Queens Solid Waste Advisory Board retweeted
1/2 Want to know why we support @SteveEngles excellent EPR bill and we do NOT endorse Senator @toddkaminsky weak EPR bill? We've prepared a detailed comparison to make it easy to see what each does (& does not) do: beyondplastics.squarespace.c… @AllOurEnergy @NYPIRG @agreenewyork
Queens Solid Waste Advisory Board retweeted
Another voice of support for @SteveEngles 2 strong new bills to reduce packaging waste & save taxpayer $ from Ellen Neumaier, president of Aurorans for Climate and Environmental Sense. We couldn't agree more. @TheBuffaloNews buffalonews.com/opinion/lett… @CarlHeastie @CPeoplesStokes
Queens Solid Waste Advisory Board retweeted
A call to action for NYS residents to support these two very important bills introduced by NYS Assemblyman @SteveEngles which will cut #plasticpollution! Make your calls today! @PlasticsBeyond
NY🍎residents, pls📞call your state legislators to urge them to support @SteveEngles #EPR bill & #BiggerBetterBottleBill (w/ @SRachelMay as Senate sponsor) to cut #plasticpollution packaging waste and #GHG emissions🌎Then pls share! 📢actionnetwork.org/forms/call…
Queens Solid Waste Advisory Board retweeted
Sign up to submit your testimony for the March 4 Committee on Sanitation meeting, and help save our compost from the @NYCMayor’s threatened budget cuts.
You can submit via Zoom, via phone, or submit your testimony online. 👉🏽👉🏽👉🏽council.nyc.gov/testify/
#saveourcompost
Save the date: Testify at the Committee on Sanitation’s public hearing on March 4 at 10:30 AM. Make your voice heard and #saveourcompost More info on joining the meeting to come later today. 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
Queens Solid Waste Advisory Board retweeted
311 complaints about 🗑 and 🐀 have gone up 40% during the pandemic. We’re in a sanitation crisis!
We need:
✅ more frontline sanitation services
❌ not more cuts to @NYCSanitation!
Join us Thursday for a rally to demand @NYCMayor #GetSanitationDone
Queens Solid Waste Advisory Board retweeted
🎉Officially sworn in! Thank you @NYCCouncil for letting me drag the clerk out to Bushwick. It was an incredible feeling to take the oath with these special people. I’m ready for all we are going to do together. 🙌🏽
Queens Solid Waste Advisory Board retweeted
news: @SenSanders calls for a vote on the floor of the senate on the build back better act.
“let mr. manchin explain to the people of west virginia why he doesn’t have the guts to stand up to powerful special interests."
Queens Solid Waste Advisory Board retweeted
This is an essential program to keep useful and usable items out of the landfills. Let's get the word out! @Manhattan_SWAB @BkSWAB @QueensSWAB #reuse #recycle
Need hula hoops? What about chairs/tables? Do you have a computer, printer or electric stovetop? The @donateNYC Exchange matches "needs" & "haves" from businesses & non-profits. This keeps good items from the trash & helps groups get what they need! Info: on.nyc.gov/3sMQ28i
ALT Screen grab of donateNYC website showing items that are either “wanted” or are “available” for businesses and non-profits. Photos of items include hula hoops, tables, chairs, computers, printers, electric stovetops.
ALT Screen grab of donateNYC website showing items that are either “wanted” or are “available” for businesses and non-profits. Photos of items include hula hoops, tables, chairs, computers, printers, electric stovetops.
Queens Solid Waste Advisory Board retweeted
We always say, “Recycle Right” But how do you do that?!
Watch as our educator breaks it down into three simple steps.
When you learn what, how and when to recycle, you will #RecycleRight!
Queens Solid Waste Advisory Board retweeted
ANNOUNCEMENT OF 2022 DATES: Circular City Week New York returns from 21-27 March 2022! In 2022 we welcome both in-person activities in #NYC and virtual events.
#growing #awareness #together
#CircularCityWeek is brought to you by @DKCleantechHub @DanskIndustri @stateofgreendk
Queens Solid Waste Advisory Board retweeted
Exciting new plans announced for a "cleaner, greener, healthier," more sustainable @NYCHA . Watch the discussion here: facebook.com/ManhattanSWAB @Manhattan_SWAB @BkSWAB @QueensSWAB #recycling #zerowaste
@NYCHA and Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx Solid Waste Advisory Boards (SWAB) To Convene Panel Discussion on the Future of Recycling in New York City today from 1:00 p.m. to 3 p.m at Wagner Houses.
Queens Solid Waste Advisory Board retweeted
It’s the 21st century. No to NYC Intro 2349. No to expansion of waste-by rail until all rail cars of waste have solid covers! No more waste blowoff, leachate, and odors from open rail cars of garbage! @QueensSWAB @QnsBPRichards
Queens Solid Waste Advisory Board retweeted
Council Fast-Tracks Exceptions From Landmark Waste Equity Law, Enraging Queens Residents thecity.nyc/environment/2021… via @THECITYNY No to Intro 2349! @QueensSWAB @QnsBPRichards @ReynosoBrooklyn @BrianLehrer
Queens Solid Waste Advisory Board retweeted
Calling all Council Members to vote NO on Intro 2349, a bill that would undermine the Waste Equity Law’s progress to cap the amount of garbage handled in overburdened districts.
Intro 2349 would poke holes in a law to reduce polluting fumes + truck traffic in our communities.
Queens Solid Waste Advisory Board retweeted
Hey NYC, still confused about #plastic #recycling? Remember, all RIGID plastic should be placed in your recycling bin with other metal and glass #recyclables. But how do you know if a plastic is rigid?! Our recycling educator will explain…
Queens Solid Waste Advisory Board retweeted
Hey NYC - please put all RIGID or HARD #plastic in your home #recycling bin! Some soft plastics may be brought back to the store for recycling, but should never go in your home bin. #RecycleRight #RecycleRightNY