Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Solid Waste Management Announces Community Input Sessions

Jun 26, 2024

AKWESASNE — (Ohiarí:ha/June 26, 2024) The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Solid Waste Management Program announces Community Input Sessions regarding Solid Waste Management to take place on July 9th, July 10th, and July 11th.

The Solid Waste Management Department in collaboration are inviting the community share their experience with waste removal services provided by SRMT.

The goal is to gather community stories that highlight the need and importance of long-term congressional appropriations for Tribal solid waste management operations. Currently there is no consistent source of Federal funding for the operation and maintenance of Tribal solid waste programs.

The benefits of sharing your story include: future program funding for community waste management, expanded access to trash and recycling services, reduced illegal dumps and improve environmental health. The first ten (10) participants to sign up to share their story will receive a $10 gift card.

For more information, or to set a time to meet, please call (518) 358-5937 or email les.benedict@srmt-nsn.gov.