Concrete and asphalt are considered exempt construction and demolition debris and can be disposed of as clean fill. Exempt construction and demolition debris can be delivered to the Transfer Station in Utica for a fee.

Plastic hangers are made from many different types of plastic materials and are NOT recyclable in our RecycleOne program OR as a Bulky Rigid Plastic (they get tangled and caught in our baling equipment). They should be reused or disposed of with your regular garbage. Only plastic BOTTLES, CUPS & CONTAINERS can be placed in your curbside recycling bin (except for Styrofoam, prescription medicine bottles & motor oil bottles).

Metal hangers can be delivered to the Utica or Rome EcoDrops for recycling. Do not place hangers in your recycling container for curbside collection. A scrap metal recycling container is located at each location for all types of scrap metals including metal hangers, pots, pans, bicycles, desks and other types of scrap metal material.

For more information on proper plastic recycling, click here.

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

The following paper and cardboard material should be placed in your recycling container loosely, with no plastic bags, string or twine.

• Newspapers & Inserts
• Magazine & Catalogs
• Phone Books
• Kraft Paper (Brown Paper Bags)
• Paper Egg Cartons
• Junk Mail such as cards, envelopes, letters and enclosures
• Shredded Paper (place in clear, plastic bag)
• School & Office paper such as
  • Tablet Paper
  • White Paper (lined & unlined)
  • Green Bar Computer Paper
  • Computer Paper
  • Colored Paper
  • Copier Paper
  • Scratch Pad Paper
  • All NCR Paper
  • Envelopes (with or without windows)
  • Blueprint Paper
  • Post-It Notes
  • Fax Paper
  • Thermo Paper
  • Adding Machine Paper
  • Index Cards
  • Manila File Folders
  • Glossy Paper
• Lightweight Cardboard such as
  • Dry Food Boxes (cereal, cookies, snack)
  • Non-Food Boxes (medicine, tissue, toy and gift boxes)
  • Toilet & Paper Towel Tubes
  • Pizza Boxes (with debris removed)
  • Corrugated Cardboard

Items NOT accepted for recycling:

Napkins, Tissues, Wax Paper, Paper Towels, Paper Plates/Cups, Tissue Paper, Copier Paper Wrappings, Metal Hanging File Folders, Tyvek Shipping Envelopes, Frozen Food & Microwave Cartons, Wax-Coated Corrugated

Special Instructions:

• Do not place recyclables in plastic bags. Please do not bundle or tie with string or twine.
• Remove paper and plastic liners.
• Flatten cardboard and stack underneath of next to your recycling container(s).
• Shredded paper is the only exception to the plastic bag rule- place shredded paper in a large, clear bag for collection.

Remember: Reusable bags are best!

If you do have to use plastic grocery bags and other plastic film items, follow the instructions below for proper recycling/disposal.

Although some plastic film items such as grocery bags have the recycling triangle with a number in the middle, they can not be recycled through the Authority’s recycling program. Plastic film can be brought to most local grocery stores for recycling.

DO NOT PLACE PLASTIC BAGS OR OTHER PLASTIC FILM IN YOUR RECYCLING CONTAINER.

As of January 1, 2009, a new statewide law requires certain retail and grocery stores to set up a plastic carry out bag recycling program for their customers. Stores with 10,000 square feet or more of retail space and chains which operate five or more stores with greater than 5,000 square feet of retail space, and which provide plastic carry out bags to customers are required to comply with the law.

The collection containers for plastic bags are usually found at the entrances/exits of the stores and they take any type of grocery store bag for recycling.

View a list of Plastic Plastic Film Drop-Off Locations.

 View a list of Acceptable Plastic Film Items.

You can also find information and drop-off locations by visiting plasticfilmrecycling.org.

If you are a business with large quantities of clean plastic film, please contact Director of Recycling Emily Albright at emilya@ohswa.org for recycling options.

If you are unable to recycle your plastic grocery store bags through a take-back program or have Ziploc or bread bags, please reuse them and then dispose of them with your garbage.

Please place in your trash for disposal. Do not place in your recycling container.

Consider reusing before disposal.

Lids should be left on recyclable containers for recycling. Containers must be empty and rinsed.

The following plastic containers should be placed in your recycling container loosely, with no plastic bags, string or twine:

• Plastic Bottles, Cups & Containers (with and without recycling number code)
• Soda Bottles
• Milk & Water Jugs
• Cottage Cheese, Yogurt & Pudding Cups
• Disposable Drink Cups
• Baked Goods Containers
• Mustard & Ketchup Bottles (rinsed out)
• Soap & Detergent Bottles
• Mouthwash Bottles
• Salad Dressing Bottles
• Peanut Butter Jars

IF YOUR PLASTIC ITEM IS NOT A BOTTLE, CUP OR CONTAINER, IT SHOULD BE PLACED IN YOUR REGULAR GARBAGE.

LIDS SHOULD BE LEFT ON RECYCLABLE CONTAINERS. CONTAINERS SHOULD BE EMPTY AND RINSED BEFORE RECYCLING.

Items NOT accepted for recycling:

Styrofoam, Plastic Bags, Plates & Tableware, Prescription Medicine Bottles, Motor Oil Bottles, Clothes Hangers, Furniture, Needles & Syringes, Six-Pack Holders, Snack Bags, Toys, Straws, Plastic Wrappers/Wrapping, PlexiGlass, Plastic Packaging, Pesticides

Special Instructions:

• Do not place recyclables in plastic bags. Please do not bundle or tie with string or twine.
• Lids should be left on recyclable containers. Containers should be empty and rinsed before recycling.

The following plastic containers should be placed in your recycling container loosely, with no plastic bags, string or twine:

• Plastic Bottles, Cups & Containers (with and without recycling number code)
• Soda Bottles
• Milk & Water Jugs
• Cottage Cheese, Yogurt & Pudding Cups
• Disposable Drink Cups
• Baked Goods Containers
• Mustard & Ketchup Bottles (rinsed out)
• Soap & Detergent Bottles
• Mouthwash Bottles
• Salad Dressing Bottles
• Peanut Butter Jars

IF YOUR PLASTIC ITEM IS NOT A BOTTLE, CUP OR CONTAINER, IT SHOULD BE PLACED IN YOUR REGULAR GARBAGE.

LIDS SHOULD BE LEFT ON RECYCLABLE CONTAINERS. CONTAINERS SHOULD BE EMPTY AND RINSED BEFORE RECYCLING.

Items NOT accepted for recycling:

Styrofoam, Plastic Bags, Plates & Tableware, Prescription Medicine Bottles, Motor Oil Bottles, Clothes Hangers, Furniture, Needles & Syringes, Six-Pack Holders, Snack Bags, Toys, Straws, Plastic Wrappers/Wrapping, PlexiGlass, Plastic Packaging, Pesticides

Special Instructions:

• Do not place recyclables in plastic bags. Please do not bundle or tie with string or twine.
• Lids should be left on recyclable containers. Containers should be empty and rinsed before recycling.

The following plastic containers should be placed in your recycling container loosely, with no plastic bags, string or twine:

• Plastic Bottles, Cups & Containers (with and without recycling number code)
• Soda Bottles
• Milk & Water Jugs
• Cottage Cheese, Yogurt & Pudding Cups
• Disposable Drink Cups
• Baked Goods Containers
• Mustard & Ketchup Bottles (rinsed out)
• Soap & Detergent Bottles
• Mouthwash Bottles
• Salad Dressing Bottles
• Peanut Butter Jars

IF YOUR PLASTIC ITEM IS NOT A BOTTLE, CUP OR CONTAINER, IT SHOULD BE PLACED IN YOUR REGULAR GARBAGE.

LIDS SHOULD BE LEFT ON RECYCLABLE CONTAINERS. CONTAINERS SHOULD BE EMPTY AND RINSED BEFORE RECYCLING.

Items NOT accepted for recycling:

Styrofoam, Plastic Bags, Plates & Tableware, Prescription Medicine Bottles, Motor Oil Bottles, Clothes Hangers, Furniture, Needles & Syringes, Six-Pack Holders, Snack Bags, Toys, Straws, Plastic Wrappers/Wrapping, PlexiGlass, Plastic Packaging, Pesticides

Special Instructions:

• Do not place recyclables in plastic bags. Please do not bundle or tie with string or twine.
• Lids should be left on recyclable containers. Containers should be empty and rinsed before recycling.

