You can donate working wheelchairs, walkers and other medical equipment to local Veterans' Organizations or contact them if you need a wheelchair, walker or other medical equipment.

Bulk items (i.e. sofas/chairs/tables) may be delivered to our Transfer Stations in Utica or Rome for a fee of $5.00 per item.

The Authority encourages reuse before disposal. There are various locations and organizations in Oneida and Herkimer Counties that accept used items as a donation for reuse or recycling. 

Some acceptable items include furniture, household items and more. Certain organizations will arrange for the pickup of donated items.

Please click on the links below to find lists of acceptable items for donation:

• Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Utica)
• Second Chance Tool Store (Utica)
• Faith Furniture (Utica)
• CNY Veteran's Outreach Center (Utica)
• The Salvation Army (Ilion)
• The Salvation Army (Rome)
• The Rescue Mission of Utica
• The Rescue Mission of Rome
• Goodwill-HARC Store & Donation Center (Herkimer)
• Freecycle
• St. Pauly Textile (numerous locations)

Click here for tips on Mattress disposal! https://www.mattressclarity.com/blog/how-to-dispose-of-your-mattress/ 

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.