Pelhams Develop Plan for Food Scrapping

Written By: Robert Cox

Pelham and Pelham Manor have developed a conceptual framework for an inter-municipal agreement between the two villages regarding a food scraps waste management program.

Following more than three years of critical review, this effort would allow interested residents in both villages to participate in the program. The food scrap drop off facility is slated to be housed and maintained by the Village of Pelham, with Pelham Manor providing necessary financial support for the creation and maintenance of the program. This program is a logical first step toward participation in a food digestion program, as outlined in Westchester County’s report issued earlier this year.

By using food scraps as an energy source, a digestion program would lessen the environmental footprint for food waste by converting material into gas for resale to utilities, creating a circular economy.

Westchester County recently announced that it would reduce the “tip” fee to that charged for regular municipal waste, making this option more affordable than it was previously.

For more information on the Westchester County Food Waste Study, including digestion program, click here.