The following plastic containers should be placed in your recycling container loosely, with no plastic bags, string or twine:

• Plastic Bottles, Cups & Containers (with and without recycling number code)
• Soda Bottles
• Milk & Water Jugs
• Cottage Cheese, Yogurt & Pudding Cups
• Disposable Drink Cups
• Baked Goods Containers
• Mustard & Ketchup Bottles (rinsed out)
• Soap & Detergent Bottles
• Mouthwash Bottles
• Salad Dressing Bottles
• Peanut Butter Jars

IF YOUR PLASTIC ITEM IS NOT A BOTTLE, CUP OR CONTAINER, IT SHOULD BE PLACED IN YOUR REGULAR GARBAGE.

LIDS SHOULD BE LEFT ON RECYCLABLE CONTAINERS. CONTAINERS SHOULD BE EMPTY AND RINSED BEFORE RECYCLING.

Items NOT accepted for recycling:

Styrofoam, Plastic Bags, Plates & Tableware, Prescription Medicine Bottles, Motor Oil Bottles, Clothes Hangers, Furniture, Needles & Syringes, Six-Pack Holders, Snack Bags, Toys, Straws, Plastic Wrappers/Wrapping, PlexiGlass, Plastic Packaging, Pesticides

Special Instructions:

• Do not place recyclables in plastic bags. Please do not bundle or tie with string or twine.
• Lids should be left on recyclable containers. Containers should be empty and rinsed before recycling.

The following plastic containers should be placed in your recycling container loosely, with no plastic bags, string or twine:

• Plastic Bottles, Cups & Containers (with and without recycling number code)
• Soda Bottles
• Milk & Water Jugs
• Cottage Cheese, Yogurt & Pudding Cups
• Disposable Drink Cups
• Baked Goods Containers
• Mustard & Ketchup Bottles (rinsed out)
• Soap & Detergent Bottles
• Mouthwash Bottles
• Salad Dressing Bottles
• Peanut Butter Jars

IF YOUR PLASTIC ITEM IS NOT A BOTTLE, CUP OR CONTAINER, IT SHOULD BE PLACED IN YOUR REGULAR GARBAGE.

LIDS SHOULD BE LEFT ON RECYCLABLE CONTAINERS. CONTAINERS SHOULD BE EMPTY AND RINSED BEFORE RECYCLING.

Items NOT accepted for recycling:

Styrofoam, Plastic Bags, Plates & Tableware, Prescription Medicine Bottles, Motor Oil Bottles, Clothes Hangers, Furniture, Needles & Syringes, Six-Pack Holders, Snack Bags, Toys, Straws, Plastic Wrappers/Wrapping, PlexiGlass, Plastic Packaging, Pesticides

Special Instructions:

• Do not place recyclables in plastic bags. Please do not bundle or tie with string or twine.
• Lids should be left on recyclable containers. Containers should be empty and rinsed before recycling.

The following plastic containers should be placed in your recycling container loosely, with no plastic bags, string or twine:

• Plastic Bottles, Cups & Containers (with and without recycling number code)
• Soda Bottles
• Milk & Water Jugs
• Cottage Cheese, Yogurt & Pudding Cups
• Disposable Drink Cups
• Baked Goods Containers
• Mustard & Ketchup Bottles (rinsed out)
• Soap & Detergent Bottles
• Mouthwash Bottles
• Salad Dressing Bottles
• Peanut Butter Jars

IF YOUR PLASTIC ITEM IS NOT A BOTTLE, CUP OR CONTAINER, IT SHOULD BE PLACED IN YOUR REGULAR GARBAGE.

LIDS SHOULD BE LEFT ON RECYCLABLE CONTAINERS. CONTAINERS SHOULD BE EMPTY AND RINSED BEFORE RECYCLING.

Items NOT accepted for recycling:

Styrofoam, Plastic Bags, Plates & Tableware, Prescription Medicine Bottles, Motor Oil Bottles, Clothes Hangers, Furniture, Needles & Syringes, Six-Pack Holders, Snack Bags, Toys, Straws, Plastic Wrappers/Wrapping, PlexiGlass, Plastic Packaging, Pesticides

Special Instructions:

• Do not place recyclables in plastic bags. Please do not bundle or tie with string or twine.
• Lids should be left on recyclable containers. Containers should be empty and rinsed before recycling.

The following plastic containers should be placed in your recycling container loosely, with no plastic bags, string or twine:

• Plastic Bottles, Cups & Containers (with and without recycling number code)
• Soda Bottles
• Milk & Water Jugs
• Cottage Cheese, Yogurt & Pudding Cups
• Disposable Drink Cups
• Baked Goods Containers
• Mustard & Ketchup Bottles (rinsed out)
• Soap & Detergent Bottles
• Mouthwash Bottles
• Salad Dressing Bottles
• Peanut Butter Jars

IF YOUR PLASTIC ITEM IS NOT A BOTTLE, CUP OR CONTAINER, IT SHOULD BE PLACED IN YOUR REGULAR GARBAGE.

LIDS SHOULD BE LEFT ON RECYCLABLE CONTAINERS. CONTAINERS SHOULD BE EMPTY AND RINSED BEFORE RECYCLING.

Items NOT accepted for recycling:

Styrofoam, Plastic Bags, Plates & Tableware, Prescription Medicine Bottles, Motor Oil Bottles, Clothes Hangers, Furniture, Needles & Syringes, Six-Pack Holders, Snack Bags, Toys, Straws, Plastic Wrappers/Wrapping, PlexiGlass, Plastic Packaging, Pesticides

Special Instructions:

• Do not place recyclables in plastic bags. Please do not bundle or tie with string or twine.
• Lids should be left on recyclable containers. Containers should be empty and rinsed before recycling.

The following plastic containers should be placed in your recycling container loosely, with no plastic bags, string or twine:

• Plastic Bottles, Cups & Containers (with and without recycling number code)
• Soda Bottles
• Milk & Water Jugs
• Cottage Cheese, Yogurt & Pudding Cups
• Disposable Drink Cups
• Baked Goods Containers
• Mustard & Ketchup Bottles (rinsed out)
• Soap & Detergent Bottles
• Mouthwash Bottles
• Salad Dressing Bottles
• Peanut Butter Jars

IF YOUR PLASTIC ITEM IS NOT A BOTTLE, CUP OR CONTAINER, IT SHOULD BE PLACED IN YOUR REGULAR GARBAGE.

LIDS SHOULD BE LEFT ON RECYCLABLE CONTAINERS. CONTAINERS SHOULD BE EMPTY AND RINSED BEFORE RECYCLING.

Items NOT accepted for recycling:

Styrofoam, Plastic Bags, Plates & Tableware, Prescription Medicine Bottles, Motor Oil Bottles, Clothes Hangers, Furniture, Needles & Syringes, Six-Pack Holders, Snack Bags, Toys, Straws, Plastic Wrappers/Wrapping, PlexiGlass, Plastic Packaging, Pesticides

Special Instructions:

• Do not place recyclables in plastic bags. Please do not bundle or tie with string or twine.
• Lids should be left on recyclable containers. Containers should be empty and rinsed before recycling.

The following plastic containers should be placed in your recycling container loosely, with no plastic bags, string or twine:

• Plastic Bottles, Cups & Containers (with and without recycling number code)
• Soda Bottles
• Milk & Water Jugs
• Cottage Cheese, Yogurt & Pudding Cups
• Disposable Drink Cups
• Baked Goods Containers
• Mustard & Ketchup Bottles (rinsed out)
• Soap & Detergent Bottles
• Mouthwash Bottles
• Salad Dressing Bottles
• Peanut Butter Jars

IF YOUR PLASTIC ITEM IS NOT A BOTTLE, CUP OR CONTAINER, IT SHOULD BE PLACED IN YOUR REGULAR GARBAGE.

LIDS SHOULD BE LEFT ON RECYCLABLE CONTAINERS. CONTAINERS SHOULD BE EMPTY AND RINSED BEFORE RECYCLING.

Items NOT accepted for recycling:

Styrofoam, Plastic Bags, Plates & Tableware, Prescription Medicine Bottles, Motor Oil Bottles, Clothes Hangers, Furniture, Needles & Syringes, Six-Pack Holders, Snack Bags, Toys, Straws, Plastic Wrappers/Wrapping, PlexiGlass, Plastic Packaging, Pesticides

Special Instructions:

• Do not place recyclables in plastic bags. Please do not bundle or tie with string or twine.
• Lids should be left on recyclable containers. Containers should be empty and rinsed before recycling.

The following plastic containers should be placed in your recycling container loosely, with no plastic bags, string or twine:

• Plastic Bottles, Cups & Containers (with and without recycling number code)
• Soda Bottles
• Milk & Water Jugs
• Cottage Cheese, Yogurt & Pudding Cups
• Disposable Drink Cups
• Baked Goods Containers
• Mustard & Ketchup Bottles (rinsed out)
• Soap & Detergent Bottles
• Mouthwash Bottles
• Salad Dressing Bottles
• Peanut Butter Jars

IF YOUR PLASTIC ITEM IS NOT A BOTTLE, CUP OR CONTAINER, IT SHOULD BE PLACED IN YOUR REGULAR GARBAGE.

