Additional Recyclables
The Recycling and Solid Waste Center (RSWC) is located at 160 Commercial Avenue, and is open Monday through Saturday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. The RSWC has drop-off areas for trash, single stream recyclables, food scraps, and more. Click here for a map of the facility and the RSWC guidelines.
Additional recyclables that are not accepted in curbside recycling bins can be brought to the RSWC. These additional materials are listed below.
The RSWC also hosts household hazardous waste drop off events six times a year.
Drop-off Categories:
- Batteries
- Electronics
- Fats, Oil, and Grease (FOG)
- Fluorescent Light Bulbs and Tubes
- Food Scraps
- Freon
- Plastic Bags and Film
- Propane Tanks
- Rigid Plastics
- Scrap Metal
- Textiles
- Tires
- Yard Waste
Batteries
| What’s Accepted | How to Prepare Material | Limitations |
| • Car Batteries (Lead acid) • Power tool batteries (Ni-cad) • Phone and laptop batteries (Lithium) • Rechargeable AA and AAA batteries (NiMH) • Rechargeable button batteries (common in watches and hearing aids) | If leaking, place in plastic bag with absorbent material. | 10 Lead acid batteries per load. Single use Alkaline batteries can be disposed of as trash. |
Electronics
| What’s Accepted | How to Prepare Material | Limitations |
| • Blenders • Cables from electronic equipment • Cameras • CD and cassette players • Coffee machines • Communication equipment • Computers and computer equipment • Electric heaters • Fire extinguishers • Monitors • Phones and phone systems • Printers, scanners, copiers, and fax machines • Stereos and radios • Test/medical equipment (no medical waste) • TV’s • Vacuums (please empty the dust bag/bin) • VCR’s and DVD players | Remove: Glass blender pitchers Glass coffee pots Businesses or other Non-Residential Sources: Call 273-6632 | Televisions and monitors have associated fees. |
Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG)
| What’s Accepted | How to Prepare Material | Limitations |
| • Liquid animal fats • Vegetable oils • Cooking grease | Bring FOG in a reusable container for pouring into the FOG collector. Cooled FOG can be easily collected at home using a funnel and an empty milk jug. | No motor oils or solids. |
Fluorescent Light Bulbs and Tubes
| What’s Accepted | How to Prepare Material | Limitations |
| • Straight fluorescent tubes • Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL) • U tubes • HID mercury | Place broken bulbs in plastic bag. Businesses or other Non-Residential Sources must schedule an appointment. Call 273-6632. | Residents: Up to nine 6′ and 8′ tubes accepted at one time. If 10 or more, call 273-6632 Non-Residential sources: Quantity limitations & fees apply. Call if you have tubes longer than 4ft. |
Food Scraps
| What’s Accepted | How to Prepare Material | Limitations |
| • All food scraps including fruits, vegetables, grains, meat, bones, and dairy • Paper napkins • Paper towels • Biocompostable liners | • Tell the attendant that you are using the Food Scraps Recycling Dropspot • Empty food scraps into the compost totes at the Food Scraps station • Food scraps may come in biocompostable liners | Users can bring up to 10 gallons per day, per person. |
Freon Units
| What’s Accepted | How to Prepare Material | Limitations |
| • Refrigerators • Freezers • Air conditioners • Dehumidifiers | • Tell the attendant that you are using the Food Scraps Recycling Dropspot • Empty food scraps into the compost totes at the Food Scraps station • Food scraps may come in biocompostable liners | There is a Freon® removal fee per unit, unless proof of removal by a licensed technician is provided. |
Plastic Bags and Film
| What’s Accepted | How to Prepare Material | Limitations |
| • 6-pack rings • Plastic grocery bags (clean and dry) • Plastic retail bags (clean, dry, and string ties removed) • Plastic newspaper bags • Plastic dry-cleaning bags • Plastic wrap from paper products (paper towels, toilet paper, etc) • Plastic wrap from beverage products (water bottles, sports drinks, etc) • Plastic pallet wrap • Plastic air pillows found inside shipping packages (air removed) | Plastic bags and films are also accepted at grocery and retail store locations in New York State. Some items which are not accepted at the RSWC may be accepted at these locations. Visit the NYS DEC website for the list of what is accepted at stores: https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/50042.html |
Propane Tanks
| What’s Accepted | How to Prepare Material | Limitations |
| • Propane Tanks | Tanks do not have to be empty. |
Rigid Plastics
| What’s Accepted | How to Prepare Material | Limitations |
| • Plastic baskets • Plastic buckets (clean) • Plastic garbage cans or recycling carts (wheels and axles removed) • Corroplast campaign signs (metal removed) • Plastic drums & totes (cut in half) • Plastic lawn furniture • Plastic pet carriers (metal removed) • Plastic shelving • Plastic bottles from water coolers | Items must be no larger than a 55 gallon drum. |
Scrap Metal
| What’s Accepted | How to Prepare Material | Limitations |
| • Fence wire • Hub caps & wheel rims, fixtures • Metal appliances – stove, oven, toaster, water heater, dishwasher, washer, dryer • Metal furniture • Metal pots & pans • Microwaves • Paint cans • Pipes • Small engines • Tools • Window and door frames | Dry and Empty: Paint cans Small engine fuel tanks If possible, remove: • Non-metal handles from pots and pans • All upholstery from metal furniture • Small engine fuel tank caps • Unhinge and remove glass doors | No: • Window screens • Containers from hazardous materials |
Textiles
| What’s Accepted | How to Prepare Material | Limitations |
| • Clothing • Coats • Shoes, boots & sneakers • Belts • Purses & bags • Hats • Towels • Linens & pillowcases • Curtains & drapes • Stuffed animals • Blankets and comforters | Items must be clean, dry, and odorless and placed in clear plastic bags. (Clothing with small holes or stains that can be repaired ARE acceptable) | No: • Rags • Fabric scraps • Pillows • Rugs • Household goods |
Tires
| What’s Accepted | How to Prepare Material | Limitations |
| • Passenger car/truck tires | Rims can be left on tires. | There are quantity limits and fees for this material. No: Off-road type tires, such as tractor or heavy equipment tires |
Yard Waste
| What’s Accepted | How to Prepare Material | Limitations |
| • Leaves • Grass clippings • Branches • Brush | Check with your local municipality about yard waste management options. | There are fees for this material. No: • Treated or painted lumber • Glass • Metal • Plastic • Railroad ties • Styrofoam® • Tires |