Delaware County Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Delaware County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on August 27, 2026, which included a detailed discussion on proposed New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) solid waste regulatory revisions. County representatives expressed strong opposition to the proposed rules, citing concerns about the feasibility and financial impact of meeting new treatment standards for landfill leachate, particularly regarding emerging contaminants like PFOS and PFOA. The county highlighted its leadership in solid waste management, including its landfill and composting facilities, and emphasized the significant costs and technical challenges associated with compliance. The board passed a resolution objecting to the DEC's proposed regulations and discussed the potential need to cease landfill operations if compliance proved impossible. Additionally, the meeting included several budget amendments and grant acceptances related to healthcare, snowmobile grant funds, and state funding for assisted outpatient treatment. Resolutions authorizing the disposition of personal property by the Departments of Social Services and Public Works were also approved.