LIDS SHOULD BE LEFT ON RECYCLABLE CONTAINERS. CONTAINERS SHOULD BE EMPTY AND RINSED BEFORE RECYCLING.

Items NOT accepted for recycling:

Styrofoam, Plastic Bags, Plates & Tableware, Prescription Medicine Bottles, Motor Oil Bottles, Clothes Hangers, Furniture, Needles & Syringes, Six-Pack Holders, Snack Bags, Toys, Straws, Plastic Wrappers/Wrapping, PlexiGlass, Plastic Packaging, Pesticides

Special Instructions:

• Do not place recyclables in plastic bags. Please do not bundle or tie with string or twine.
• Lids should be left on recyclable containers. Containers should be empty and rinsed before recycling.

The following plastic containers should be placed in your recycling container loosely, with no plastic bags, string or twine:

• Plastic Bottles, Cups & Containers (with and without recycling number code)
• Soda Bottles
• Milk & Water Jugs
• Cottage Cheese, Yogurt & Pudding Cups
• Disposable Drink Cups
• Baked Goods Containers
• Mustard & Ketchup Bottles (rinsed out)
• Soap & Detergent Bottles
• Mouthwash Bottles
• Salad Dressing Bottles
• Peanut Butter Jars

IF YOUR PLASTIC ITEM IS NOT A BOTTLE, CUP OR CONTAINER, IT SHOULD BE PLACED IN YOUR REGULAR GARBAGE.

LIDS SHOULD BE LEFT ON RECYCLABLE CONTAINERS. CONTAINERS SHOULD BE EMPTY AND RINSED BEFORE RECYCLING.

Items NOT accepted for recycling:

Styrofoam, Plastic Bags, Plates & Tableware, Prescription Medicine Bottles, Motor Oil Bottles, Clothes Hangers, Furniture, Needles & Syringes, Six-Pack Holders, Snack Bags, Toys, Straws, Plastic Wrappers/Wrapping, PlexiGlass, Plastic Packaging, Pesticides

Special Instructions:

• Do not place recyclables in plastic bags. Please do not bundle or tie with string or twine.
• Lids should be left on recyclable containers. Containers should be empty and rinsed before recycling.

The following plastic containers should be placed in your recycling container loosely, with no plastic bags, string or twine:

• Plastic Bottles, Cups & Containers (with and without recycling number code)
• Soda Bottles
• Milk & Water Jugs
• Cottage Cheese, Yogurt & Pudding Cups
• Disposable Drink Cups
• Baked Goods Containers
• Mustard & Ketchup Bottles (rinsed out)
• Soap & Detergent Bottles
• Mouthwash Bottles
• Salad Dressing Bottles
• Peanut Butter Jars

IF YOUR PLASTIC ITEM IS NOT A BOTTLE, CUP OR CONTAINER, IT SHOULD BE PLACED IN YOUR REGULAR GARBAGE.

LIDS SHOULD BE LEFT ON RECYCLABLE CONTAINERS. CONTAINERS SHOULD BE EMPTY AND RINSED BEFORE RECYCLING.

Items NOT accepted for recycling:

Styrofoam, Plastic Bags, Plates & Tableware, Prescription Medicine Bottles, Motor Oil Bottles, Clothes Hangers, Furniture, Needles & Syringes, Six-Pack Holders, Snack Bags, Toys, Straws, Plastic Wrappers/Wrapping, PlexiGlass, Plastic Packaging, Pesticides

Special Instructions:

• Do not place recyclables in plastic bags. Please do not bundle or tie with string or twine.
• Lids should be left on recyclable containers. Containers should be empty and rinsed before recycling.

The following plastic containers should be placed in your recycling container loosely, with no plastic bags, string or twine:

• Plastic Bottles, Cups & Containers (with and without recycling number code)
• Soda Bottles
• Milk & Water Jugs
• Cottage Cheese, Yogurt & Pudding Cups
• Disposable Drink Cups
• Baked Goods Containers
• Mustard & Ketchup Bottles (rinsed out)
• Soap & Detergent Bottles
• Mouthwash Bottles
• Salad Dressing Bottles
• Peanut Butter Jars

IF YOUR PLASTIC ITEM IS NOT A BOTTLE, CUP OR CONTAINER, IT SHOULD BE PLACED IN YOUR REGULAR GARBAGE.

LIDS SHOULD BE LEFT ON RECYCLABLE CONTAINERS. CONTAINERS SHOULD BE EMPTY AND RINSED BEFORE RECYCLING.

Items NOT accepted for recycling:

Styrofoam, Plastic Bags, Plates & Tableware, Prescription Medicine Bottles, Motor Oil Bottles, Clothes Hangers, Furniture, Needles & Syringes, Six-Pack Holders, Snack Bags, Toys, Straws, Plastic Wrappers/Wrapping, PlexiGlass, Plastic Packaging, Pesticides

Special Instructions:

• Do not place recyclables in plastic bags. Please do not bundle or tie with string or twine.
• Lids should be left on recyclable containers. Containers should be empty and rinsed before recycling.

Household Hazardous Waste is accepted April-September only at the Authority's Household Hazardous Waste facility at 824 Sewage Plant Road in Utica. Certain small businesses may use the facility for a small fee. 

Households are only allowed to drop off 15 wet gallons and/or 20 dry pounds per day.

Our EcoDrop gives you the opportunity to dispose of many unused, unwanted, or outdated products. The following are acceptable materials:

** Material Accepted Year-Round

Fluorescent Bulbs

Paints/Chemicals/Herbicides/Pesticides

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. 

Please place in your garbage for disposal. Do not place in your recycling container.

Always consider reuse before disposal.

Household Hazardous Waste is accepted April-September only at the Authority's Household Hazardous Waste facility at 824 Sewage Plant Road in Utica. Certain small businesses may use the facility for a small fee. 

Households are only allowed to drop off 15 wet gallons and/or 20 dry pounds per day.

Our EcoDrop gives you the opportunity to dispose of many unused, unwanted, or outdated products. The following are acceptable materials:

** Material Accepted Year-Round

Fluorescent Bulbs

Paints/Chemicals/Herbicides/Pesticides

The following plastic containers should be placed in your recycling container loosely, with no plastic bags, string or twine:

• Plastic Bottles, Cups & Containers (with and without recycling number code)
• Soda Bottles
• Milk & Water Jugs
• Cottage Cheese, Yogurt & Pudding Cups
• Disposable Drink Cups
• Baked Goods Containers
• Mustard & Ketchup Bottles (rinsed out)
• Soap & Detergent Bottles
• Mouthwash Bottles
• Salad Dressing Bottles
• Peanut Butter Jars

IF YOUR PLASTIC ITEM IS NOT A BOTTLE, CUP OR CONTAINER, IT SHOULD BE PLACED IN YOUR REGULAR GARBAGE.

LIDS SHOULD BE LEFT ON RECYCLABLE CONTAINERS. CONTAINERS SHOULD BE EMPTY AND RINSED BEFORE RECYCLING.

Items NOT accepted for recycling:

Styrofoam, Plastic Bags, Plates & Tableware, Prescription Medicine Bottles, Motor Oil Bottles, Clothes Hangers, Furniture, Needles & Syringes, Six-Pack Holders, Snack Bags, Toys, Straws, Plastic Wrappers/Wrapping, PlexiGlass, Plastic Packaging, Pesticides

Special Instructions:

• Do not place recyclables in plastic bags. Please do not bundle or tie with string or twine.
• Lids should be left on recyclable containers. Containers should be empty and rinsed before recycling.

THESE ITEMS CANNOT BE PLACED IN YOUR RECYCLING BIN.

Residents who want to recycle bulky, rigid plastic items that cannot be recycled through the curbside recycling program can deliver them to the Authority's Utica or Rome EcoDrops during regular business hours, free of charge.

EXAMPLES OF BULKY RIGID PLASTICS ACCEPTED

• Plastic beverage crates (i.e. milk/soda/beverage crates)
• Clean plastic drums, totes and empty garbage cans (all sizes)
• Clean plastic buckets/pails (all sizes - metal handle acceptable)
• Plastic toys (i.e. playhouses)
• Plastic tool and gun cases
• Plastic plant/propagation trays and flower pots
• Plastic pallets and shelving
• Plastic laundry baskets
• Plastic lawn furniture
• Plastic pet carriers
• Plastic cat litter containers
• Plastic recycling bins & carts
• Large plastic water jugs (1-5 gallon)

BULKY RIGID PLASTICS CANNOT BE MIXED WITH OTHER PLASTIC RECYCLABLES.

