10-26-09 Orange Opens New Transfer Station In New Hampton

Environmentally Friendly Facility on time, under budget, says Diana Goshen- Orange County Executive Edward A. Diana and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Regional Director Willie Janeway were joined by Orange County egislators Mike Pillmeier, Jeff Berkman, Michael Paduch, Wayne Decker and Greg Townsend as Mr. Janeway presented the final permit to begin operating the new solid waste transfer station.

“This facility incorporates a host of green technologies such as waste oil heat, reflective roofing, high efficiency lighting, air doors to control blowing trash and a new storm water management plan to meet the needs of our residents while protecting our environment,” Diana said. “Furthermore, I am happy to report that this facility is on time, under budget and will provide years of efficient service.”

NYS DEC Director Willie Janeway spoke about the importance of environmentally conscious projects and how they can benefit the local economy.

The new facility will allow Orange County to double its handling capacity and the facility is permitted to accept municipal solid waste from residential, commercial and institutional sources. This new station located at Training Center Way in New Hampton replaces the old open-air facility which has serviced County residents since the 1980’s.

For further information on this release please contact Richard Mayfield in the County Executive’s Office at 845-291-2721.

L-R Legislators Mike Pillmeier, Jeff Berkman, Mike Paduch, NYS DEC Regional Director Willie Janeway, Orange DPW Commissioner Ed Fares, County Executive Edward Diana, Legislator Wayne Decker and Legislator Greg Townsend