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Solid Waste and Materials Management

2026last touched · 22 source resolutions
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Resolutions governing garbage and solid waste collection operations, pay-as-you-throw rate schedules, recycling and composting programs, the PANDA intermunicipal solid waste agreement, and roll-off and leaf disposal contracts.
Synthesis written as-of 2026-07-31. A time-bounded clause in this rule expires on 2028-06-07
In force, by year of last update
2026this year
PANDA Board Director Appointments
Alex Geller is appointed as the Village's Primary Director to the PANDA Board of Directors, and Faith Barr is appointed as Alternate Director, both with terms ending June 7, 2028.[22]
2025
PANDA Intermunicipal Cooperation Agreement
The Mayor is authorized to sign the PANDA Intermunicipal Cooperation Agreement including Rider, valid through 2029.[16]
Compost Program — Laughing Fox Farm Food Scrap Pickup
The Mayor is authorized to sign a contract with Laughing Fox Farm LLC to provide food scrap pickup service for the Village's County-grant-funded compost pilot program. The contract term is at-will, allowing cancellation with a minimum 30-day notice.[17]
Compost Program — Dutchess County Grant Agreement
The Mayor is authorized to sign the agreement with Dutchess County related to the Village's Compost Program grant. The annual ongoing cost of the program shall not exceed $1,000 per year.[15][20]
Textile Curbside Pickup Program
The Village is authorized to participate in a free textile recycling program in partnership with Dutchess County and Helpsy, with curbside pickup available to residents.[18]
Intermunicipal Agreement — Village of Tivoli Solid Waste Collection
The Mayor is authorized to sign an Intermunicipal Agreement with the Village of Tivoli for garbage and recycling collection and transportation. All collection costs are paid by the Village of Tivoli.[19]
Bulk Tag Mattress and Box Spring Surcharge
The additional fee for disposal of a mattress or box spring with a Bulk Tag is $10.00 per item, effective immediately upon passage in December 2025. The base Bulk Tag price remains $25.00.[21]
2024
Roll-Off Dumpster Contract — Royal Carting
The Mayor is authorized to sign a contract with Royal Carting (via NYS piggyback contract) for a 6-yard dumpster at the Village Highway Garage, replacing the prior 4-yard dumpster. This contract supersedes the earlier month-to-month arrangement with Welsh/Royal Carting.[13][14]
2022
Library Garbage Tag Sales
The Red Hook Library is authorized to sell Village garbage tags on the Village's behalf with no markup, allowing residents to purchase tags during hours when Village Hall is not open. All garbage tag funds must remain separate from Library funds.[11]
Garbage Tag Cash Drawer Starting Balance
The starting balance of the garbage tag cash drawer is set at $100.[12]
2018
Pay-As-You-Throw Small Tag Rate
The small (blue) garbage tag rate is $3.00 per tag, effective January 1, 2019.[3][9][10]
Pay-As-You-Throw Large Tag Rate
The large (red) garbage tag rate is $6.00 per tag, effective January 1, 2019.[3][9][10]
2012
Garbage Tag Newsletter Discount
A 10% discount is offered on garbage tag sales to residents who bring in the Village newsletter at time of purchase.[8]
2011
Landfill Brush Burning
Brush burning in the Village landfill is authorized on a quarterly basis during winter months. All fire and safety regulations must be followed and the Fire Department must be notified prior to burning.[7]
2010
Garbage Collection Day
The Village garbage pick-up day is Monday, effective January 11, 2010.[2]
2008
Landfill Permit Fee
Village landfill permits are priced at $20.00 per permit. This rate was increased from $5.00 to cover operational and attendant costs.[1]
History · superseded or expired
2024
Dutchess County Compost Grant Application (2024)
Expired. The Mayor was authorized to submit a grant application to Dutchess County for a compost collection program with an 18-month commitment and annual cost not exceeding $1,000. The application authorization expired May 4, 2026; the program itself was subsequently formalized under footnotes 17 and 20.[15]
2023
Roll-Off Dumpster Contract — Welsh/Royal Carting (Month-to-Month)
Superseded by footnote 14 (2024). The Mayor was authorized to sign a month-to-month contract with Welsh/Royal Carting for a roll-off dumpster at the Village Highway Garage.[13]
2017
Pay-As-You-Throw Small Tag Rate — $2.75
Superseded by footnote 10 (2018). Small (blue) tag rate was increased to $2.75 effective June 1, 2017.[9]
Pay-As-You-Throw Large Tag Rate — $5.50
Superseded by footnote 10 (2018). Large (red) tag rate was increased to $5.50 effective June 1, 2017.[9]
2011
PANDA Intermunicipal Agreement (2011–2015)
Authorized renewal of the PANDA intermunicipal agreement for a four-year term with two-year budget negotiations, expiring April 21, 2015. Superseded by the 2025 PANDA agreement.[6]
2010
Pay-As-You-Throw Small Tag Rate — $2.50
Superseded by footnote 9 (2017) and footnote 10 (2018). Small tag rate was set at $2.50 effective May 1, 2010.[3]
Pay-As-You-Throw Large Tag Rate — $5.00
Superseded by footnote 9 (2017) and footnote 10 (2018). Large tag rate was set at $5.00 effective May 1, 2010.[3]
PANDA Contract Adherence and Non-Renewal Rescission (2010–2011)
Tabled resolution to adhere to the 2010 PANDA franchise agreement and rescind the notice of non-renewal for 2011. Superseded by subsequent PANDA agreement renewals.[4]
Leaf Purchase Agreement — A.W. Coon
A.W. Coon's proposal to purchase Village leaves directly from the vacuum rig at $10.00 per load was approved. No subsequent renewal on record; treated as expired/superseded.[5]
Source resolutions
  1. [1]2008-04-07Landfill permit fee increase
  2. [2]2009-11-02Change garbage pick-up day to Monday
  3. [3]2010-04-05Resource Recovery garbage tag price increase
  4. [4]2010-10-21Panda contract adherence and non-renewal rescission
  5. [5]2010-11-01Leaf Purchase Agreement with A.W. Coon
  6. [6]2011-04-21PANDA inter-municipal agreement renewal
  7. [7]2011-10-20Landfill brush burning approval
  8. [8]2012-09-10Approve garbage tag sale with discount
  9. [9]2017-04-10Increase Pay As You Throw Tag Rates For Village Materials Management Program
  10. [10]2018-12-10Increase Pay as You Throw Tag Rates
  11. [11]2022-02-14Approve Red Hook Library garbage tag sales
  12. [12]2022-10-27Increase garbage tag cash drawer balance
  13. [13]2023-04-27Welsh/Royal Carting Roll-Off Dumpster Contract
  14. [14]2024-10-24Royal Carting Dumpster Service Contract
  15. [15]2024-11-04Dutchess County compost collection grant application
  16. [16]2025-02-10PANDA Intermunicipal Cooperation Agreement and Rider
  17. [17]2025-07-14Resolution to Engage Laughing Fox Farm LLC for Food Scrap Pickup Service for the Village Compost Program
  18. [18]2025-09-22Authorize textile curbside pickup program
  19. [19]2025-10-27Intermunicipal Agreement with Village of Tivoli for solid waste collection
  20. [20]2025-10-27Dutchess County Compost Program grant agreement
  21. [21]2025-12-08Resolution to Increase the Bulk Tag Fee Extra for a Mattress or Box Spring
  22. [22]2026-06-08PANDA Board Director Appointments

Synthesized from the chronological history of these resolutions. Each clause shows the year it was last established or amended. The text is a reading aid — for legal force, consult the source resolutions and the Village Code.