DO NOT PLACE BULKY RIGID PLASTICS WITH YOUR CURBSIDE SET-OUT RECYCLABLES.

NON-ACCEPTABLE PLASTIC ITEMS

• Plastic bags
• Plastic film (i.e. stretch film and other flexible packaging)
• Styrofoam
• Plastic appliances
• Vinyl siding
• Plastic hangers
• Water hoses
• Toys with circuit boards or battery packs
• Pool/chemical containers
• Driveway sealant containers
• Motor oil containers
• Car bumpers

Bulky Rigid Plastics are also currently being accepted at the following locations, at no charge:

• Town of Floyd Transfer Station
• Town of Schuyler Transfer Station
• Village of Boonville Transfer Station
• Village of Clinton is collecting bulky rigid plastics at the curb every Wednesday throughout the year. Do not place items at the curb prior to 5:00 PM on Tuesday.

In addition, some municipalities that hold "Spring Cleanups" and "Dumpster Days" will have bulky rigid plastics collection. Please contact your municipality for more information.

THESE ITEMS CANNOT BE PLACED IN YOUR RECYCLING BIN.

Residents who want to recycle bulky, rigid plastic items that cannot be recycled through the curbside recycling program can deliver them to the Authority's Utica or Rome EcoDrops during regular business hours, free of charge.

EXAMPLES OF BULKY RIGID PLASTICS ACCEPTED

• Plastic beverage crates (i.e. milk/soda/beverage crates)
• Clean plastic drums, totes and empty garbage cans (all sizes)
• Clean plastic buckets/pails (all sizes - metal handle acceptable)
• Plastic toys (i.e. playhouses)
• Plastic tool and gun cases
• Plastic plant/propagation trays and flower pots
• Plastic pallets and shelving
• Plastic laundry baskets
• Plastic lawn furniture
• Plastic pet carriers
• Plastic cat litter containers
• Plastic recycling bins & carts
• Large plastic water jugs (1-5 gallon)

BULKY RIGID PLASTICS CANNOT BE MIXED WITH OTHER PLASTIC RECYCLABLES.

DO NOT PLACE BULKY RIGID PLASTICS WITH YOUR CURBSIDE SET-OUT RECYCLABLES.

NON-ACCEPTABLE PLASTIC ITEMS

• Plastic bags
• Plastic film (i.e. stretch film and other flexible packaging)
• Styrofoam
• Plastic appliances
• Vinyl siding
• Plastic hangers
• Water hoses
• Toys with circuit boards or battery packs
• Pool/chemical containers
• Driveway sealant containers
• Motor oil containers
• Car bumpers

Bulky Rigid Plastics are also currently being accepted at the following locations, at no charge:

• Town of Floyd Transfer Station
• Town of Schuyler Transfer Station
• Village of Boonville Transfer Station
• Village of Clinton is collecting bulky rigid plastics at the curb every Wednesday throughout the year. Do not place items at the curb prior to 5:00 PM on Tuesday.

In addition, some municipalities that hold "Spring Cleanups" and "Dumpster Days" will have bulky rigid plastics collection. Please contact your municipality for more information.

THESE ITEMS CANNOT BE PLACED IN YOUR RECYCLING BIN.

Residents who want to recycle bulky, rigid plastic items that cannot be recycled through the curbside recycling program can deliver them to the Authority's Utica or Rome EcoDrops during regular business hours, free of charge.

EXAMPLES OF BULKY RIGID PLASTICS ACCEPTED

• Plastic beverage crates (i.e. milk/soda/beverage crates)
• Clean plastic drums, totes and empty garbage cans (all sizes)
• Clean plastic buckets/pails (all sizes - metal handle acceptable)
• Plastic toys (i.e. playhouses)
• Plastic tool and gun cases
• Plastic plant/propagation trays and flower pots
• Plastic pallets and shelving
• Plastic laundry baskets
• Plastic lawn furniture
• Plastic pet carriers
• Plastic cat litter containers
• Plastic recycling bins & carts
• Large plastic water jugs (1-5 gallon)

BULKY RIGID PLASTICS CANNOT BE MIXED WITH OTHER PLASTIC RECYCLABLES.

DO NOT PLACE BULKY RIGID PLASTICS WITH YOUR CURBSIDE SET-OUT RECYCLABLES.

NON-ACCEPTABLE PLASTIC ITEMS

• Plastic bags
• Plastic film (i.e. stretch film and other flexible packaging)
• Styrofoam
• Plastic appliances
• Vinyl siding
• Plastic hangers
• Water hoses
• Toys with circuit boards or battery packs
• Pool/chemical containers
• Driveway sealant containers
• Motor oil containers
• Car bumpers

Bulky Rigid Plastics are also currently being accepted at the following locations, at no charge:

• Town of Floyd Transfer Station
• Town of Schuyler Transfer Station
• Village of Boonville Transfer Station
• Village of Clinton is collecting bulky rigid plastics at the curb every Wednesday throughout the year. Do not place items at the curb prior to 5:00 PM on Tuesday.

In addition, some municipalities that hold "Spring Cleanups" and "Dumpster Days" will have bulky rigid plastics collection. Please contact your municipality for more information.

THESE ITEMS CANNOT BE PLACED IN YOUR RECYCLING BIN.

Residents who want to recycle bulky, rigid plastic items that cannot be recycled through the curbside recycling program can deliver them to the Authority's Utica or Rome EcoDrops during regular business hours, free of charge.

EXAMPLES OF BULKY RIGID PLASTICS ACCEPTED

• Plastic beverage crates (i.e. milk/soda/beverage crates)
• Clean plastic drums, totes and empty garbage cans (all sizes)
• Clean plastic buckets/pails (all sizes - metal handle acceptable)
• Plastic toys (i.e. playhouses)
• Plastic tool and gun cases
• Plastic plant/propagation trays and flower pots
• Plastic pallets and shelving
• Plastic laundry baskets
• Plastic lawn furniture
• Plastic pet carriers
• Plastic cat litter containers
• Plastic recycling bins & carts
• Large plastic water jugs (1-5 gallon)

BULKY RIGID PLASTICS CANNOT BE MIXED WITH OTHER PLASTIC RECYCLABLES.

DO NOT PLACE BULKY RIGID PLASTICS WITH YOUR CURBSIDE SET-OUT RECYCLABLES.

NON-ACCEPTABLE PLASTIC ITEMS

• Plastic bags
• Plastic film (i.e. stretch film and other flexible packaging)
• Styrofoam
• Plastic appliances
• Vinyl siding
• Plastic hangers
• Water hoses
• Toys with circuit boards or battery packs
• Pool/chemical containers
• Driveway sealant containers
• Motor oil containers
• Car bumpers

Bulky Rigid Plastics are also currently being accepted at the following locations, at no charge:

• Town of Floyd Transfer Station
• Town of Schuyler Transfer Station
• Village of Boonville Transfer Station
• Village of Clinton is collecting bulky rigid plastics at the curb every Wednesday throughout the year. Do not place items at the curb prior to 5:00 PM on Tuesday.

In addition, some municipalities that hold "Spring Cleanups" and "Dumpster Days" will have bulky rigid plastics collection. Please contact your municipality for more information.

THESE ITEMS CANNOT BE PLACED IN YOUR RECYCLING BIN.

Residents who want to recycle bulky, rigid plastic items that cannot be recycled through the curbside recycling program can deliver them to the Authority's Utica or Rome EcoDrops during regular business hours, free of charge.

EXAMPLES OF BULKY RIGID PLASTICS ACCEPTED

• Plastic beverage crates (i.e. milk/soda/beverage crates)
• Clean plastic drums, totes and empty garbage cans (all sizes)
• Clean plastic buckets/pails (all sizes - metal handle acceptable)
• Plastic toys (i.e. playhouses)
• Plastic tool and gun cases
• Plastic plant/propagation trays and flower pots
• Plastic pallets and shelving
• Plastic laundry baskets
• Plastic lawn furniture
• Plastic pet carriers
• Plastic cat litter containers
• Plastic recycling bins & carts
• Large plastic water jugs (1-5 gallon)

BULKY RIGID PLASTICS CANNOT BE MIXED WITH OTHER PLASTIC RECYCLABLES.

DO NOT PLACE BULKY RIGID PLASTICS WITH YOUR CURBSIDE SET-OUT RECYCLABLES.

