Earth Day 2023

All plastic bottles, cups & containers are recyclable.

With the exception of motor oil bottles, prescription medication bottles, and Styrofoam — which are all garbage. Items such as scrap plastics, plastic straws, plastic utensils (anything that isn’t a bottle, cup, or container) should not be placed in your recycling.

Include

  • Plastic bottles & containers (with or without recycling number code) such as:
    Soda bottles, milk & water jugs, mustard & ketchup bottles, baked goods containers, disposable drink cups, soap & detergent bottles, mouthwash bottles, salad dressing bottles, and peanut butter jars.

Do Not Include

  • Styrofoam, empty plastic bags, plastic wrappers/wrapping & packaging, plates & tableware, prescription medicine bottles, motor oil bottles, clothes hangers, furniture, needles & syringes, six-pack holders, snack gags, toys, straws, plexiglass, or pesticides.

Special Instructions

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

Learn more about acceptable curbside recycling materials.

 

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824 Sewage Plant Road, Utica, NY

Hours of Operation:

Monday – Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday: 7:00 am – 2:00 pm

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575 Perimeter Road, Rome, NY

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Monday – Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

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