Erie County DEP

Call for Erie County Artists! Arts in Public Places is seeking proposals for two new public art commissions at the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens and Isle View Park. Apply by: April 20 Virtual Q&A: March 24, 2026 Learn more & apply: erie.gov/publicartions

Did you know that since 2020, Erie County has created about 397,100 pounds of compost preventing about 235 metric tons of greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere! For tips on how you can compost at home, visit: www3.erie.gov/recycling/food…

Erie County's compost program has an electric truck to collect food waste from the Correctional Facility, Holding Center, and Rath Building resulting in roughly 35 metric tons of greenhouse gas emission savings in 2025!

Erie County, in partnership with the Western NY Stormwater Coalition, is once again offering rain barrels and compost bins to encourage households to reduce their environmental footprint through water conservation and reducing fertilizer use. Please visit: erie.compostersale.com

The deadline to be recognized by the Erie County Environmental Management Council Annual Awards is fast approaching! If you know a project in Erie County that deserves to be showcased please tell us about it. Submission Deadline: Friday, March 6. Visit erie.gov/emc

In 2025, Erie County collected 76 cubic yards of food waste and 100 cubic yards of wood chips and created 110,000 lbs of compost. That's roughly 5 dump trucks worth of soil amendment for our local parks and public properties!

The 2027 Arts and Cultural Funding Program online grant application is now open! Join us for the Applicant Briefing on February 25th to learn about program updates, application changes, and general guidance. To learn more about the program, please visit: erie.gov/cultural

The 2027 Arts and Cultural Funding Program online grant application opens Wednesday, February 18, 2026! Join us for the Applicant Briefing on February 25th to learn about program updates, application changes, and general guidance. Please visit: erie.gov/cultural

Do you live or work in Orchard Park? We’re asking for your insights and feedback through this community survey: surveymonkey.com/r/OPCompPlanSu…

Find the perfect Christmas tree and buy local with our 2025 Christmas Tree Farm Map! - Christmas tree farm locations in Erie County - Hours of operation - U-Cut or Pre-Cut Did we miss your farm or fest? Email agriculture@erie.gov and we’ll add it! Link: www3.erie.gov/eriegrown/site…

🎃Don't trash that pumpkin, compost it! 🎃 For a list of drop off locations, visit: www3.erie.gov/recycling/pump…

🎃Don't trash that pumpkin, compost it! 🎃 For a list of drop off locations, visit: www3.erie.gov/recycling/pump…

Rotten pumpkins on the porch, candy wrappers in the wind… A once-used costume in the closet, never to be worn again… The aftermath of Halloween doesn’t have to be this dreary, With help from DEP we'll make this county not so “eerie”!

🎃 Make your fall festivities more sustainable with help from Erie County Department of Environment & Planning! For DIY Halloween costume ideas, pumpkin composting tips, and more, visit: erie.gov/recycling

Paint Collection this Saturday. There's still some room, but don't wait to register: circular.eco/event/HAM1018

Join the Town of Aurora for a public workshop to learn more about the recommendations within the proposed comprehensive plan on October 22nd, 5:30PM - 7:30PM, at the East Aurora High School (1003 Center St, East Aurora, NY 14052).

Erie County's Storefront Revitalization Program supports #SmallBusinesses, bolsters our region's business districts, and enhances surrounding neighborhoods.

As housing becomes less and less affordable, @ErieCountyNY is supporting the construction of high quality, affordable housing like the 80 NEW affordable apartments that will be available soon through Belmont development at Gates Circle. @bhrwny More: wgrz.com/article/news/l…

It’s Septic Smart Week! Check out erie.gov/septicsmart to learn how your system works and how to maintain it to keep it working properly. Be #SepticSmart.

It’s official-Erie County’s largest mural is COMPLETE! “Queen City Kaleidoscope” now brightens the Buffalo Convention Center, celebrating our history, community & creativity. Learn more about Arts in Public Places: erie.gov/publicart