NON-ACCEPTABLE PLASTIC ITEMS

• Plastic bags
• Plastic film (i.e. stretch film and other flexible packaging)
• Styrofoam
• Plastic appliances
• Vinyl siding
• Plastic hangers
• Water hoses
• Toys with circuit boards or battery packs
• Pool/chemical containers
• Driveway sealant containers
• Motor oil containers
• Car bumpers

Bulky Rigid Plastics are also currently being accepted at the following locations, at no charge:

• Town of Floyd Transfer Station
• Town of Schuyler Transfer Station
• Village of Boonville Transfer Station
• Village of Clinton is collecting bulky rigid plastics at the curb every Wednesday throughout the year. Do not place items at the curb prior to 5:00 PM on Tuesday.

In addition, some municipalities that hold "Spring Cleanups" and "Dumpster Days" will have bulky rigid plastics collection. Please contact your municipality for more information.

THESE ITEMS CANNOT BE PLACED IN YOUR RECYCLING BIN.

Residents who want to recycle bulky, rigid plastic items that cannot be recycled through the curbside recycling program can deliver them to the Authority's Utica or Rome EcoDrops during regular business hours, free of charge.

EXAMPLES OF BULKY RIGID PLASTICS ACCEPTED

• Plastic beverage crates (i.e. milk/soda/beverage crates)
• Clean plastic drums, totes and empty garbage cans (all sizes)
• Clean plastic buckets/pails (all sizes - metal handle acceptable)
• Plastic toys (i.e. playhouses)
• Plastic tool and gun cases
• Plastic plant/propagation trays and flower pots
• Plastic pallets and shelving
• Plastic laundry baskets
• Plastic lawn furniture
• Plastic pet carriers
• Plastic cat litter containers
• Plastic recycling bins & carts
• Large plastic water jugs (1-5 gallon)

BULKY RIGID PLASTICS CANNOT BE MIXED WITH OTHER PLASTIC RECYCLABLES.

DO NOT PLACE BULKY RIGID PLASTICS WITH YOUR CURBSIDE SET-OUT RECYCLABLES.

NON-ACCEPTABLE PLASTIC ITEMS

• Plastic bags
• Plastic film (i.e. stretch film and other flexible packaging)
• Styrofoam
• Plastic appliances
• Vinyl siding
• Plastic hangers
• Water hoses
• Toys with circuit boards or battery packs
• Pool/chemical containers
• Driveway sealant containers
• Motor oil containers
• Car bumpers

Bulky Rigid Plastics are also currently being accepted at the following locations, at no charge:

• Town of Floyd Transfer Station
• Town of Schuyler Transfer Station
• Village of Boonville Transfer Station
• Village of Clinton is collecting bulky rigid plastics at the curb every Wednesday throughout the year. Do not place items at the curb prior to 5:00 PM on Tuesday.

In addition, some municipalities that hold "Spring Cleanups" and "Dumpster Days" will have bulky rigid plastics collection. Please contact your municipality for more information.

THESE ITEMS CANNOT BE PLACED IN YOUR RECYCLING BIN.

Residents who want to recycle bulky, rigid plastic items that cannot be recycled through the curbside recycling program can deliver them to the Authority's Utica or Rome EcoDrops during regular business hours, free of charge.

EXAMPLES OF BULKY RIGID PLASTICS ACCEPTED

• Plastic beverage crates (i.e. milk/soda/beverage crates)
• Clean plastic drums, totes and empty garbage cans (all sizes)
• Clean plastic buckets/pails (all sizes - metal handle acceptable)
• Plastic toys (i.e. playhouses)
• Plastic tool and gun cases
• Plastic plant/propagation trays and flower pots
• Plastic pallets and shelving
• Plastic laundry baskets
• Plastic lawn furniture
• Plastic pet carriers
• Plastic cat litter containers
• Plastic recycling bins & carts
• Large plastic water jugs (1-5 gallon)

BULKY RIGID PLASTICS CANNOT BE MIXED WITH OTHER PLASTIC RECYCLABLES.

DO NOT PLACE BULKY RIGID PLASTICS WITH YOUR CURBSIDE SET-OUT RECYCLABLES.

NON-ACCEPTABLE PLASTIC ITEMS

• Plastic bags
• Plastic film (i.e. stretch film and other flexible packaging)
• Styrofoam
• Plastic appliances
• Vinyl siding
• Plastic hangers
• Water hoses
• Toys with circuit boards or battery packs
• Pool/chemical containers
• Driveway sealant containers
• Motor oil containers
• Car bumpers

Bulky Rigid Plastics are also currently being accepted at the following locations, at no charge:

• Town of Floyd Transfer Station
• Town of Schuyler Transfer Station
• Village of Boonville Transfer Station
• Village of Clinton is collecting bulky rigid plastics at the curb every Wednesday throughout the year. Do not place items at the curb prior to 5:00 PM on Tuesday.

In addition, some municipalities that hold "Spring Cleanups" and "Dumpster Days" will have bulky rigid plastics collection. Please contact your municipality for more information.

THESE ITEMS CANNOT BE PLACED IN YOUR RECYCLING BIN.

Residents who want to recycle bulky, rigid plastic items that cannot be recycled through the curbside recycling program can deliver them to the Authority's Utica or Rome EcoDrops during regular business hours, free of charge.

EXAMPLES OF BULKY RIGID PLASTICS ACCEPTED

• Plastic beverage crates (i.e. milk/soda/beverage crates)
• Clean plastic drums, totes and empty garbage cans (all sizes)
• Clean plastic buckets/pails (all sizes - metal handle acceptable)
• Plastic toys (i.e. playhouses)
• Plastic tool and gun cases
• Plastic plant/propagation trays and flower pots
• Plastic pallets and shelving
• Plastic laundry baskets
• Plastic lawn furniture
• Plastic pet carriers
• Plastic cat litter containers
• Plastic recycling bins & carts
• Large plastic water jugs (1-5 gallon)

BULKY RIGID PLASTICS CANNOT BE MIXED WITH OTHER PLASTIC RECYCLABLES.

DO NOT PLACE BULKY RIGID PLASTICS WITH YOUR CURBSIDE SET-OUT RECYCLABLES.

NON-ACCEPTABLE PLASTIC ITEMS

• Plastic bags
• Plastic film (i.e. stretch film and other flexible packaging)
• Styrofoam
• Plastic appliances
• Vinyl siding
• Plastic hangers
• Water hoses
• Toys with circuit boards or battery packs
• Pool/chemical containers
• Driveway sealant containers
• Motor oil containers
• Car bumpers

Bulky Rigid Plastics are also currently being accepted at the following locations, at no charge:

• Town of Floyd Transfer Station
• Town of Schuyler Transfer Station
• Village of Boonville Transfer Station
• Village of Clinton is collecting bulky rigid plastics at the curb every Wednesday throughout the year. Do not place items at the curb prior to 5:00 PM on Tuesday.

In addition, some municipalities that hold "Spring Cleanups" and "Dumpster Days" will have bulky rigid plastics collection. Please contact your municipality for more information.

THESE ITEMS CANNOT BE PLACED IN YOUR RECYCLING BIN.

Residents who want to recycle bulky, rigid plastic items that cannot be recycled through the curbside recycling program can deliver them to the Authority's Utica or Rome EcoDrops during regular business hours, free of charge.

EXAMPLES OF BULKY RIGID PLASTICS ACCEPTED

• Plastic beverage crates (i.e. milk/soda/beverage crates)
• Clean plastic drums, totes and empty garbage cans (all sizes)
• Clean plastic buckets/pails (all sizes - metal handle acceptable)
• Plastic toys (i.e. playhouses)
• Plastic tool and gun cases
• Plastic plant/propagation trays and flower pots
• Plastic pallets and shelving
• Plastic laundry baskets
• Plastic lawn furniture
• Plastic pet carriers
• Plastic cat litter containers
• Plastic recycling bins & carts
• Large plastic water jugs (1-5 gallon)

BULKY RIGID PLASTICS CANNOT BE MIXED WITH OTHER PLASTIC RECYCLABLES.

DO NOT PLACE BULKY RIGID PLASTICS WITH YOUR CURBSIDE SET-OUT RECYCLABLES.

NON-ACCEPTABLE PLASTIC ITEMS

• Plastic bags
• Plastic film (i.e. stretch film and other flexible packaging)
• Styrofoam
• Plastic appliances
• Vinyl siding
• Plastic hangers
• Water hoses
• Toys with circuit boards or battery packs
• Pool/chemical containers
• Driveway sealant containers
• Motor oil containers
• Car bumpers

Bulky Rigid Plastics are also currently being accepted at the following locations, at no charge:

• Town of Floyd Transfer Station
• Town of Schuyler Transfer Station
• Village of Boonville Transfer Station
• Village of Clinton is collecting bulky rigid plastics at the curb every Wednesday throughout the year. Do not place items at the curb prior to 5:00 PM on Tuesday.

