Reuse Options
The most effective way to reduce waste is to not create it in the first place. Manufacturing new products requires raw materials and energy. As a result, reusing is one of the most effective ways you can conserve natural resources, energy and landfill space.
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 clothing, books, electronics, furniture, household items, crafting supplies and more. Certain organizations will arrange for the pickup of donated items.
The locations below accept items for reuse or recycling. Please contact these locations directly for information about dropping off donations and accepted items.
- Arc Herkimer Goods Store - 105 North Caroline Street, Herkimer
- Renewed & Rescued - 142 North Main Street, Herkimer
- The Salvation Army Thrift Store Ilion - 164 West Main Street, Ilion
- The Salvation Army Thrift Store Rome - 1184 Erie Boulevard West, Rome
- Thread of Life Thrift Store - 130 Oriskany Boulevard, Whitesboro
- Once Upon a Child - 8411 Seneca Turnpike #110, New Hartford
- Mariah's Closet - 4456 Commercial Drive, Suite B, New Hartford
- Thrifty Shopper New Hartford - 49 New Hartford Shopping Plaza, New Hartford
- Thrifty Shopper Rome - 1777 Black River Boulevard North, Rome
- Utica Center for Development - 726 Washington Street, Utica
- New 2 U Thrift Store - 726 Washington Street, Utica
- Second Chance Tools - 717 Court Street, Utica
- The Bird's Nest Vintage Boutique - 102 Eagle Street, Utica
- The Village Basement - 70 Genesee Street, New Hartford
- Plato's Closet - 8411 Seneca Turnpike, New Hartford
- The Queen's Closet & Attic Addicts - 22 Oriskany Boulevard, Yorkville
- The Boutique on Main Street - 105 Main Street, Whitesboro
- Recycling in Style - 8182 Seneca Turnpike, Clinton
- Utica Creative Reuse - 734 Columbia Street, Utica
- Play it Again Sports - 8411 Seneca Turnpike, New Hartford
- Matthew's Place Thrift Store and Food Pantry - 165 Main Street, Boonville
- Connected Purple Flamingo Thrift and Gift - 6506 State Route 5, Westmoreland
- Worth Repeating - 601 Sherrill Road, Sherrill
If your organization would like to be added to the above list, please Contact Us.
Additionally, if you are looking for industrial materials or have industrial materials that can be repurposed, please visit repurposedmaterialsinc.com. This company buys and sells a variety of materials and equipment for repurposing. The Authority also encourages you to visit the Western/Central New York Materials Exchange at mat-ex.org. This website allows users to post and browse listings of items that are available for re-use.