Beginning January 1, 2015, the New York State Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act will prohibit all households and generators of electronic waste from disposing of electronic waste such as computers, computer components, televisions and other electronic devices as garbage.

Since 2003, the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Management Authority has offered a free drop-off program for electronics recycling to residents and businesses in the two-County region.

Electronic waste CANNOT be placed in your curbside recycling container.

OPTIONS FOR RECYCLING UNWANTED ELECTRONICS:

• Residents should contact their municipality or waste hauler for electronic waste collection options.
• Donate or sell unwanted, working electronics.
• Residents and businesses may deliver unwanted electronic waste to the Authority's Utica and Rome EcoDrops year-round, at no charge for proper recycling. Businesses and institutions must schedule an appointment prior to delivery by calling 733-1224.

EcoDrop Utica

80 Leland Ave, Extension, Utica, NY

Hours of Operation:

Monday – Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday:             7:00 am – 2:00 pm

EcoDrop Rome

575 Perimeter Road, Rome, NY

Hours of Operation:

Monday – Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday:             8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Many electronics container elements such as lead, mercury and cadmium that considered safe when the items are used as directed, but can be hazardous if disposed of with household trash and compacted at landfills. If improperly handled, these toxins can be released into the environment, posing a threat to human health. After the Authority accepts electronic waste, it is sent to a registered electronics dismantler who will separate the electronics into various raw materials such as plastic, glass, steel, copper, lead, gold and aluminum for recycling and reuse.

EcoDrop Brochure

Electronics Recycling Video

The Authority Accepts the Following Electronics for Recycling:

*Holiday Lights are now accepted for recycling with electronics or can be donated to the Veteran's Outreach Center, Washington Street, Utica. 

**Fluorescent light ballasts are accepted for recycling with electronics as long as they do not contain PBCs. The label on the ballast should say whether or not it has PCBs in it. Fluorescent light ballasts manufactured after 1979 should not contain any PBCs, which are now known to be a human carcinogen and are banned by the EPA. For more information on fluorescent light ballast disposal, please contact the Authority’s Superintendent of Waste Collection Justin Fitch at justinf@ohswa.org .

Consider donating old computers, monitors, printers, tablets and cell phones to Electronic Donation Services in Rome, NY.  

Businesses and institutions must schedule an appointment prior to delivery by calling 733-1224.

Downloadable Forms and Information:

C7 Notification Form

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES: 

Under the "New York State Rechargeable Battery Law" signed by the governor in December 2010, it is now illegal to toss rechargeable batteries in the trash in New York State. The New York State Rechargeable Battery Law requires battery collection by both local retailers and direct sellers of rechargeable batteries. Under this law, no person shall knowingly dispose of rechargeable batteries as solid waste at any time in the State. Rechargeable batteries contained in electronic products must be removed prior to disposal of such products.

Rechargeable batteries contain toxic metals that can be released into the environment when not managed correctly. Rechargeable batteries covered by this law include batteries for lap tops, cameras, cell phones, and rechargeable alkaline batteries.

If a person should dispose of rechargeable batteries as solid waste, they shall face fines. Any retailer who violates the law shall be liable for a civil penalty.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES SHOULD BE DELIVERED TO THE AUTHORITY FOR PROPER RECYCLING & DISPOSAL:

Rechargeable batteries include lithium ion, lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel-metal hydride, & lithium ion polymer batteries.

These types of rechargeable can be found in household items such as electronic devices, medical devices, remote control toys, power tools, vacuums, chain saws, lawn mowers & more.

ALL types of lithium batteries (single use and rechargeable) require special disposal and should be brought to the Authority or one of the locations below.