In addition, some municipalities that hold "Spring Cleanups" and "Dumpster Days" will have bulky rigid plastics collection. Please contact your municipality for more information.

THESE ITEMS CANNOT BE PLACED IN YOUR RECYCLING BIN.

Residents who want to recycle bulky, rigid plastic items that cannot be recycled through the curbside recycling program can deliver them to the Authority's Utica or Rome EcoDrops during regular business hours, free of charge.

EXAMPLES OF BULKY RIGID PLASTICS ACCEPTED

• Plastic beverage crates (i.e. milk/soda/beverage crates)
• Clean plastic drums, totes and empty garbage cans (all sizes)
• Clean plastic buckets/pails (all sizes - metal handle acceptable)
• Plastic toys (i.e. playhouses)
• Plastic tool and gun cases
• Plastic plant/propagation trays and flower pots
• Plastic pallets and shelving
• Plastic laundry baskets
• Plastic lawn furniture
• Plastic pet carriers
• Plastic cat litter containers
• Plastic recycling bins & carts
• Large plastic water jugs (1-5 gallon)

BULKY RIGID PLASTICS CANNOT BE MIXED WITH OTHER PLASTIC RECYCLABLES.

DO NOT PLACE BULKY RIGID PLASTICS WITH YOUR CURBSIDE SET-OUT RECYCLABLES.

NON-ACCEPTABLE PLASTIC ITEMS

• Plastic bags
• Plastic film (i.e. stretch film and other flexible packaging)
• Styrofoam
• Plastic appliances
• Vinyl siding
• Plastic hangers
• Water hoses
• Toys with circuit boards or battery packs
• Pool/chemical containers
• Driveway sealant containers
• Motor oil containers
• Car bumpers

Bulky Rigid Plastics are also currently being accepted at the following locations, at no charge:

• Town of Floyd Transfer Station
• Town of Schuyler Transfer Station
• Village of Boonville Transfer Station
• Village of Clinton is collecting bulky rigid plastics at the curb every Wednesday throughout the year. Do not place items at the curb prior to 5:00 PM on Tuesday.

In addition, some municipalities that hold "Spring Cleanups" and "Dumpster Days" will have bulky rigid plastics collection. Please contact your municipality for more information.

THESE ITEMS CANNOT BE PLACED IN YOUR RECYCLING BIN.

Residents who want to recycle bulky, rigid plastic items that cannot be recycled through the curbside recycling program can deliver them to the Authority's Utica or Rome EcoDrops during regular business hours, free of charge.

EXAMPLES OF BULKY RIGID PLASTICS ACCEPTED

• Plastic beverage crates (i.e. milk/soda/beverage crates)
• Clean plastic drums, totes and empty garbage cans (all sizes)
• Clean plastic buckets/pails (all sizes - metal handle acceptable)
• Plastic toys (i.e. playhouses)
• Plastic tool and gun cases
• Plastic plant/propagation trays and flower pots
• Plastic pallets and shelving
• Plastic laundry baskets
• Plastic lawn furniture
• Plastic pet carriers
• Plastic cat litter containers
• Plastic recycling bins & carts
• Large plastic water jugs (1-5 gallon)

BULKY RIGID PLASTICS CANNOT BE MIXED WITH OTHER PLASTIC RECYCLABLES.

DO NOT PLACE BULKY RIGID PLASTICS WITH YOUR CURBSIDE SET-OUT RECYCLABLES.

NON-ACCEPTABLE PLASTIC ITEMS

• Plastic bags
• Plastic film (i.e. stretch film and other flexible packaging)
• Styrofoam
• Plastic appliances
• Vinyl siding
• Plastic hangers
• Water hoses
• Toys with circuit boards or battery packs
• Pool/chemical containers
• Driveway sealant containers
• Motor oil containers
• Car bumpers

Bulky Rigid Plastics are also currently being accepted at the following locations, at no charge:

• Town of Floyd Transfer Station
• Town of Schuyler Transfer Station
• Village of Boonville Transfer Station
• Village of Clinton is collecting bulky rigid plastics at the curb every Wednesday throughout the year. Do not place items at the curb prior to 5:00 PM on Tuesday.

In addition, some municipalities that hold "Spring Cleanups" and "Dumpster Days" will have bulky rigid plastics collection. Please contact your municipality for more information.

THESE ITEMS CANNOT BE PLACED IN YOUR RECYCLING BIN.

Residents who want to recycle bulky, rigid plastic items that cannot be recycled through the curbside recycling program can deliver them to the Authority's Utica or Rome EcoDrops during regular business hours, free of charge.

EXAMPLES OF BULKY RIGID PLASTICS ACCEPTED

• Plastic beverage crates (i.e. milk/soda/beverage crates)
• Clean plastic drums, totes and empty garbage cans (all sizes)
• Clean plastic buckets/pails (all sizes - metal handle acceptable)
• Plastic toys (i.e. playhouses)
• Plastic tool and gun cases
• Plastic plant/propagation trays and flower pots
• Plastic pallets and shelving
• Plastic laundry baskets
• Plastic lawn furniture
• Plastic pet carriers
• Plastic cat litter containers
• Plastic recycling bins & carts
• Large plastic water jugs (1-5 gallon)

BULKY RIGID PLASTICS CANNOT BE MIXED WITH OTHER PLASTIC RECYCLABLES.

DO NOT PLACE BULKY RIGID PLASTICS WITH YOUR CURBSIDE SET-OUT RECYCLABLES.

NON-ACCEPTABLE PLASTIC ITEMS

• Plastic bags
• Plastic film (i.e. stretch film and other flexible packaging)
• Styrofoam
• Plastic appliances
• Vinyl siding
• Plastic hangers
• Water hoses
• Toys with circuit boards or battery packs
• Pool/chemical containers
• Driveway sealant containers
• Motor oil containers
• Car bumpers

Bulky Rigid Plastics are also currently being accepted at the following locations, at no charge:

• Town of Floyd Transfer Station
• Town of Schuyler Transfer Station
• Village of Boonville Transfer Station
• Village of Clinton is collecting bulky rigid plastics at the curb every Wednesday throughout the year. Do not place items at the curb prior to 5:00 PM on Tuesday.

In addition, some municipalities that hold "Spring Cleanups" and "Dumpster Days" will have bulky rigid plastics collection. Please contact your municipality for more information.

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) material may be disposed of as construction and demolition debris at the Transfer Stations in Utica or Rome.

Plastic wood pellet bags CANNOT be placed in your curbside recycling bin.

Some local grocery stores are partnered with TREX Company and can accept plastic wood pellet bags with other plastic film items (i.e. grocery bags) for proper recycling. Please deliver wood pellet bags to the following grocery stores for recycling:

• Hannaford
• Price Chopper
• Target
• Tops

If you cannot deliver plastic wood pellet bags to the above locations, please place them in your regular garbage.

Please deliver to the Utica or Rome EcoDrop for recycling at no charge. Do NOT place this item in your recycling container.

If you are unable to deliver this item for recycling, you may dispose of it in your regular garbage. 

Please place in your garbage for disposal. Do not place in your recycling container.

Always consider reuse before disposal.

Please place in your garbage for disposal. Do not place in your recycling container.

Always consider reuse before disposal.

Please place in your garbage for disposal. Do not place in your recycling container.

Always consider reuse before disposal.

Please place in your garbage for disposal. Do not place in your recycling container.

Always consider reuse before disposal.

Please place in your garbage for disposal. Do not place in your recycling container.

Always consider reuse before disposal.

Construction and Demolition (C & D) Debris is solid waste resulting from construction, remodeling, repair and demolition of structures, road building and land clearing. Such waste includes but is not limited to bricks, concrete, rock, lumber, paving material and tree and brush stumps.

C & D Debris can be delivered to the Authority's Utica or Rome Transfer Stations for a fee.

Certain types of C & D Debris contain asbestos and have specific regulations. Asbestos Disposal information can be found by clicking here.

THESE ITEMS CANNOT BE PLACED IN YOUR RECYCLING BIN.

Plastic lawn signs such as campaign signs can be delivered to the Authority's Utica or Rome Facilities as a BULKY RIGID PLASTIC.

Residents who want to recycle bulky, rigid plastic items that cannot be recycled through the curbside recycling program can deliver them to the Authority's Utica or Rome EcoDrops during regular business hours, free of charge.

