***** E-Waste Policy: Effective January 1, 2017, Updated 2023 *****

As part of this law, landfills will no longer be allowed to accept any electronic waste collected by the Town/Village of East Rochester at their disposal sites.

Examples of Electronic Waste (E-Waste) are: Computers (towers, laptops, PDA’s, Tablets), Monitors (CRT, LCD, LED), Printers, Scanners, Copiers, Fax machines, non CRT Televisions, VCR’s, CD/DVD players, Stereo equipment, Cell phones, Telephones and lamps.

All forms of E-Waste placed at the curb for collection for either regular pick or during bulk pick up, will incur a fee of $25.00 per item if collected by the Department of Public Works (DPW).

Items can be brought to the Department of Public Works Garage at 200 Ontario Street. Residents can contact the Department of Public Works to schedule a drop off time by calling B: 381-1565. Anyone dropping items without permission will be subject to fines based on the video surveillance cameras located on the property.

For a more detailed list of acceptable and non- acceptable items and for locations that will accept CRT televisions and monitors please visit: http://www.sunnking.com

Published on Friday, April 12, 2019

The Monroe County First Time Homebuyer Grant Program

The Housing Council of PathStone

The Monroe County Fist Time Homebuyer Grant Program is available to people that meet defined qualifications. For additional information, call 585-486-3700.

To Qualify:

Must be a First TIme Homebuyer (must not have owned a home in the last 3 years)
Must be income eligible* by household size (see below)
Property MUST be purchased in a Monroe County town or village, excluding the City of Rochester
The household must attend an 8-hour Homebuyer Workshop
The grant can be used for down payment and/or closing costs
The household cannot be under contract to purchase before they receive a Financial Assistance Letter from The Housing Council at PathStone

HOUSEHOLD MAXIMUM INCOME LIMITS: