OHSWA_BrandMark Created with Sketch. Recycle Garbage Compost Household Hazardous Waste Special Programs Business About Contact Facilities News Request Speaker Pay Your Invoice 315-733-1224 Acceptable Material Residential Fee Schedule Household Hazardous Waste Electronics Recycling Program Green Waste & Compost Hours & Locations In order to provide as many environmentally sound recycling and disposal options for residents of Oneida and Herkimer Counties, the Authority has two facilities: EcoDrop Utica and EcoDrop Rome. These facilities were designed to work jointly with a wide range of public and private waste collection systems by providing convenient disposal options for special or one-time waste, while also providing an option for residents who may not be able to subscribe to a specific collection system. Acceptable Material Appliances Auto Batteries Bulky Rigid Plastics Electronics Light Bulbs Books Paint & Chemicals Propane Tanks Scrap Metal Recyclables (Paper, Plastic, Metal, Glass) Tires With and Without Rims Electronics (Computer Equipment, Televisions, Printers) Household Garbage Green Waste Bulky Rigid Plastics (Plastic Lawn Furniture, Clean Plastic Buckets, Plastic Toys, etc.) Garbage/Bulk Items (Furniture, Mattress, Chair, Table) Automobile Batteries, Rechargeable Batteries Scrap Metal (Pots & Pans, Bicycles, etc.) Appliances (Stove, Washing Machine, Dryer) Used Motor Oil, Anti-Freeze Cooking Oil Residential Fee Schedule Recyclables (Paper, Plastic, Metal, Glass) No Charge Food2Energy Organics (Per 35-gallon clear bag) $2.00 Per Ton $40.00 Household Garbage (Per 35-gallon Bag) $2.00 Per Ton $62.00 751 lbs. to 1,000 lbs. $31.00 501 lbs. to 750 lbs. $23.25 251 lbs. to 500 lbs. $15.50 0 lbs. to 250 lbs. $7.75 Construction & Demolition Debris Per Ton $58.00 751 lbs. to 1,000 lbs. $29.00 501 lbs. to 750 lbs. $21.75 251 lbs. to 500 lbs. $14.50 0 lbs. to 250 lbs. $7.25 If garbage/C&D is not bagged or containerized, it must be weighed in and out. Bulk Item(Sofa, Chair, Table) Per Item $5.00 Appliances (Stove, Washing Machine, Dryer) No Charge Appliances with CFCs (Refrigerator, Freezer, Air Conditioner) Per Item $10.00 Tires Up to 20” (Off rim) Per Tire $2.50 Tires Up to 20” (With rim) Per Tire $4.50 Green Waste Drop Off (Bagged or Car Load) No Charge Green Waste Drop Off (Truckload/Trailer) $15.00 Per Ton Automobile Batteries(Paper, Plastic, Metal, Glass) No Charge Empty Propane Tanks/Cylinders (Less than 100 lbs.) No Charge Used Motor Oil, Anti-Freeze No Charge Electronics (Computer Equipment, Televisions, Printers, etc.) No Charge Bulky Rigid Plastics No Charge Please note: All loads must be tarped, a $10 fee will be assessed. Rates are applicable to residents only. Businesses should call the Authority office at 315-733-1224 for rules, regulations, and rates. Cash, Personal Check, and Credit Cards are accepted. (MasterCard, VISA, and Discover only). There is a $25 fee for all returned checks. Household Hazardous Waste Many household products can be potentially harmful to people and the environment. When these products are disposed of improperly, they can become hazardous. The Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority has a special Household Hazardous Waste Collection at its EcoDrop Utica for receiving, sorting, packaging and storing household hazardous waste material. This facility is designed to serve Oneida and Herkimer Counties’ residents and select businesses. There is no charge for residents to drop off household hazardous waste. Household Hazardous waste is accepted April 1st - September 30th. Services for Select Businesses Small quantity hazardous waste generators in Oneida and Herkimer Counties that are considered conditionally-exempt may use the EcoDrop Utica facility. These include small businesses, schools, and farms. Businesses of all sizes can arrange to drop off certain universal wastes such as fluorescent bulbs and batteries. To obtain approval, call the Authority’s Main Office at 315-733-1224. What Types Of Household Hazardous Waste Are Accepted? This facility gives you the opportunity to dispose of many unused, unwanted or outdated products. The following are acceptable materials: ECODROP UTICA ONLY Seasonally Accepted (April - September) Chemistry Sets Cleaning Solvents & Degreasers Cooking Oil & Grease From Deep Fryers* Fertilizers Furniture Stripper Glues/Sealants Herbicides Insecticides & Pesticides (Including those banned, such as DDT and Chlordane) Kerosene Oil-Based & Latex Paints Wood Preservatives Unusable Gasoline (If you cannot deliver in a container that can be discarded, please call ahead to set up an appointment) Sharps* (Syringes and lancets must be placed in puncture-proof plastic container) Rust Preventatives & Removers Pool Chemicals Polishes Photographic Chemicals Paint Thinners Oven Cleaners ECODROP UTICA & ROME Accepted Year-Round Anti-Freeze Automobile & Motorcycle Batteries Electronics & Computer Equipment (Television Sets, VCRs, Fax Machines, Computers, Monitors, Printers, Toner, Ink Cartridges, and other electronics) Empty Propane Tanks/ Cylinders (less than 100 lbs.) Fire Extinguishers Fluorescent Light Bulbs Motor Oil & Oil Filters Rechargeable Batteries *Items Accepted Year-Round Only in Utica. Household alkaline batteries should be placed in your garbage for disposal. Previously, alkaline battery disposal posed an 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 in your garbage. What Products Are Currently Not Accepted? Hardened Paint (This is a garbage item) Explosives Pharmaceutical Wastes (Prescription Drugs, Controlled Substances) Empty Paint Cans (These are garbage items) Empty Containers From Any Waste Ammunition Radioactive Wastes Hazardous Waste Can Be Minimized Learn about the products you use, and about nontoxic or less toxic alternatives. If you must buy potentially hazardous products, purchase only what you need and use them up. Try sharing products to ensure the entire quantity is used. If possible, give leftover paints to a community group. Use only the amounts recommended on the label. Twice as much pesticide won’t kill twice as many pests, but it can cause more problems for the environment. Check containers to see if they have deteriorated. If so, safely dispose of them and the materials before the containers start to leak. Read labels carefully, observe precautions for use and storage, and follow recommendations for disposal. Never bury waste, dump it along the side of the road, or pour it into a drain or storm sewer. Bulk Electronics Electronics Recycling Program Acceptable electronics may be delivered to the Authority’s EcoDrop Utica or EcoDrop Rome facilities year-round, free of charge. Many electronics contain elements such as lead, mercury, and cadmium that are 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. The Authority accepts electronics from businesses, individuals and other generators year-round. 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 or reuse. For more information visit ohswa.org. Businesses and institutions must schedule an appointment prior to delivery by calling 315-733-1224. What Types Of Electronics Can Be Recycled? The Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority gives you the opportunity to dispose of many unused, unwanted, or outdated products. The following are examples of acceptable materials: Answering Machines Computer Keyboards Fax Machines Sewing Machines Battery Chargers Computer Mice Fish Locators Small Kitchen Appliances Calculators Computer Scanners GPS Devices Stereos Camcorders & Video Equipment Computer Speakers Holiday Lights Telephone & Cellular Phones Cash Registers Computer Cords & Cables Printers Television Sets Cassette Tape Players Desktop & Large Floor Copiers Printer & Toner Cartridges Two-Way Radios CD Players DVD, Blu-Ray & VCR Players Paper Shredders Typewriters & Word Processors Computers Electronic Gaming Systems Radios Video & Film Projectors Computer Hardware Electric Fans Record Players Computer Monitors Green Waste Green Waste Compost Residents may deliver green waste and purchase compost at the Authority’s EcoDrop Utica or EcoDrop Rome facilities. Solid waste/recycling laws adopted by Oneida and Herkimer Counties in 1988 require the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority to compost green waste. We urge Oneida and Herkimer County residents to compost, in addition to the recycling programs already in place. Composting organic material is just as important as glass, plastic, metal, and paper recycling. All of these efforts help reduce our reliance on landfills. Composting is nature’s way of recycling and can be done easily at home with backyard compost piles or bins. The Authority also operates a green waste composting facility that produces finished compost for the residents of Oneida and Herkimer Counties. Finished compost is nutrient-rich and fuels plant growth and restores vitality to depleted soil. Finished Compost Available Bulk Compost Pay At Scale House Pay At Scale House In addition to dropping off green waste, residents may purchase Authority compost at both EcoDrop Utica and EcoDrop Rome. The compost is made from green/yard waste only. It makes a great soil amendment for gardens and landscape applications. Compost can be purchased in convenient 45 lb. bags, or in bulk (pick-up truck or trailer required, we load). PURCHASE COMPOST Bags(1.2 cubic feet) $2 per bag 3 bags for $5 Bulk Loads (Pick-up or trailer) Small Load (Up to 2 buckets) $15 Full-Size Load (3 buckets) $20 GREEN WASTE DROP-OFF FEES Bagged or Car Load No Charge Truckload/Trailer $15 per ton EcoDrop Utica 80 Leland Ave Extension Utica, NY 13502 Get Directions Map HOURS OF OPERATION Mon-Fri: 8am-4pm Sat: 7am-2pm Sun: CLOSED EcoDrop Rome 575 Perimeter Rd Rome, NY 13440 Get Directions Map HOURS OF OPERATION Mon-Fri: 8am-4pm Sat: 8am-12pm Sun: CLOSED Keyboard shortcuts Map data ©2021 Google Terms of Use Report a map error OHSWA_BrandMark Created with Sketch. 315-733-1224 Administrative Office 1600 Genesee Street Utica, NY 13502 ohswa@ohswa.org About Contact Facilities News Request Speaker Pay Your Invoice Recycle Garbage Compost Household Hazardous Waste Special Programs Business Resident Hauler School Administrative Office Hours & Locations Recycling Center Hours & Locations Regional Landfill Hours & Locations EcoDrop Utica Hours & Locations EcoDrop Rome Hours & Locations Eastern Transfer Station Hours & Locations Western Transfer Station Hours & Locations Compost Site Hours & Locations Household Hazardous Waste Hours & Locations Stump Disposal Site Hours & Locations Food2Energy Hours & Locations Get Social with The Authority Keep up with the latest from The Authority © Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority Digital by TRAINOR