Here is a list of locations in which you can drop-off your rechargeable batteries at no cost:

• Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority Utica & Rome EcoDrops (year-round at no charge)
• Best Buy - 4725 Commercial Drive, New Hartford
• Home Depot - 545 French Road, New Hartford
• JPJ Electronic Communications Inc. - 1 West Whitesboro Street, Yorkville
• Lowes - 710 Horatio Street, Utica
• Lowes - 182 Lowes Boulevard, Herkimer
• Lowes - 4699 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford
• Lowes - 1230 Erie Boulevard West, Rome
• McQuade and Bannigan Inc. - 1300 Stark Street, Utica
• Staples - 4795 Commercial Drive, New Hartford
• Utica Valley Electric Supply - 2415 West Whitesboro Street, Yorkville
• Verizon Wireless - 8500 Seneca Turnpike, New Hartford

ALKALINE & OTHER NON-RECHARGABLE BATTERIES:

Household non-rechargeable alkaline, and carbon zinc batteries should be placed in your trash for disposal. Previously, alkaline battery disposal posed environmental threat because of the mercury content. Since mercury has been phased out of battery production, single-use alkaline battery disposal has become simpler and safer and such items should be placed with your trash. Examples of non-rechargeable batteries include; flashlight batteries, button batteries, remote control batteries - or any battery that can not be recharged. 

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES: 

Under the "New York State Rechargeable Battery Law" signed by the governor in December 2010, it is now illegal to toss rechargeable batteries in the trash in New York State. The New York State Rechargeable Battery Law requires battery collection by both local retailers and direct sellers of rechargeable batteries. Under this law, no person shall knowingly dispose of rechargeable batteries as solid waste at any time in the State. Rechargeable batteries contained in electronic products must be removed prior to disposal of such products.

Rechargeable batteries contain toxic metals that can be released into the environment when not managed correctly. Rechargeable batteries covered by this law include batteries for lap tops, cameras, cell phones, and rechargeable alkaline batteries.

If a person should dispose of rechargeable batteries as solid waste, they shall face fines. Any retailer who violates the law shall be liable for a civil penalty.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES SHOULD BE DELIVERED TO THE AUTHORITY FOR PROPER RECYCLING & DISPOSAL:

Rechargeable batteries include lithium ion, lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel-metal hydride, & lithium ion polymer batteries.

These types of rechargeable can be found in household items such as electronic devices, medical devices, remote control toys, power tools, vacuums, chain saws, lawn mowers & more.

ALL types of lithium batteries (single use and rechargeable) require special disposal and should be brought to the Authority or one of the locations below.

Here is a list of locations in which you can drop-off your rechargeable batteries at no cost:

• Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority Utica & Rome EcoDrops (year-round at no charge)
• Best Buy - 4725 Commercial Drive, New Hartford
• Home Depot - 545 French Road, New Hartford
• JPJ Electronic Communications Inc. - 1 West Whitesboro Street, Yorkville
• Lowes - 710 Horatio Street, Utica
• Lowes - 182 Lowes Boulevard, Herkimer
• Lowes - 4699 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford
• Lowes - 1230 Erie Boulevard West, Rome
• McQuade and Bannigan Inc. - 1300 Stark Street, Utica
• Staples - 4795 Commercial Drive, New Hartford
• Utica Valley Electric Supply - 2415 West Whitesboro Street, Yorkville
• Verizon Wireless - 8500 Seneca Turnpike, New Hartford

ALKALINE & OTHER NON-RECHARGABLE BATTERIES:

Household non-rechargeable alkaline, and carbon zinc batteries should be placed in your trash for disposal. Previously, alkaline battery disposal posed environmental threat because of the mercury content. Since mercury has been phased out of battery production, single-use alkaline battery disposal has become simpler and safer and such items should be placed with your trash. Examples of non-rechargeable batteries include; flashlight batteries, button batteries, remote control batteries - or any battery that can not be recharged. 

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES: 

Under the "New York State Rechargeable Battery Law" signed by the governor in December 2010, it is now illegal to toss rechargeable batteries in the trash in New York State. The New York State Rechargeable Battery Law requires battery collection by both local retailers and direct sellers of rechargeable batteries. Under this law, no person shall knowingly dispose of rechargeable batteries as solid waste at any time in the State. Rechargeable batteries contained in electronic products must be removed prior to disposal of such products.

