A Recycling Problem Tires Dumped Into Indian Brook
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[FREE] Serving Philipstown and Beacon Cold Spring Sound Page 9 AUGUST 31, 2018 161 MAIN ST., COLD SPRING, N.Y. | highlandscurrent.org Tires Dumped into Indian Brook State investigating incidents in Garrison By Michael Turton s many as 100 tires were dumped this month in and near Indian ABrook in Garrison, prompting an investigation by state and local officials. About two weeks ago, dozens of truck, tractor, all-terrain vehicle and automobile tires were found in and along the brook from above the waterfall to about a quar- ter-mile upstream, near the hairpin turn on Indian Brook Road. Philipstown resident David Marzollo said he noticed on Friday, Aug. 17, that a few tires had been tossed below Indian Brook Road as he prepared to go for a run. “I thought pulling them up to the road would be my exercise for the day,” he re- called. “I care about that place. My friends and I have been going to Indian Brook all TOPPING OFF THE SUMMER — A participant in the Desmond-Fish’s summer reading program prepares to put the finishing touch our lives.” on her ice cream sundae on Aug. 21 at an end-of-summer party at the Garrison library. For more photos, see Page 8. Marzollo, who is the son of Claudio Photo by Ross Corsair Marzollo, a longtime member of the Phil- ipstown Recreation Commission, and the the brook because they had become em- late children’s book author Jean Marzollo, bedded in the mud and were difficult to A Recycling Problem got more of a workout than he expected. remove. “I thought there were maybe a dozen While he was placing the tires on the Collapse of global markets reaches Highlands tires” he said, but he ended up lugging 52 side of the road, a passerby, Paula Andros to the road. He left about a dozen tires in Provet, photographed him and his vehi- By Jeff Simms cle. “She thought I was the one dumping the tires!” he said with e throw it away, and the Chinese a laugh. buy it. After realizing Marzollo W Or they did. For years, China was in cleanup mode, Provet was the world’s top purchaser of recycled thanked him for being “a savior materials, and the U.S. supplied 40 per- of our beautiful environment” cent of its raw cardboard, paper and plas- and shared her photos with the tic. The material was remade into every- Hudson Highlands Land Trust thing from shipping boxes to construction and The Current. The land trust pipes. posted the images on Facebook, That changed last year, when Chinese recognizing Marzollo as a “con- leaders announced plans to tackle the servation hero.” country’s historic pollution by recycling Evan Thompson, the man- more material from its own waste. The Cold Spring has placed separate ager of Fahnestock and Hudson rules seemingly changed overnight, said cans around the village for trash and Highlands State Parks, said an- Steve Hastings, the director of municipal recyclables. Photo by J. Simms other 12 tires were removed the development for Republic Services, the country, Hastings told the Beacon City next day (Aug. 18) from Indian company that hauls trash and recycling Council at its Monday (Aug. 27) meeting. Brook on state-owned land just away from Beacon. The culprit is contamination — food above the waterfall. While Vietnam, Thailand and other scraps, grease and hazardous materials George Lansbury, who lives countries continue to buy U.S. recyclables, that seep into the recycling stream. While Dave Marzollo collected 52 tires on Aug. 24 that on Avery Road, said he also re- the ripple effect of the disappearing Chi- China would accept recycled materials were illegally dumped in or near Indian Brook in moved a number of tires from the nese market has reached the Highlands with a 3 or 4 percent contamination rate, Garrison. Photo by Paula Andros Provet brook, (Continued on Page 3) and nearly every other local market in the the country now (Continued on Page 7) 2 AUGUST 31, 2018 The Highlands Current highlandscurrent.org On the Spot By Michael Turton Five Questions: CHARLOTTE GUERNSEY What is your fondest By Alison Rooney memory from the summers 5 of your youth? harlotte Guernsey owns Lambs Hill 1999, and that helped. Bridal Boutique and Gate House Re- Twenty years ago I saw Calty in Beacon. what this city could do, so I bought something, lived What prompted you to open a bridal here, and put my own boutique? I was handling condo sales at 1 East money into it. That’s not Main St. and decided to buy a couple my- possible for many people, self. I own a wedding venue called Lambs particularly nowadays. Hill, and I envisioned creating a hub at Has Beacon reached its 1 East Main