Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority

Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority

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We are dedicated to preserving the environment through integrated recovery and disposal. OHSWA is committed to providing proper environmental recycling and disposal of many special wastes.

Styrofoam

Here you can find options for disposing of Styrofoam. The Authority will continue to investigate alternative uses for Styrofoam and polystyrene as part of its commitment to the environment.

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Cooking Oil

The Authority accepts used waste cooking oil and grease at the Utica Residential Convenience Station in Utica during normal business hours. Find more information here.

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Hardcover Books

The Authority has received many requests from residents, schools and institutions to develop a hardcover book recycling program. Hardcover books cannot be set out for curbside collection, but can be delivered to the Authority's Residential Convenience Station on Leland Ave. in Utica.

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Waste exchange program

The Waste Exchange Program establishes an exchange of valuable information between generators and potential users of industrial and commercial wastes, whereby a beneficial use rather than disposal is the end result.

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