EXAMPLES OF BULKY RIGID PLASTICS ACCEPTED

• Plastic beverage crates (i.e. milk/soda/beverage crates)
• Clean plastic drums, totes and empty garbage cans (all sizes)
• Clean plastic buckets/pails (all sizes - metal handle acceptable)
• Plastic toys (i.e. playhouses)
• Plastic tool and gun cases
• Plastic plant/propagation trays and flower pots
• Plastic pallets and shelving
• Plastic laundry baskets
• Plastic lawn furniture
• Plastic pet carriers
• Plastic cat litter containers
• Plastic recycling bins & carts
• Large plastic water jugs (1-5 gallon)

BULKY RIGID PLASTICS CANNOT BE MIXED WITH OTHER PLASTIC RECYCLABLES.

DO NOT PLACE BULKY RIGID PLASTICS WITH YOUR CURBSIDE SET-OUT RECYCLABLES.

NON-ACCEPTABLE PLASTIC ITEMS

• Plastic Bags
• Plastic film (i.e. stretch film and other flexible packaging)
• Styrofoam
• Plastic appliances
• Vinyl siding
• Water hoses
• Toys with circuit boards or battery packs
• Pool/chemical containers
• Driveway sealant containers
• Paint cans
• Motor oil containers
• Car bumpers

Bulky Rigid Plastics are also currently being accepted at the following locations, at no charge:

• Town of Floyd Transfer Station
• Town of Schuyler Transfer Station
• Village of Boonville Transfer Station
• Village of Clinton is collecting bulky rigid plastics at the curb every Wednesday throughout the year. Do not place items at the curb prior to 5:00 PM on Tuesday.

In addition, some municipalities that hold "Spring Cleanups" and "Dumpster Days" will have bulky rigid plastics collection. Please contact your municipality for more information.

Remember: Reusable bags are best!

If you do have to use plastic grocery bags and other plastic film items, follow the instructions below for proper recycling/disposal.

Although some plastic film items such as grocery bags have the recycling triangle with a number in the middle, they can not be recycled through the Authority’s recycling program. Plastic film can be brought to most local grocery stores for recycling.

DO NOT PLACE PLASTIC BAGS OR OTHER PLASTIC FILM IN YOUR RECYCLING CONTAINER.

As of January 1, 2009, a new statewide law requires certain retail and grocery stores to set up a plastic carry out bag recycling program for their customers. Stores with 10,000 square feet or more of retail space and chains which operate five or more stores with greater than 5,000 square feet of retail space, and which provide plastic carry out bags to customers are required to comply with the law.

The collection containers for plastic bags are usually found at the entrances/exits of the stores and they take any type of grocery store bag for recycling.

View a list of Plastic Plastic Film Drop-Off Locations.

 View a list of Acceptable Plastic Film Items.

You can also find information and drop-off locations by visiting plasticfilmrecycling.org.

If you are a business with large quantities of clean plastic film, please contact Director of Recycling Emily Albright at emilya@ohswa.org for recycling options.

If you are unable to recycle your plastic grocery store bags through a take-back program or have Ziploc or bread bags, please reuse them and then dispose of them with your garbage.

Remember: Reusable bags are best!

If you do have to use plastic grocery bags and other plastic film items, follow the instructions below for proper recycling/disposal.

Although some plastic film items such as grocery bags have the recycling triangle with a number in the middle, they can not be recycled through the Authority’s recycling program. Plastic film can be brought to most local grocery stores for recycling.

DO NOT PLACE PLASTIC BAGS OR OTHER PLASTIC FILM IN YOUR RECYCLING CONTAINER.

As of January 1, 2009, a new statewide law requires certain retail and grocery stores to set up a plastic carry out bag recycling program for their customers. Stores with 10,000 square feet or more of retail space and chains which operate five or more stores with greater than 5,000 square feet of retail space, and which provide plastic carry out bags to customers are required to comply with the law.

The collection containers for plastic bags are usually found at the entrances/exits of the stores and they take any type of grocery store bag for recycling.

View a list of Plastic Plastic Film Drop-Off Locations.

 View a list of Acceptable Plastic Film Items.

You can also find information and drop-off locations by visiting plasticfilmrecycling.org.

If you are a business with large quantities of clean plastic film, please contact Director of Recycling Emily Albright at emilya@ohswa.org for recycling options.

If you are unable to recycle your plastic grocery store bags through a take-back program or have Ziploc or bread bags, please reuse them and then dispose of them with your garbage.

Remember: Reusable bags are best!

If you do have to use plastic grocery bags and other plastic film items, follow the instructions below for proper recycling/disposal.

Although some plastic film items such as grocery bags have the recycling triangle with a number in the middle, they can not be recycled through the Authority’s recycling program. Plastic film can be brought to most local grocery stores for recycling.

DO NOT PLACE PLASTIC BAGS OR OTHER PLASTIC FILM IN YOUR RECYCLING CONTAINER.

As of January 1, 2009, a new statewide law requires certain retail and grocery stores to set up a plastic carry out bag recycling program for their customers. Stores with 10,000 square feet or more of retail space and chains which operate five or more stores with greater than 5,000 square feet of retail space, and which provide plastic carry out bags to customers are required to comply with the law.

The collection containers for plastic bags are usually found at the entrances/exits of the stores and they take any type of grocery store bag for recycling.

View a list of Plastic Plastic Film Drop-Off Locations.

 View a list of Acceptable Plastic Film Items.

You can also find information and drop-off locations by visiting plasticfilmrecycling.org.

If you are a business with large quantities of clean plastic film, please contact Director of Recycling Emily Albright at emilya@ohswa.org for recycling options.

If you are unable to recycle your plastic grocery store bags through a take-back program or have Ziploc or bread bags, please reuse them and then dispose of them with your garbage.

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

Plastic wood pellet bags CANNOT be placed in your curbside recycling bin.

Some local grocery stores are partnered with TREX Company and can accept plastic wood pellet bags with other plastic film items (i.e. grocery bags) for proper recycling. Please deliver wood pellet bags to the following grocery stores for recycling:

• Hannaford
• Price Chopper
• Target
• Tops

If you cannot deliver plastic wood pellet bags to the above locations, please place them in your regular garbage.

Please place in your garbage for disposal. Do not place in your recycling container.

Always consider reuse before disposal.

Paperboard Egg Cartons can be placed in your curbside recycling container.

Plastic Egg Cartons can be placed in your curbside recycling container (excluding plastic FOAM).

Styrofoam Egg Cartons CANNOT be placed in your curbside recycling container and should be placed in your regular garbage.

THESE ITEMS CANNOT BE PLACED IN YOUR RECYCLING BIN.

Residents who want to recycle bulky, rigid plastic items that cannot be recycled through the curbside recycling program can deliver them to the Authority's Utica or Rome EcoDrops during regular business hours, free of charge.

EXAMPLES OF BULKY RIGID PLASTICS ACCEPTED

• Plastic beverage crates (i.e. milk/soda/beverage crates)
• Clean plastic drums, totes and empty garbage cans (all sizes)
• Clean plastic buckets/pails (all sizes - metal handle acceptable)
• Plastic toys (i.e. playhouses)
• Plastic tool and gun cases
• Plastic plant/propagation trays and flower pots
• Plastic pallets and shelving
• Plastic laundry baskets
• Plastic lawn furniture
• Plastic pet carriers
• Plastic cat litter containers
• Plastic recycling bins & carts
• Large plastic water jugs (1-5 gallon)

BULKY RIGID PLASTICS CANNOT BE MIXED WITH OTHER PLASTIC RECYCLABLES.

DO NOT PLACE BULKY RIGID PLASTICS WITH YOUR CURBSIDE SET-OUT RECYCLABLES.

NON-ACCEPTABLE PLASTIC ITEMS

• Plastic bags
• Plastic film (i.e. stretch film and other flexible packaging)
• Styrofoam
• Plastic appliances
• Vinyl siding
• Plastic hangers
• Water hoses
• Toys with circuit boards or battery packs
• Pool/chemical containers
• Driveway sealant containers
• Motor oil containers
• Car bumpers

Bulky Rigid Plastics are also currently being accepted at the following locations, at no charge:

• Town of Floyd Transfer Station
• Town of Schuyler Transfer Station
• Village of Boonville Transfer Station
• Village of Clinton is collecting bulky rigid plastics at the curb every Wednesday throughout the year. Do not place items at the curb prior to 5:00 PM on Tuesday.

In addition, some municipalities that hold "Spring Cleanups" and "Dumpster Days" will have bulky rigid plastics collection. Please contact your municipality for more information.

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

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

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

Please place in your garbage for disposal. Do not place in your recycling container.

Always consider reuse before disposal.