with photographers and all potential? the other services. After the dress per- It has come up a lot over son backed out, I decided to give it a try. the past five years, but I wanted to design something pretty and there’s still a lot on the intimate, bringing in my fine arts back- drawing board. There are ground and my love of all things eques- and will be more people, trian. I wanted it to look expensive but and more development, with Hudson Valley pricing — rustic farm which helps to give us a mixed with mirrors and chandeliers. thriving Main Street. There will be a correction to all Is there a lot of squabbling between the rising prices. There are “Driving up to the Vanderbilt Mansion mothers and daughters? in Hyde Park when I was 8 years old.” That’s what you see on reality TV be- a lot of fundamental things ~Carolyn Kniffin, Cold Spring cause they need drama. More often mom going for Beacon: we’re not wants what the bride wants. We have a dependent on one business range of styles and a large inventory of and we have a quaint Main plus sizes for the bridesmaids because we Street nestled between the want everyone to feel good about them- river and the mountains. selves and what they’re wearing. We also It’s a great place to be and host parties where the bridal party can a great place to invest in. try out hair and makeup ideas and acces- sories and, of course, eat and drink. Charlotte Guernsey Photo by Casey Morris What do brides ask for? It’s usually simple, bold and modern, very Meghan Markle [the American who married Prince Harry in May]. Some say “absolutely no strapless” and wind up with one. Many say they want “sexy, but not inappropriate.” For that, we can add a bolero for the ceremony, then she can take it off. We had a bride who put a skirt over a jumpsuit. We’ve had bridesmaids wear jumpsuits at the rehearsal dinner. We’ve “Swimming at Evander Childs School had couples both wanting a dress. in the Bronx, and having a shaved ice What advice do you have for people with syrup from the truck out front.” trying to open businesses? artful cooking / event planning ~Richard Curtin, Philipstown If you go in with realistic expectations, it can work. If customers feel they’re get- 845-424-8204 ting value at fair prices, they’ll be loyal. I bought my first building in Beacon in www.freshcompany.net Read what your neighbors are saying: Visit our Comments section online. For more information on where to fi nd things or what’s happening, visit: Community Directory “The long days, starry nights, and a Expanded Calendar tuna-fish sandwich, with a bit of sand Arts & Leisure in it, at the beach!” ~Judith Tantleff-Napoli, Beacon highlandscurrent.org highlandscurrent.org The Highlands Current AUGUST 31, 2018 3 Tires Dumped into Where to Take Your Tires Indian Brook (from Page 1) tate law requires tire sellers to accept the same size and quantity of used tires which flows near his property. Those tires for recycling when new tires are purchased or installed. But some retailers, and the 52 collected by Marzollo were as a community service, will accept any tires. Mavis Tire, for example, which stacked near his driveway, waiting for S has shops in Philipstown and Beacon, will recycle up to four passenger car tires per disposal. person, per year, even if not purchased from Mavis, for $1 each. Lansbury said he has seen occasional The Transfer Station in Beacon at littering along Indian Brook Road, “but 90 Dennings Ave. accepts waste tires never anything like this; this is astronom- from city residents, and Royal Cart- ical.” He estimated that at least 100 tires ing customers can drop tires at its have been dumped along the road and transfer station at 409 Route 82 in last week posted “No Dumping” signs on Hopewell Junction. The Philipstown two trees at the hairpin turn that warn of Recycling Center on Lane Gate Road video surveillance. does not take tires, nor does the Vil- Lansbury said he was heartened by the lage of Cold Spring curbside pro- number of residents who offered to help gram. with the cleanup. He also hopes that ef- Waste tires are reduced by recy- forts by the town and state, along with cling plants to “crumb rubber” that media coverage, will discourage further can be repurposed as playground illegal dumping. “If people see something, Signs posted by George Lansbury mats and construction products. they should say something,” he said. Photo by M. Turton One way to recycle a tire Photo by Andy Jennings (The steel belts are removed with A woman who lives in the area who did that more tires had been rolled down the magnets.) Used tires also can be re- not want to be named may have happened embankment.