The Peru Gazette

Clinton County, September 2, 2022. In April, the Clinton County Health Department’s Eat Smart Waste Less, Clinton County (ESWL) partnered with Casella Waste Management at the Clinton County Solid Waste & Recycling Facility to provide green cone solar digesters to county residents at a reduced rate. The Earth Day sale proved successful and resulted in a waitlist of over 100 eager residents. ESWL was able to purchase additional green cone solar digesters and they are now available for purchase. 

By using the sun’s energy and tapping into the surrounding micro-organisms, solar digesters provide a low-maintenance, space-sensitive alternative to traditional food scraps recycling options, like composting. The solar-heated unit safely eliminates cooked and uncooked food waste, including items your backyard composter can’t handle such as meat, fish, bones, and dairy products. For more information, visit www.greenconeusa.com. 

Green cone solar digesters will be available at a reduced cost of $50 beginning on Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 at the Schuyler Falls Convenience Station, 404 Sand Road, Morrisonville, NY 12962. All funds collected from the sale will be used to purchase additional digesters to sell to the public at a discounted rate. 

Convenience Station hours are: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9 am – 4 pm and Wednesdays and Fridays from 12 pm to 4 pm. Cash or personal checks will be accepted for payment. Supplies are limited. 

ESWL is an initiative to reduce food waste and is supported through funding from the Environmental Protection Fund administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).