Sustainability Initiative
The Valley Cottage Library is a member of the Sustainable Libraries Initiative's Sustainable Libraries Certification Program.
What is the SLCP?
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The Sustainable Libraries Initiative’s Sustainable Libraries Certification Program (SLCP) provides Valley Cottage Library with a tested, structured path forward to increase our library’s commitment to environmental stewardship, economic feasibility, and social equity.
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VALLEY COTTAGE LIBRARY SUSTAINABILITY POLICY
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Used Household Battery Collection
October 1 - 31
We're collecting household batteries for recycling! Drop off your used, single-use AA, AAA, C, D, button cell, and 9-volt batteries at our Circulation desk. NO rechargeable or Lithium-ion batteries. For safe transport and storage, please tape the ends of 9-volt batteries with clear tape.
Food Scraps Composting Bags
Town of Clarkstown residents can now pick up their food scraps composting bags at the Library!
Bags can be picked up at the Circulation Desk.
Clarkstown residents must first register for the composting program at the Clarkstown Town Hall or Highway Department.
For more information on the food scraps composting program, visit: www.clarkstown.gov
Plastic Bag and Film Recycling
Don’t trash your plastic bags, bring them to the Library to be recycled!
Drop off your plastic bags and film in the collection box in the Library’s vestibule. Plastic must be clean, dry and free of food residue.
ACCEPTABLE PLASTIC
Produce bags, store bags, ice bags, Ziploc® and other similar bags, cereal box liners, case overwrap (from cases of water, paper towels, etc.), bread bags, newspaper sleeves, dry cleaning bags, bubble wrap, plastic e-commerce mailers.
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UNACCEPTABLE PLASTIC
Frozen food bags, candy bar wrappers, chip bags, net or mesh produce bags, pet food bags, degradable/compostable bags or film, pre-washed salad bags, hot dog or meat wrap packaging, six-pack rings, disposable gloves, masks or protective wear, pool covers, lamination film, vinyl shower curtains or tablecloths, bedding or linen packaging, shiny/crinkly films like floral wrap
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Part of the NexTrex Recycling Challenge. For more information on what can be recycled, click HERE.