Rechargeable batteries contain toxic metals that can be released into the environment when not managed correctly. Rechargeable batteries covered by this law include batteries for lap tops, cameras, cell phones, and rechargeable alkaline batteries.

If a person should dispose of rechargeable batteries as solid waste, they shall face fines. Any retailer who violates the law shall be liable for a civil penalty.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES SHOULD BE DELIVERED TO THE AUTHORITY FOR PROPER RECYCLING & DISPOSAL:

Rechargeable batteries include lithium ion, lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel-metal hydride, & lithium ion polymer batteries.

These types of rechargeable can be found in household items such as electronic devices, medical devices, remote control toys, power tools, vacuums, chain saws, lawn mowers & more.

ALL types of lithium batteries (single use and rechargeable) require special disposal and should be brought to the Authority or one of the locations below.

Here is a list of locations in which you can drop-off your rechargeable batteries at no cost:

• Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority Utica & Rome EcoDrops (year-round at no charge)
• Best Buy - 4725 Commercial Drive, New Hartford
• Home Depot - 545 French Road, New Hartford
• JPJ Electronic Communications Inc. - 1 West Whitesboro Street, Yorkville
• Lowes - 710 Horatio Street, Utica
• Lowes - 182 Lowes Boulevard, Herkimer
• Lowes - 4699 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford
• Lowes - 1230 Erie Boulevard West, Rome
• McQuade and Bannigan Inc. - 1300 Stark Street, Utica
• Staples - 4795 Commercial Drive, New Hartford
• Utica Valley Electric Supply - 2415 West Whitesboro Street, Yorkville
• Verizon Wireless - 8500 Seneca Turnpike, New Hartford

ALKALINE & OTHER NON-RECHARGABLE BATTERIES:

Household non-rechargeable alkaline, and carbon zinc batteries should be placed in your trash for disposal. Previously, alkaline battery disposal posed environmental threat because of the mercury content. Since mercury has been phased out of battery production, single-use alkaline battery disposal has become simpler and safer and such items should be placed with your trash. Examples of non-rechargeable batteries include; flashlight batteries, button batteries, remote control batteries - or any battery that can not be recharged. 

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES: 

Under the "New York State Rechargeable Battery Law" signed by the governor in December 2010, it is now illegal to toss rechargeable batteries in the trash in New York State. The New York State Rechargeable Battery Law requires battery collection by both local retailers and direct sellers of rechargeable batteries. Under this law, no person shall knowingly dispose of rechargeable batteries as solid waste at any time in the State. Rechargeable batteries contained in electronic products must be removed prior to disposal of such products.

Rechargeable batteries contain toxic metals that can be released into the environment when not managed correctly. Rechargeable batteries covered by this law include batteries for lap tops, cameras, cell phones, and rechargeable alkaline batteries.

If a person should dispose of rechargeable batteries as solid waste, they shall face fines. Any retailer who violates the law shall be liable for a civil penalty.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES SHOULD BE DELIVERED TO THE AUTHORITY FOR PROPER RECYCLING & DISPOSAL:

Rechargeable batteries include lithium ion, lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel-metal hydride, & lithium ion polymer batteries.

These types of rechargeable can be found in household items such as electronic devices, medical devices, remote control toys, power tools, vacuums, chain saws, lawn mowers & more.

ALL types of lithium batteries (single use and rechargeable) require special disposal and should be brought to the Authority or one of the locations below.

