Appliances may be delivered to our EcoDrops in Utica or Rome at no charge for proper recycling and disposal.

Appliances with CFCs [freon] can be delivered to the EcoDrops in Utica or Rome where the refrigerant is properly removed, and then recycled. A fee of $10.00 per item applies.can be delivered to our EcoDrops in Utica and Rome for a fee of $10.00 per item.

Large appliances that are clean and in working condition can be donated to Oneida County Habitat for Humanity's ReStore. The ReStore is a business that sells new and used building materials and home improvement items to the general public. 

All donations are tax deductible, and proceeds generated from the ReStore benefits the mission of Oneida County Habitat for Humanity to build, renovate and revitalize simple safe, decent and affordable homes for low income, disabled and elderly families and homeowners. Habitat has been working in Oneida County since 1990 and since then has built 16 homes.

HOT ASHES CANNOT BE PLACED IN TRASH OR RECYCLING CONTAINERS.

ASHES MUST BE FULLY EXTINGUISHED AND COOLED BEFORE BEING PLACED IN GARBAGE.

Follow these safety measures:

• Dispose of ashes in a metal container. Douse the ashes with water and place the closed container outside of your home away from combustible materials. Leave the ashes in the container for several days before disposing of them.
• DO NOT assume that the ashes are cold. Hot ashes CANNOT be placed in trash or recycling containers.
• Once you are positive that your ashes are cold, you may then place them in a plastic bag, tie securely, and dispose of in your curbside trash can.
• Teach family members about the dangers associated with hot ash disposal.

Below are REUSE ideas for wood ash.

• Spread the ashes on sidewalks and driveways to melt snow and ice.
• Add the ash to a compost pile to build your soil ammending properties.
• Directly apply the ash to garden areas to increase potassium and raise pH level.
• After verifying that the ash has cooled completely, dump them inside your chicken coop for your chickens. Dig a shallow hole to contain the ash for their fresh bath. Another added bonus is that it will help control mites.
• Make a paste of ash and water to use as a metal polish; and it's non-toxic!

HOT ASHES CANNOT BE PLACED IN TRASH OR RECYCLING CONTAINERS.

ASHES MUST BE FULLY EXTINGUISHED AND COOLED BEFORE BEING PLACED IN GARBAGE.

Follow these safety measures:

• Dispose of ashes in a metal container. Douse the ashes with water and place the closed container outside of your home away from combustible materials. Leave the ashes in the container for several days before disposing of them.
• DO NOT assume that the ashes are cold. Hot ashes CANNOT be placed in trash or recycling containers.
• Once you are positive that your ashes are cold, you may then place them in a plastic bag, tie securely, and dispose of in your curbside trash can.
• Teach family members about the dangers associated with hot ash disposal.

Below are REUSE ideas for wood ash.

• Spread the ashes on sidewalks and driveways to melt snow and ice.
• Add the ash to a compost pile to build your soil ammending properties.
• Directly apply the ash to garden areas to increase potassium and raise pH level.
• After verifying that the ash has cooled completely, dump them inside your chicken coop for your chickens. Dig a shallow hole to contain the ash for their fresh bath. Another added bonus is that it will help control mites.
• Make a paste of ash and water to use as a metal polish; and it's non-toxic!

HOT ASHES CANNOT BE PLACED IN TRASH OR RECYCLING CONTAINERS.

ASHES MUST BE FULLY EXTINGUISHED AND COOLED BEFORE BEING PLACED IN GARBAGE.

Follow these safety measures:

• Dispose of ashes in a metal container. Douse the ashes with water and place the closed container outside of your home away from combustible materials. Leave the ashes in the container for several days before disposing of them.
• DO NOT assume that the ashes are cold. Hot ashes CANNOT be placed in trash or recycling containers.
• Once you are positive that your ashes are cold, you may then place them in a plastic bag, tie securely, and dispose of in your curbside trash can.
• Teach family members about the dangers associated with hot ash disposal.

Below are REUSE ideas for wood ash.

• Spread the ashes on sidewalks and driveways to melt snow and ice.
• Add the ash to a compost pile to build your soil ammending properties.
• Directly apply the ash to garden areas to increase potassium and raise pH level.
• After verifying that the ash has cooled completely, dump them inside your chicken coop for your chickens. Dig a shallow hole to contain the ash for their fresh bath. Another added bonus is that it will help control mites.
• Make a paste of ash and water to use as a metal polish; and it's non-toxic!