As part of New York State’s weeklong celebration of Earth Week, DEC Regional Director Martin Brand will host a “ReClothe NY” textile recycling event – partnering with the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency (UCRRA) and the Town of New Paltz. The event runs from 9:00 a.m. - Noon.

Regional Director Brand will make remarks at 11:00 a.m. about the benefits of the program. The “Reclothe NY” campaign encourages the public to recycle unwanted clothing, footwear and other textile products. Collection receptacles will be available for recycling drop off from the public for one day only at this location. 

WHAT:           DEC Regional Director Martin Brand to host the “ReClothe NY” Event.

WHO:             DEC Regional Director Martin Brand

                        Mike Hein, Ulster County Executive

WHERE:        New Paltz Village Hall, 25 Plattekill Avenue, New Paltz, NY 12561

WHEN:          11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 25, 2015