Here is a list of locations in which you can drop-off your rechargeable batteries at no cost:

• Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority Utica & Rome EcoDrops (year-round at no charge)
• Best Buy - 4725 Commercial Drive, New Hartford
• Home Depot - 545 French Road, New Hartford
• JPJ Electronic Communications Inc. - 1 West Whitesboro Street, Yorkville
• Lowes - 710 Horatio Street, Utica
• Lowes - 182 Lowes Boulevard, Herkimer
• Lowes - 4699 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford
• Lowes - 1230 Erie Boulevard West, Rome
• McQuade and Bannigan Inc. - 1300 Stark Street, Utica
• Staples - 4795 Commercial Drive, New Hartford
• Utica Valley Electric Supply - 2415 West Whitesboro Street, Yorkville
• Verizon Wireless - 8500 Seneca Turnpike, New Hartford

ALKALINE & OTHER NON-RECHARGABLE BATTERIES:

Household non-rechargeable alkaline, and carbon zinc batteries should be placed in your trash for disposal. Previously, alkaline battery disposal posed environmental threat because of the mercury content. Since mercury has been phased out of battery production, single-use alkaline battery disposal has become simpler and safer and such items should be placed with your trash. Examples of non-rechargeable batteries include; flashlight batteries, button batteries, remote control batteries - or any battery that can not be recharged. 

In New York State, residents are currently exempt from having to specially dispose of disposable e cigarettes and other vape devices. Please place these items in your garbage. Schools, businesses and other similar groups are not exempt and are required to dispose of large quantities of these items (in addition to rechargeable batteries and empty cartridges) through a special disposal program. Please contact the Authority at 315-733-1224 or ohswa@ohswa.org if assistance is needed in finding a disposal outlet for these items.

Residents can bring rechargeable batteries to the Authority’s Utica or Rome EcoDrop for disposal. Empty cartridges are considered pharmaceutical waste and can be brought to local police stations or pharmacies for proper disposal. Click here for a list of locations accepting rechargeable batteries and here for a list of locations accepting pharmaceuticals.

In New York State, residents are currently exempt from having to specially dispose of disposable e cigarettes and other vape devices. Please place these items in your garbage. Schools, businesses and other similar groups are not exempt and are required to dispose of large quantities of these items (in addition to rechargeable batteries and empty cartridges) through a special disposal program. Please contact the Authority at 315-733-1224 or ohswa@ohswa.org if assistance is needed in finding a disposal outlet for these items.

Residents can bring rechargeable batteries to the Authority’s Utica or Rome EcoDrop for disposal. Empty cartridges are considered pharmaceutical waste and can be brought to local police stations or pharmacies for proper disposal. Click here for a list of locations accepting rechargeable batteries and here for a list of locations accepting pharmaceuticals.

In New York State, residents are currently exempt from having to specially dispose of disposable e cigarettes and other vape devices. Please place these items in your garbage. Schools, businesses and other similar groups are not exempt and are required to dispose of large quantities of these items (in addition to rechargeable batteries and empty cartridges) through a special disposal program. Please contact the Authority at 315-733-1224 or ohswa@ohswa.org if assistance is needed in finding a disposal outlet for these items.

Residents can bring rechargeable batteries to the Authority’s Utica or Rome EcoDrop for disposal. Empty cartridges are considered pharmaceutical waste and can be brought to local police stations or pharmacies for proper disposal. Click here for a list of locations accepting rechargeable batteries and here for a list of locations accepting pharmaceuticals.

In New York State, residents are currently exempt from having to specially dispose of disposable e cigarettes and other vape devices. Please place these items in your garbage. Schools, businesses and other similar groups are not exempt and are required to dispose of large quantities of these items (in addition to rechargeable batteries and empty cartridges) through a special disposal program. Please contact the Authority at 315-733-1224 or ohswa@ohswa.org if assistance is needed in finding a disposal outlet for these items.

Residents can bring rechargeable batteries to the Authority’s Utica or Rome EcoDrop for disposal. Empty cartridges are considered pharmaceutical waste and can be brought to local police stations or pharmacies for proper disposal. Click here for a list of locations accepting rechargeable batteries and here for a list of locations accepting pharmaceuticals.