THESE ITEMS CANNOT BE PLACED IN YOUR RECYCLING BIN.

Residents who want to recycle bulky, rigid plastic items that cannot be recycled through the curbside recycling program can deliver them to the Authority's Utica or Rome EcoDrops during regular business hours, free of charge.

EXAMPLES OF BULKY RIGID PLASTICS ACCEPTED

• Plastic beverage crates (i.e. milk/soda/beverage crates)
• Clean plastic drums, totes and empty garbage cans (all sizes)
• Clean plastic buckets/pails (all sizes - metal handle acceptable)
• Plastic toys (i.e. playhouses)
• Plastic tool and gun cases
• Plastic plant/propagation trays and flower pots
• Plastic pallets and shelving
• Plastic laundry baskets
• Plastic lawn furniture
• Plastic pet carriers
• Plastic cat litter containers
• Plastic recycling bins & carts
• Large plastic water jugs (1-5 gallon)

BULKY RIGID PLASTICS CANNOT BE MIXED WITH OTHER PLASTIC RECYCLABLES.

DO NOT PLACE BULKY RIGID PLASTICS WITH YOUR CURBSIDE SET-OUT RECYCLABLES.

NON-ACCEPTABLE PLASTIC ITEMS

• Plastic bags
• Plastic film (i.e. stretch film and other flexible packaging)
• Styrofoam
• Plastic appliances
• Vinyl siding
• Plastic hangers
• Water hoses
• Toys with circuit boards or battery packs
• Pool/chemical containers
• Driveway sealant containers
• Motor oil containers
• Car bumpers

Bulky Rigid Plastics are also currently being accepted at the following locations, at no charge:

• Town of Floyd Transfer Station
• Town of Schuyler Transfer Station
• Village of Boonville Transfer Station
• Village of Clinton is collecting bulky rigid plastics at the curb every Wednesday throughout the year. Do not place items at the curb prior to 5:00 PM on Tuesday.

In addition, some municipalities that hold "Spring Cleanups" and "Dumpster Days" will have bulky rigid plastics collection. Please contact your municipality for more information.

THESE ITEMS CANNOT BE PLACED IN YOUR RECYCLING BIN.

Residents who want to recycle bulky, rigid plastic items that cannot be recycled through the curbside recycling program can deliver them to the Authority's Utica or Rome EcoDrops during regular business hours, free of charge.

EXAMPLES OF BULKY RIGID PLASTICS ACCEPTED

• Plastic beverage crates (i.e. milk/soda/beverage crates)
• Clean plastic drums, totes and empty garbage cans (all sizes)
• Clean plastic buckets/pails (all sizes - metal handle acceptable)
• Plastic toys (i.e. playhouses)
• Plastic tool and gun cases
• Plastic plant/propagation trays and flower pots
• Plastic pallets and shelving
• Plastic laundry baskets
• Plastic lawn furniture
• Plastic pet carriers
• Plastic cat litter containers
• Plastic recycling bins & carts
• Large plastic water jugs (1-5 gallon)

BULKY RIGID PLASTICS CANNOT BE MIXED WITH OTHER PLASTIC RECYCLABLES.

DO NOT PLACE BULKY RIGID PLASTICS WITH YOUR CURBSIDE SET-OUT RECYCLABLES.

NON-ACCEPTABLE PLASTIC ITEMS

• Plastic bags
• Plastic film (i.e. stretch film and other flexible packaging)
• Styrofoam
• Plastic appliances
• Vinyl siding
• Plastic hangers
• Water hoses
• Toys with circuit boards or battery packs
• Pool/chemical containers
• Driveway sealant containers
• Motor oil containers
• Car bumpers

Bulky Rigid Plastics are also currently being accepted at the following locations, at no charge:

• Town of Floyd Transfer Station
• Town of Schuyler Transfer Station
• Village of Boonville Transfer Station
• Village of Clinton is collecting bulky rigid plastics at the curb every Wednesday throughout the year. Do not place items at the curb prior to 5:00 PM on Tuesday.

In addition, some municipalities that hold "Spring Cleanups" and "Dumpster Days" will have bulky rigid plastics collection. Please contact your municipality for more information.

Please place in your garbage for disposal. Do not place in your recycling container.

Always consider reuse before disposal.

THESE ITEMS CANNOT BE PLACED IN YOUR RECYCLING BIN.

Residents who want to recycle bulky, rigid plastic items that cannot be recycled through the curbside recycling program can deliver them to the Authority's Utica or Rome EcoDrops during regular business hours, free of charge.

EXAMPLES OF BULKY RIGID PLASTICS ACCEPTED

• Plastic beverage crates (i.e. milk/soda/beverage crates)
• Clean plastic drums, totes and empty garbage cans (all sizes)
• Clean plastic buckets/pails (all sizes - metal handle acceptable)
• Plastic toys (i.e. playhouses)
• Plastic tool and gun cases
• Plastic plant/propagation trays and flower pots
• Plastic pallets and shelving
• Plastic laundry baskets
• Plastic lawn furniture
• Plastic pet carriers
• Plastic cat litter containers
• Plastic recycling bins & carts
• Large plastic water jugs (1-5 gallon)

BULKY RIGID PLASTICS CANNOT BE MIXED WITH OTHER PLASTIC RECYCLABLES.

DO NOT PLACE BULKY RIGID PLASTICS WITH YOUR CURBSIDE SET-OUT RECYCLABLES.

NON-ACCEPTABLE PLASTIC ITEMS

• Plastic bags
• Plastic film (i.e. stretch film and other flexible packaging)
• Styrofoam
• Plastic appliances
• Vinyl siding
• Plastic hangers
• Water hoses
• Toys with circuit boards or battery packs
• Pool/chemical containers
• Driveway sealant containers
• Motor oil containers
• Car bumpers

Bulky Rigid Plastics are also currently being accepted at the following locations, at no charge:

• Town of Floyd Transfer Station
• Town of Schuyler Transfer Station
• Village of Boonville Transfer Station
• Village of Clinton is collecting bulky rigid plastics at the curb every Wednesday throughout the year. Do not place items at the curb prior to 5:00 PM on Tuesday.

In addition, some municipalities that hold "Spring Cleanups" and "Dumpster Days" will have bulky rigid plastics collection. Please contact your municipality for more information.

Please deliver to the Utica or Rome EcoDrop for recycling at no charge. Do NOT place this item in your recycling container.

If you are unable to deliver this item for recycling, you may dispose of it in your regular garbage. 

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.

THESE ITEMS CANNOT BE PLACED IN YOUR RECYCLING BIN.

Plastic lawn signs such as campaign signs can be delivered to the Authority's Utica or Rome Facilities as a BULKY RIGID PLASTIC.

Residents who want to recycle bulky, rigid plastic items that cannot be recycled through the curbside recycling program can deliver them to the Authority's Utica or Rome EcoDrops during regular business hours, free of charge.

EXAMPLES OF BULKY RIGID PLASTICS ACCEPTED

• Plastic beverage crates (i.e. milk/soda/beverage crates)
• Clean plastic drums, totes and empty garbage cans (all sizes)
• Clean plastic buckets/pails (all sizes - metal handle acceptable)
• Plastic toys (i.e. playhouses)
• Plastic tool and gun cases
• Plastic plant/propagation trays and flower pots
• Plastic pallets and shelving
• Plastic laundry baskets
• Plastic lawn furniture
• Plastic pet carriers
• Plastic cat litter containers
• Plastic recycling bins & carts
• Large plastic water jugs (1-5 gallon)

BULKY RIGID PLASTICS CANNOT BE MIXED WITH OTHER PLASTIC RECYCLABLES.

DO NOT PLACE BULKY RIGID PLASTICS WITH YOUR CURBSIDE SET-OUT RECYCLABLES.

NON-ACCEPTABLE PLASTIC ITEMS

• Plastic Bags
• Plastic film (i.e. stretch film and other flexible packaging)
• Styrofoam
• Plastic appliances
• Vinyl siding
• Water hoses
• Toys with circuit boards or battery packs
• Pool/chemical containers
• Driveway sealant containers
• Paint cans
• Motor oil containers
• Car bumpers

Bulky Rigid Plastics are also currently being accepted at the following locations, at no charge:

• Town of Floyd Transfer Station
• Town of Schuyler Transfer Station
• Village of Boonville Transfer Station
• Village of Clinton is collecting bulky rigid plastics at the curb every Wednesday throughout the year. Do not place items at the curb prior to 5:00 PM on Tuesday.

In addition, some municipalities that hold "Spring Cleanups" and "Dumpster Days" will have bulky rigid plastics collection. Please contact your municipality for more information.